Our School
BOT and Governance
Our school has been working with SchoolDocs to create a website for our policies and procedures. We are excited to announce that the site is now live and available to our school community.
Meet our board of trustees
Stephen Eames
Tumuaki/Principal
Stephen Eames
I am a highly motivated, student-focused educational leader possessing a strong commitment to the development of students and staff. I am continually exploring modern learning practices and looking for ways to increase engagement and raise achievement by implementing 21st-century ideas through a pedagogy-first approach.
I love spending time with my family, mountain biking, and enjoying the outdoors.
Janet Green
Chairperson
Janet Green
I believe that a good Board of Trustees has a clear view of the school’s purpose and values ensure that there is effective accountability management and governance culture and has the ability to act as required to ensure the continued good operation of the school.
Rāroa is a great school that engages with our young people and challenges them to aspire to achieve and I look forward to continuing to work with the school and its community.
Fiona Robinson-Morey
Parent Trustee
Fiona Robinson-Morey
My child is currently thriving at Rāroa. It’s a pleasure to see him truly engaged at school – excited about his classes, willing to try new things, and feeling a strong sense of belonging. That experience has shown me what’s possible when schools support every learner.
I want to give back by supporting our amazing teachers to create safe, inclusive learning environments where all students can succeed. I am honoured to serve on the board and provide governance that helps ensure every child at Rāroa feels seen, supported, and inspired.
Paul Jenkins
Parent Trustee
Paul Jenkins
I first joined the board in 2019, and in the time I have been involved I have been hugely impressed by the learning environment the school provides, and the energy and enthusiasm of the staff.
It is a privilege to use my professional experience in governance, strategy, stakeholder engagement, and risk management to support the continued development of the school, helping it to realise its vision – aspire to achieve.
Krish Amirthalingam
Parent Trustee
Krish Amirthalingam
Originally from Malaysia, I moved to Aotearoa in 1998 and have worked across New Zealand and the US. I bring governance and strategic leadership experience from both my professional role as GM – Strategy & Business Development at PropellWorks and my time on the Board at Cashmere Avenue School.
I’m a Chartered Member of the NZ Institute of Directors and believe strongly in evidence-based decision-making, kaupapa Māori values, and building strong school–community partnerships. I’m committed to helping create a learning environment where every ākonga can thrive, and where our teachers and staff are supported to do their best work.
Katherine Macgregor
Parent Trustee
Katherine Macgregor
I am midway through an Executive MBA at Victoria University of Wellington, which is deepening my capabilities in strategic leadership, financial management, and has a strong emphasis on sustainability. My husband, Dan, is a teacher at Ngaio School so I am aware of the dynamics of the daily operations of a school. I believe in being present and encouraging our kids to engage fully with the world around them. I’m excited about the opportunity to support Rāroa’s leadership and staff, contribute to strategic planning, and help ensure the school continues to be a place where all students feel supported and inspired to thrive.
Aaron Wright
Staff Representative
Aaron Wright
Kia ora, my name is Aaron. I started with Rāroa in 2018, it is a fantastic school and I am humble to be part of such a progressive and successful school. I love teaching this age group. It is a special time in the development of the adolescent brain, which I can help shape to ensure they are successful, life-long long learners. I really love teaching and learning in a collaborative environment. Utilising the skills of others and providing a holistic education is so important in this day in age. I have many different passions with travel, spending time with family and time on the golf course being the top of my list.
Policies and Procedures.
Our school has been working with SchoolDocs to create a website for our policies and procedures. We are excited to announce that the site is now live and available to our school community.
How to log in:
- Go to www.schooldocs.co.nz
- Click Search for your school.
- Start typing the school’s name and then select it from the dropdown list.
Enter the username and password.
- Username: raroa
- Password: aspire
