School Board

School Board elections are held every 18 months. The board meet each month at 6.30 pm in the boardroom.

Meetings are open to members of the school community. Board meeting dates for the current year are listed below. Please note, that dates may change. For confirmation please phone the school office.

For any comments or questions you may have for the Board, please make contact at board@somint.school.nz

Meet the Board

  • Darren Powell

    Presiding Member, Parent Representative

  • Yolande Franke

    Principal

  • Tina McKenzie

    Staff Representative

  • Kim Fox

    Parent Representative

  • Michael Pienaar

    Parent Representative

  • Henare Clarke

    Parent Representative

  • Ali Dahche

    Parent Representative

  • Kate Dowling-Hine

    Parent Representative

Board Meeting Dates 2025

  • Wednesday 26 February

  • Wednesday 26 March

  • Wednesday 7 May

  • Wednesday 28 May

  • Wednesday 25 June

  • Wednesday 30 July

  • Wednesday 27 August

  • Wednesday 17 September

  • Wednesday 29 October

  • Wednesday 26 November

  • December (TBC)

Minutes of Board meetings can be requested by contacting the school office.

Health Community Consultation Survey 2023

Community Consultation Survey

Annual Report

Capital Works Development Options

The Board maintains a plan of current and potential projects to enhance the school for students, staff and community. Projects are funded by locally raised money and will be undertaken over the next three years. Some of the proposed projects have large costs associated with them and others will be on a smaller scale. Priorities will be reassessed from time to time in the light of changing school needs.

  • The Board is exploring a canopy for the Astroturf and are creating an outdoor area in the courtyard of the prefabs, in front of Rooms 27 - 35.

MoE Project

Currently the Ministry of Education is delivering the weathertightness project of the main block at the school. This project started mid 2024 and is expected to be completed by mid 2026.

ERO Review

Excerpt from latest ERO report:

The experienced board provides capable governance. Committed trustees have a strong focus on students’ holistic development and the wellbeing of staff and students. Trustees make considered decisions based on comprehensive reporting about student achievement and curriculum initiatives.

Key strengths of the school

  • highly effective leadership that promotes students’ learning and wellbeing

  • a relevant and responsive curriculum that engages students and ignites their passions

  • continuous improvement that is deliberate and future focused

  • an inclusive school culture that values collaboration, respect and innovation.