Halcombe School is lucky to have two exceptional teams of parents & caregivers
that work hard to provide resources and support the Principal and teachers.
that work hard to provide resources and support the Principal and teachers.
BOard of Trustees (BOT)
Our Board of Trustees
Chairperson: Simon Wishnowsky
Trustees: Rachel Lane, Kristy Staples, Luke Shannon, Scott Linklater
Staff Representative: Dianne Simpson
Principal: Alastair Schaw
Board Secretary: Paula Stace
The Board was elected in 2022 and serves for three years. The next Trustee Elections will be held in Term 3, 2025.
The Board of Trustees has the role of School Governance, with its core focus being raising student achievement and improving the learning outcomes for all students. The Board sets goals for the school via the Charter and Annual Plan, and reports on our progress to the school and wider community through its Annual Report. You can view the latest reports in the Board Documents section of this website.
Chairperson: Simon Wishnowsky
Trustees: Rachel Lane, Kristy Staples, Luke Shannon, Scott Linklater
Staff Representative: Dianne Simpson
Principal: Alastair Schaw
Board Secretary: Paula Stace
The Board was elected in 2022 and serves for three years. The next Trustee Elections will be held in Term 3, 2025.
The Board of Trustees has the role of School Governance, with its core focus being raising student achievement and improving the learning outcomes for all students. The Board sets goals for the school via the Charter and Annual Plan, and reports on our progress to the school and wider community through its Annual Report. You can view the latest reports in the Board Documents section of this website.
The Board meets regularly each term. Meeting details are advised in the newsletter. The agenda and minutes of each meeting are available to view at the school office. Parents are most welcome to attend meetings to observe Board process.
Please contact the Board Chairperson (via the school Office) if there are issues you would like the Board to discuss.
If you want help with a problem, please follow our Concerns or Questions Process for a satisfactory outcome.
Please contact the Board Chairperson (via the school Office) if there are issues you would like the Board to discuss.
If you want help with a problem, please follow our Concerns or Questions Process for a satisfactory outcome.
Parent - Teacher Association (PTA)
Our PTA Executive (confirmed Term 1, 2024)
Chair - Christine Sinclair
Vice - Richard Waugh
Secretary - Amanda Illston
Treasurer - Peter Aitken
Pastoral Care - Bex Lintott and Rhys Staples
Our PTA is very active at Halcombe School and organises a variety of activities to support our school and encourage parent participation. The PTA undertakes fundraising and supports school functions in a variety of ways.
The PTA meets throughout the year - see the School Calendar and the newsletter for meeting dates.
The PTA Executive is confirmed each year at its AGM (usually in Term 1). New PTA members are always welcome and parents/caregivers can attend meetings at any time during the year.
You can contact the PTA via the School Office.
Chair - Christine Sinclair
Vice - Richard Waugh
Secretary - Amanda Illston
Treasurer - Peter Aitken
Pastoral Care - Bex Lintott and Rhys Staples
Our PTA is very active at Halcombe School and organises a variety of activities to support our school and encourage parent participation. The PTA undertakes fundraising and supports school functions in a variety of ways.
The PTA meets throughout the year - see the School Calendar and the newsletter for meeting dates.
The PTA Executive is confirmed each year at its AGM (usually in Term 1). New PTA members are always welcome and parents/caregivers can attend meetings at any time during the year.
You can contact the PTA via the School Office.
“Friends of the PTA”
We have a “Friends of the PTA” group of parents that we can call on for extra help. This might involve providing afternoon tea for a school event, helping with classroom tasks, providing support for families in need, or collecting things from town. Please come join us! Contact the Office for details. We’d love to know that we can call on you.
We have a “Friends of the PTA” group of parents that we can call on for extra help. This might involve providing afternoon tea for a school event, helping with classroom tasks, providing support for families in need, or collecting things from town. Please come join us! Contact the Office for details. We’d love to know that we can call on you.
