Welcome to Goodwood School. We are proud of our school and are focused on empowering our children to become curious, connected and caring lifelong explorers who will make a difference.
As the Board it is our role to support the Goodwood leadership team to create an environment where our explorers can excel while ensuring that we have a culture built around sustainability and inclusiveness.
Goodwood board can be contacted at: bot@goodwood.school.nz
Goodwood School Board
All of New Zealand's state and state-integrated schools have a board. The board is responsible for showing leadership and taking a strategic view of Goodwood’s educational programme. It is accountable for ensuring that Goodwood is run in the best interests of our explorers, staff and community through monitoring the schools performance and engaging with the community as needed.
The principal is the board’s “chief executive” and has complete discretion to manage the day-to-day administration of the school as they think fit, so long as it complies with the board’s policy decisions.
Who is on the Goodwood School Board?
At Goodwood School, our Board is made up of:
The principal of the school
One elected staff representative
Five parent elected board members
Co-opted board members (as needed)
Board members are elected by the parent community and staff members. Elections for both staff and parent elected trustees are held every three years.
Board Meetings
The Board meets roughly once a month between February and December, see school calendar for details. Meetings are open to the public, however they are not public meetings where everyone has the right to speak. Speaking rights can be granted in advance by the Board Chair. In some instances, parts of Board meetings are closed to the public when the Board is discussing confidential matters.
Katherine Rogers - Board Presiding Member Kia Ora e te whānau, I am delighted to be part of the Goodwood board. I take a balanced, community-focussed approach to decision-making, valuing diverse perspectives and recognising that most issues are nuanced rather than clear cut. With a professional background that has given me insight into the complexities and challenges faced in sectors similar to education, I bring discretion, tact and thoughtful discussion to board discussions. I have two explorers who currently attend Goodwood. My family and I live locally and enjoy rural living, cycling, gym and all the wonderful events Cambridge has to offer. | |
Rebecca Beattie: Board Secretary Kia ora, I’ve been a proud Goodwood School parent since 2022, with two children currently enrolled and a third yet to join. From the moment we arrived, we were immediately impressed by the warm welcome, outstanding facilities, and the dedication of the teaching team. It’s a privilege to now serve on the Board and contribute to this thriving school community. I look forward to supporting and continuing the excellent work laid down by previous boards and staff, ensuring Goodwood remains a place where tamariki can flourish. | |
Will Rendell: Treasurer I’m proud to be joining the Board of Trustees and look forward to continuing the great work of past members and supporting the dedicated staff who make Goodwood such an incredible place for explorers to learn and thrive. My family moved to Cambridge in 2019 and we’ve loved becoming part of this community. I have two explorers at Goodwood, one in Year 1 and another in Year 4. My background is in institutional and structured finance, and I also own a small local business. These experiences have given me a practical and balanced perspective that I hope will contribute positively to the board. | |
Douglas McCauly Hi there. It is humbling to be granted the privilege of being a parent representative on the school board through votes from my fellow parents. I am excited to be contributing to reconfirm the great environment and structure that Goodwood school already has and ensuring it continues for everyone one involved, particularly all the wonderful explorers. I bring a wide range of specialist skills to the table, combined with a passion for positive outcomes. I have had an extensive career in risk management, international security and project leadership and management. I look forward to connecting with many of you and doing everything I can to fulfil a safe, happy and sustainable place of great learning for all our children. | |
| Georgia Lawrence Kia ora koutou. I am a parent representative on the Board and our family has one explorer at Goodwood and one who can’t wait to join in a few years. Our experience of Goodwood continues to live up to and surpass its excellent reputation. My professional background is as a commercial lawyer in-house at a large New Zealand company. It is a privilege to be part of the current Board and I look forward to collaborating with the team in the coming years to help continue the school’s reputation for excellence and empowerment, to support the fantastic teachers and staff, and enabling all explorers to thrive. | |
David Graham: Principal Tēnā Koutou Katoa I have been the principal of Goodwood School since 2015, prior to this I have been the principal of schools in Auckland, the King Country and the Waikato. Goodwood is fortunate to have a dedicated and capable board who support the work of an outstanding teaching and support team. Our school has a proud tradition of excellence, innovation and care, empowering life-long explorers who make a difference. We work and learn in a beautiful and well resourced campus at the heart of a supportive community. When I am not at school I can often be found cycling around our amazing region |
Annual Report - 2024