School Board 

Presiding Member Introduction

Kia ora, my name is Aimee. I am Stratford born and raised.

I's a local business owner, a committee member at Avon Kindergarten and the Presiding Member of the Avon School Board. As a mum of 3: Jack, year 9 who attends Stratford High School, Jasper, year 7 who is at Avon School and Bella, 4 years old at Avon Kindergarten, starting at Avon School in January 2024. 

With having one child at Avon School and another about to start, I have a strong and ongoing interest in our kura. I want to ensure it delivers the best possible education outcomes and be an amazing learning environment for all tamariki. 

I joined the board mid 2022 and am passionate about making sure the Board heads in a positive direction with the right skills, resources and knowledge so that our tamariki and their whānau can have opportunities to thrive. 

As a Board, we support our principal to enable all tamariki have equitable opportunities in learning. We work hard for our whānau to form strong connections with the school. I am proud to be working along side a great bunch of wonderful people. I can’t wait to learn more from our community  and continue to grow our kura.

Ngā mihi nui, 

Aimee

Tēnā koutou, my name is Hayley. I have come on board to help the already hard working board members and staff continue to grow Te Kura O Ōtākaro, Avon Primary School. 

I believe all ākonga in Aotearoa, New Zealand should have access to great education and no one in our Stratford community should miss out on an amazing primary school experience.  I bring to the role previous board experience having been on the Stratford Primary School Board. 

I look forward to being part of the exciting future of Avon Primary School and helping all our ākonga reach for the STARS.  

Ngā mihi nui, 

Haylee

My name is Erin and I have three children who are currently attending Avon School. I am originally from South Africa. 

New Zealand has been my home for the past 17 years. I am pleased to be a member of the board and hope to bring about new connections between the whānau,  our school and the board. 

I will strive to always seek what is best for our tamariki and whānau. I will strive to work in honesty, good faith and communication alongside you all. 

Ngā mihi nui, 

Erin

Hi, my name is Jessie-lee. 

I am a mother of 4 beautiful children 2 of which attend Avon School Lochlan and 

Cosima-lee. 

I am 30 years young and now have had the privilege to be able to be a part of my children's wonderful school community as a board member. 

I hope to bring knowledge and support in any way I can to the Board.

Ngā mihi nui, 

Jessie-Lee

Kia ora, I'm Michelle. 

I am the staff representative on the board. I joined the team last year as I am a Teacher Aide and had the desire to support this school in being on the board.

I have been a parent rep when my tamariki were at school, and know the importance of a strong support board.

I also am a business owner with my husband Graham (GJS Plumbing and Drainage) and am part of the Stratford Speedway Community and therefore bring a wealth of further contacts for our kura.  

Ngā mihi nui, 

Michelle