2019 Common Election results

My name is Trish Baird, and i currently have 2 children at St Bernadette's Lachlan (Year 8) and Elliot (Year 1). My twins (Harry and Andy) are due to start mid next year. I have recently finished treatment for breast cancer, and now have the time and energy to give something back to the school community. I am keen to work on the Board of Trustees as I believe the work they do is key to us having a great school, well equipped with good support for our staff. I understand many of the challenge’s families face in our school community being a working parent, and want to work together to get the best for our children. I also have been a solo parent for many years, so respect that we need to support the many different family make ups that we have in our community. I am currently the IT operations manager at Environment Canterbury where I have worked for over 7 years. My IT knowledge and contacts can be helpful in many situations. I have a masters degree in Economics, and more recently have completed a lot of training in leadership. I value the importance of good governance to create successful outcomes. Through my work I have gathered skills in communications and engagement, and developed strategy for my team and the IT section. I am responsible for a large budget and spend that carefully to maximise the benefits to the ratepayer. My team has ten members, and I work with them to develop their skills, similarly to what is required of the BOT. Keeping our students and staff safe is important to me, both physically and emotionally. There are many wonderful initiatives, particularly in Canterbury to support us achieve this. Personally I value integrity, honesty and kindness as my core values, and seek to act in a way that reflects this and models it to my children. I would care for all children in the school, but also our greater Catholic dioscese and community. As my oldest child graduates from the school, my understanding of the school has increased. Now, as my younger 3 join I am keen to help develop and build on the work that has already been done. St Bernadette’s is a wonderful school and it would be a privilege to help. Thanks for your consideration

Carrie-Anne Freeman
Elected

Carrie-Anne is an experienced Marketing and Relationship Professional. She is working in the Education Sector for Network 4 Learning - a State Owned Enterprise tasked with delivering a digital future to our younger generation.

As a dedicated Mum balancing career with family, you will find Carrie-Anne at ski fields or athletic tracks around Canterbury at weekends supporting her son with his sporting endeavors.

With extensive Marketing and Events experience, Carrie-Anne has also found time to assist both local and national charities - such as Coastguard New Zealand and Cholmondeley Children's Home. She enjoys genuine engagement with a diverse cross-section of NZ Society, as well as the challenge of leading people while applying practical solutions to problems that groups and individuals face.

As a person naturally driven to action to achieve a result, Carrie-Anne prefers being productively busy as a normal state. She has a strong set of base skills, but more importantly, the right attitude to make a difference in what she takes on.

in the case of St Bernadette's. School, Ultimately, it's doing it for the Kids!

Sammy-Joe Iosefa
Elected

St Bernadette’s School (Hornby) School profile number: 3521

My name is Sammy-Joe Iosefa and I am standing for St Bernadette’s school Board – Tena koutou, Talofa lava and warmest greetings. I’m a parent of Kingston Iosefa currently in year 3 and also Cory Iosefa who is a new entrant. I am a strong supporter of the school, and proud to be part of the parent community. I truly believe St Bernadette’s is an excellent school where children are rooted in great values. The positive attitude that comes with C.E.R.R values is a fantastic foundation for children to build character and future superstars! Over the past 3 years I have helped on and off as a Breakfast club parent helper. Breakfast club happens every Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8am to 8.30am. It has been a true honor to serve St Bernadette’s children through breakfast club and more importantly I have enjoyed being another support person that the children feel confident and comfortable to be around. My favorite duty is sending them off with “ Have a great day at school!” the smiles I receive in return are priceless! My professional background includes serving in Kids ministry for 3 years at Equippers church Christchurch. This has given me a great understanding of how we as adults can guide and help children nurture their own relationship with God. As a pasifika parent and former student of St Bernadettes, I’d bring a fresh perspective to the Board of Trustees. I can offer valuable support and skills to our school board to translate our aspirations into real success for pasifika students and their families. As I also have children who attend the school I’d like to be apart of building a strong sense of culture and community. If elected I will be a strong voice for all student success. I’m open, honest, passionate and invested in supporting our children, the staff and the school community. I look forward to being a parent representative and working with an effective board that will seek too ensure the best interests of each and every child. Thank you for considering my application for your Board of Trustees Representative.

James Stuart Murray
Elected

I am a parent with a son currently in room 3 at St Bernadette's school. I am also a senior lecturer at the Ara Institute of Canterbury business school. At Ara I mainly teach accounting and finance and I hope to use my knowledge of this in my role as trustee, if elected,

My name is Maureen Prince and I am standing for the St Bernadette's School Board. I am married with five children and our family is part of St Bernadette's Parish in Hornby. My Children have all attended St Bernadette's School starting in 2007, with our youngest child currently in year 4. I have been a parent representative of the St Bernadette's Board of Trustees since 2013. I believe St Bernadette's is a great wee Catholic school. We have a wonderful staff who enable our students to realise and gain their potential in all aspects of their education and I am pleased to have been part of the governance team that has helped to achieve what we have for our students, staff and school community. If elected to the board I will continue to try my best to ensure our school is providing the greatest service to our students in terms of their overall education and to our wider community in they way we express and live our Catholic character.