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The Board is a Crown entity and is responsible for the governance of our school. We are parents and teachers of students in the school and our primary focus is on the ongoing improvement of student’s progress and achievement, within an environment that provides inclusive education.
We have overall responsibility for the school including legal obligations, proper management of the school finances, reporting to the ministry and school community and setting the school's strategic direction.
As a Board, our aim is to provide timely information and updates to the wider school community. We hold monthly meetings which we will announce via the school newsletter, skool loop and the school calendar. We welcome all members of the public to attend our meetings. Please refer to the Guidelines to Attending Board Meetings at this link before attending.
If you would like more information a great resource for parents is the Parents’ guide to the role of the Board of Trustees provided by the NZSTA.
To make contact with the Board please email the Board Chair at rebeccabot@hvschool.co.nz
Board Meetings - Agenda & Minutes
Board Meetings - Agenda & Minutes
Board Newsletters
Board Newsletters
Rebecca Fox - Presiding Member (Chair)
Ko Mauao te maungaKo Tauranga te moanaNō Ngāi te Rangi ahauKo Rebecca taku ingoaNo reira tena kotou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoaAs Presiding Member of the Board, I feel incredibly privileged to serve our Henderson Valley School community. I am also a proud HVS mum, my son finished his time here last year, and although he has moved on to his next chapter, our connection to this special kura remains strong.
With over 20 years’ experience in administration and operational leadership, I bring a practical, steady approach to governance, financial oversight, and strategic planning. I care deeply about ensuring our school is well supported, well led, and always focused on what matters most, our tamariki.
I am committed to Te Ao Māori and to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the partnership we share with whānau and our wider community. It is a privilege to work alongside a dedicated Board and leadership team to help create a safe, inclusive and forward-focused environment where every child can thrive.
Mauri oraRebecca Fox
Email: rebeccabot@hvschool.co.nz
Candice de Villiers - Elected Member
Ko Maungawhau te maunga e rū nei tāku ngākau.Ko Piha te tātahi e mahea nei āku māharahara.Nō Awherika ki te Tonga me Rōtihia me Ingarangi me Tiamana ōku tīpuna.I tae mai au ki Aotearoa i te tau 1997.Ko Candice de Villiers tōku ingoa.I tipu ake au ki Awherika ki te Tonga me Kuwait me Te Whanganui-a-Tara.E noho ana au ki Swanson ināianei.Nō reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tātou katoa.I’m proud to serve on the Henderson Valley School Board. My partner and I have three tamariki at Henderson Valley School. Together, with our golden retriever Albie, we have called Swanson home for five and a half years.
Our whānau spent eight years actively involved in Playcentre, an experience that profoundly shaped my belief in the power of connected communities to nurture, support and champion the wellbeing and learning of our tamariki.
I bring 20 years of experience in performing arts administration, marketing and organisational leadership. I have worked with national arts organisations, leading communications, marketing, stakeholder engagement, large-scale event delivery, and strategic planning.
I believe strongly in equity, inclusion and ensuring every ākonga has the support, safety and opportunity they need to succeed. Good governance plays a crucial role in enabling that vision.
I am a creative at heart. I love crafting, community connection, and the performing arts — passions that continually remind me of the power of creativity, confidence and belonging in young people’s lives.
It is a privilege to serve our kura and contribute to its future direction.
Nicole Marshall - Elected Member
Jasmine Cottrell - Elected Member
Olivia Gibbs - Staff Representative
Tēnā koutou katoaNō Kōtirani me Ingarani aku tūpunaI whānau ahau, I tupu hoki ahaui Tāmaki Makaurau
Ko Ryan taku tane
Ko Liam rātou, ko Regan, ko Kian aku tama
Kei te kura o Henderson Valley ahau e mahi ana
He kaiako toi whakaari ahau
Ko Olivia tāku ingoaI’ve been lucky enough to work at Henderson Valley School since 2009, and this year marks my 25th year in the teaching profession. HVS holds a very special place in my heart, not only because I’ve been here for so long, but also because all three of my sons have attended the school. This personal connection makes my role here all the more meaningful, as I’ve had the privilege of experiencing this school both as a teacher and as a parent.I started my journey at HVS as a Year 5 and 6 classroom teacher, and also took on the role of Teacher in Charge of IT. Over the years, as my family grew, my role evolved, giving me the chance to contribute in different ways. Today, I’m grateful to be delivering the Performing Arts programme, which allows me to combine my love for creativity with my passion for student engagement and confidence-building.As Staff Representative on the Board of Trustees, I believe in open communication and collaboration, and I’m dedicated to working together to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students and the wider school community.I truly love working at Henderson Valley School and feel incredibly fortunate to be part of such an amazing little community.
Briar Hulse - Co-opted Member
Mark Hellier - Co-opted Member
Kia ora, I’m Mark. My wife and I have 2 children. Reid a Yr 4 student, and Piper who is in Yr 2. We’ve lived in the valley for 10 years. We love living in the Valley – the mix of bush and rural living on the edge of suburban Auckland makes it a very special place. I feel that we have a special opportunity with Henderson Valley School to reflect its location and the community it sits in. Professionally, I am an experienced business leader, owner and board member. I have started and grown three successful businesses in the technology sector, two which have gone on to IPO and international acquisition, and another that continues to serve the large landowners and regional government of New Zealand. My current role is focused on leadership and product design. I am pragmatic in my approach to solution finding and am able to quickly get to the heart of complex challenges. I have had the privilege of serving on the board of trustees for the last term. I’m really pleased with the property development completed in the first part of the tenure, and really proud of the work we’ve done on the ’21-’23 Strategic plan. It puts us in a great place to provide clear governance moving into the next board term. I’m really enjoying helping to ensure the children of our community have the most enriching learning experiences and best educational outcomes that we can give them.
Janet Moyle - Principal
Tēnā koutou katoaNgā mihi nui kia koutouNō Ingarani me Kōtirana aku tūpunaI whānau mai au i, ā, i pakeke ake au i Taupō-nui-a-tiaKei Tamaki Makaurau ahau e noho anaKei Maungawhau taku kaingaKo Allan taku taneKo Antonia rāua ko Georgia aku tamāhineKei te kura o Henderson Valley ahau e mahi anaHe tumuaki ahauKo Janet Moyle tāku ingoaI am the proud principal of Henderson Valley School, having been in this role since 2016. I love being part of this wonderful caring school community - we have truly amazing ākonga/students; a dedicated, positive and hard-working kaimahi/staff; and super supportive whānau/families. I have been in education for over 30 years, in both teaching and leadership roles, and really enjoy creating opportunities for and supporting both students and staff to develop as lifelong learners. He waka eke noa ~ We are all in this together.Email: janetm@hvschool.co.nz
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