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School Board

All state and state-integrated schools in New Zealand have a School Board.

The School Board is the Crown entity responsible for the governance and the control of the management of the school. The board is the employer of all staff in the college, is responsible for setting the college’s strategic direction in consultation with parents, staff and students, and ensuring that its college provides a safe environment and quality education for all its students. Boards are also responsible for overseeing the management of personnel, curriculum, property, finance and administration.

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Strategic & Annual Plan
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The last triennial election for the School Board resulted in the election of five parent representatives and one staff representative for the term 2025-2028. The student representative is elected by the student body on an annual basis in September each year to sit on the Board for the following year. The Principal is a full member of the Board. The Board can also co-opt members for specific projects as required.

For more information about the role of the School Board visit the .

Board members welcome you contacting them.
Parent Representatives: Lauren Albrey
Garry Larsen QSM
Ian Marshall
Vonja Young
Michael Pienaar
Staff Representative: Nicola Troughear
Student Representative:
(term is for one year)		 Annalee Killip
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Mrs Karen Brinsden

Principal, Executive Committee

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Mrs Lauren Albrey

Presiding Member

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Mrs Vonja Young

Board Representative

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Mrs Lauren Albrey

Executive Committee, Board Chair

As a Board, we endeavour to provide the best possible environment for our students to learn and achieve their full potential. We also set goals and expectations for our staff and management team; central to this is a theme of continual improvement and of maintaining a safe, forward-thinking learning environment.

The Board in conjunction with the principal and staff also sets the strategic direction for the school and most critically this is done with input from our school community.

At Botany Downs Secondary 含羞草传媒 we are blessed with an exceptional school community. Our students are developing their knowledge and character in a number of academic and co-curricular areas and are often acknowledged nationally and even internationally.

Our school is recognised as one of New Zealand鈥檚 best schools and our aim is to provide each student with the best possible opportunity to benefit from their time at Botany Downs Secondary 含羞草传媒.

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Committee member of
  • Executive (Chair)
  • Financial Governance, Audit and Risk
  • Discipline
  • Health and Safety
  • Personnel

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Mr Ian Marshall (JP)

Board Representative

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Mr Garry Larsen (QSM)

Board Representative

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Mr Michael Pienaar

Board Representative

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Mrs Nicola Troughear

Staff Representative

Annalee Killip

Student Representative, 2025/2026

2026 Board Meeting Dates

Monday 23 February 2026
Monday 23 March 2026
Tuesday 28 April 2026 (after ANZAC Day)
Monday 25 May 2026
Monday 29 June 2026
Monday 27 July 2026
Monday 24 August 2026
Monday 21 September 2026
Tuesday 27 October 2026 (after Labour Weekend)
Monday 23 November 2026

Board Meeting Minutes

School Board Policy Statements

Botany Downs Secondary 含羞草传媒 works with SchoolDocs to provide a website for maintaining, updating, and reviewing our school policies.

SchoolDocs updates policies in response to changes in legislation and Ministry guidelines, reviews/requests from schools, and regular research from the SchoolDocs team.

Our School Board has the opportunity to view changes/additions and comment on them before they are implemented. We will advise you when policies are up for review and how you can take part in the review.

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