Board Of Trustees 2023

The members of the combined Halswell Residential College and Westbridge Residential School Board of Trustees represent a wide cross section of the community and are dedicated to ensuring the Student Achievement Objectives of the Schools. They encourage the active participation of the parents and caregivers of students in our School and extend a warm welcome to you and your child as part of our School community.

The combined Board of Trustees is appointed by the Minister of Education to govern the Schools in accordance with the principles of our Schools Charter. The staff of Westbridge and Halswell elect one member. The Principals of Halswell and Westbridge are also members of the Board.

Board Members 2023: David Ivory (Presiding Member), Dave Bagwell (Principal, Westbridge), Janine Harrington (Principal, Halswell), Moses Faleolo (Ministry appointed), Lorraine Taogaga (Ministry appointed), Jonathan Kaho (Ministry appointed), Joseph Tyro (Ministry appointed), Reuben Aita-Ilaoa (Staff Representative – Westbridge), Jon Purdue (Staff Representative – Halswell), Anne Askey (Board Secretary).

Board of Trustees Q&A

How do I contact the Board of Trustees?
If you wish to contact any member of the Board of Trustees, please telephone the Board Secretary for details (03) 339 7801.

I’d like to read the Board meeting minutes, where can I get these?
If you would like to do this, please contact the School office at secretary@westbridge.school.nz, or contact the Board Secretary.