Greetings from the Board of Trustees of St Mary's College.
Our mission: the Mercy tradition of love in action
St Mary's College mission is to provide a Catholic education in the Mercy tradition of love in action, and to prepare students for their role as Christian women in a changing world. The Board of Trustees, as the College's governing body, is committed to promoting the Mercy values of social justice, compassion for others, and the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of school life.
An effective learning environment
We are responsible to the Government and to our school community for ensuring that St Mary's College provides a safe, healthy, and effective learning environment. We have high expectations for all of our students. We endeavour to provide a learning environment which reflects our country's cultural diversity and recognises the unique position of Tangata Whenua. We teach and encourage our students to care for the environment.
Representative of the school community
The members of the Board listed below reflect the makeup of our school community – senior management, staff, students, parents and caregivers, past pupils, and the Sisters of Mercy who own the school.
Subcommittees meet regularly
The Board also operates several subcommittees – Finance, Property, Special Character, Policies, Charter, Personnel, Appointments, Health and Safety – that meet regularly to deal with issues that come within their specific focus. They report to the full Board.
Bring your ideas and feedback
The Board meets once a month. All parents, caregivers and visitors are most welcome. We value ideas, input, feedback, and welcome suggestions, comments, or questions. You may contact the Board by writing to the Chairperson at the school address:
St Mary's College
P.O. Box 47003
Ponsonby, Auckland 1144
(Back Row - Mrs Katie John, Mr Michael Kwok, Mr Patrick Ryan, Mr Arjen van Helsdingen, Mr David Piper, Mr Roly Smoldon, Mrs Fa'aulu Tomuli Liuliu-Afoa)
(Front Row - Miss Franchesca Evangelista, Mrs Bernadette Stockman (Principal), Mr Craig Brownie (Chairman), Ms Rachel Devine Muir, Dr Jo Williams)
(Absent - Mrs Elizabeth Vesty)
Our Board of Trustees for 2019 are:
| Mr Craig Brownie | Chairman and Parent Trustee |
| Ms Rachel Devine Muir | Parent Trustee |
| Mr Arjen van Helsdingen | Proprietor's Trustee |
| Mrs Katie John | Staff Trustee |
| Mr David Piper | Parent Trustee |
| Mr Michael Kwok | Parent Trustee |
| Mr Roly Smoldon | Proprietor's Trustee |
| Mrs Bernadette Stockman | Principal & Trustee |
| Mrs Fa'aulu Tomuli Liiuliu-Afoa | Parent Trustee |
| Mrs Elizabeth Vesty | Parent Trustee & Deputy Chair |
| Dr Jo Williams | Proprietor's Trustee |
| Miss Franchesca Evangelista | Student Trustee |
| Mrs Suey Bignall | Secretary |
2019 Meeting Dates:
Meeting dates for 2019 will be posted here shortly.