Our Board

The Hastings Christian School Board serves as the governing body responsible for the overall strategic direction and performance of the school. 

The Board is made up of four elected parent representatives, three Proprietors representatives, a member of staff and the principal.

The principal manages the day-to-day operations and teaching staff and the board focuses on governance (the “big picture”), setting the school’s vision, approving policies, and ensuring every student has the opportunity to reach their highest potential in a safe, inclusive environment.

Governance of a school includes things such as:

• setting the strategic direction and targets for the school/kura
• planning towards and reporting on achieving those targets
• curriculum management
• financial and property management
• school policies 
• health and safety
• employment of staff at the school/kura

Our board is made up as follows:

Eric Meinsma (presiding member) – Proprietor representative

Greg Millard (vice) – Parent representative

Kelly Fenwick – Parent representative

Jay van Maanen – Parent representative

Elke Haakma – Parent representative

Ilse Heeringa – Proprietor representative

Bernard Donk – Proprietor representative

Gavin Clark – Principal

Raphelle Andrews – Staff representative

Anita Nieuwland – Secretary

Board Email:  board@hcs.school.nz