Introducing our Board of Trustees

The following parents were elected onto the Pillans Point School Board of Trustees in May 2010.


Bryce Lawrence – Chairperson

It gives me great pleasure to lead the Pillans Point School Board of Trustees (BOT). The current Board has an outstanding mix of people and skill sets, from legal to building, from finance to public relations to education – the school community is extremely well served by a group of skilled professional people who see their role as a voluntary  way to  ‘give back to the school community’.

We have had one daughter move through Pillans Point and move onto Otumoetai Intermediate and currently have another daughter attending school. My wife Clare and I have been thrilled with the education and care they have received.

I have a background in education and have taught 5yr olds through to intermediate age pupils. I have also been a school principal. I am passionate about NZ children having great access to a great education.

My role as Chairperson is to oversee the strategic direction of the school, manage the performance of the school leaders and to support the whole staff/community. I meet regularly with the school principal, chair meetings, assist fellow BOT members with their roles where needed, and represent the BOT/school at events when required. From time-to-time I am away overseas with rugby refereeing commitments and during these periods Kathryn Lellman, the BOT’s deputy chairperson, takes over my role.

I am delighted to support the school and welcome any new or current parents to contact me on bryce.lawrence@nzrugby.co.nz  if they’d like more information about the great things that happen at Pillans Point School.



Kathryn Lellman – Deputy Chair

This is my second term on the Board of Trustees. I am the Deputy Chair and am responsible for legal issues for the Board.

My Husband Fraser and I have 2 children; Ellen has been right through Pillans Point School and is now in Year 8. Fergus is in Year 5. They have both had lots of great opportunities at the school. Fraser also went to Pillans Point School – a long time ago now!

I am a partner in my own law firm and have a busy family law practice.

I value the opportunity to be a part of the Pillans Point School community and to support the excellent work done by our staff so that Pillans Point children can have the best education available and become lifelong learners.

Contact details: k.lellman@rhjl.co.nz



Stu Graham – Treasurer

I joined the Pillans Point Board of Trustees in June 2009 and currently hold the position of Treasurer. 

I have a son in Year 4, Room 6.

I work at the Tauranga Police Station as a Shift Senior Sergeant.



Wayne Hunter - Secretary

My name is Wayne Hunter and this is my third term on the Pillans Point School Board.  I am currently the Secretary. 

I have four children, who have all attended this great school and now I am left with only one here at Pillans Point.

I am a Police Sergeant stationed at Tauranga South and have been employed in the Police for some 34 years. 

From my time on the Board I have seen many changes to our school, all for the better for both the children and the community as a whole and I know we have some exciting times ahead.

Brian Dillon - Property

 I was elected to the board in May 2010 and have responsibility for overseeing the property management of the school.

I have three children; the eldest is at intermediate after completing six years at Pillans, whilst the other two are still at Pillans - a son in Year 4 and a daughter in Year 3.

 I am Programme Manager for Carpentry at the Bay of Plenty Polytechnic, having previously worked as a self employed builder and soldier.

Tina Jones – Communication/Liaison/PR

My name is Tina Jones and I am responsible for communication, liaison and PR for the Pillans Point School Board of Trustees.

I have a daughter currently in Year 4 and a son who will be starting school in 2012. Pillans Point School is an important part of our life and will be for a long time to come, which is why I am delighted to contribute to our school via my involvement on the Board.

I work at Urban Lounge Interiors in the area of Interior Design and Marketing and have a strong background in design, advertising, marketing, training/coaching and corporate development.
 


Trudy Pound – Staff Representative

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My name is Trudy Pound and I am the staff representative on the Board of Trustees. 

I am originally from Auckland but moved with my family to the sunny Bay of Plenty in 1997 where I have been teaching at Pillans Point School ever since.  I teach a Year Two class, Reading Recovery and I am the senior teacher for our Tui syndicate.