The Alfriston School Board of Trustees provide strategic leadership and direction through the charter and policy framework, which give direction to guide all school activities and decisions. Leadership involves setting direction, vision and strategy, to ensure that every student achieves their educational potential.
The board takes its accountability for the performance of students and the school seriously and ensures that the school is well managed, well prepared and on track towards achieving its aims, objectives and targets.
The Alfriston School Board and individual trustees are elected to act in an independent, stewardship role, on behalf of those who cannot sit around the board table. The representation role includes effective succession planning, options for governing, and the importance of effective and meaningful community consultation and engagement.
Board elections for a new board will be held in September 2025. If you are interested in becoming a Board member please contact Paul Firth. Further information can be found on the current link. https://www.schoolboardelections.org.nz/becoming-a-board-member/
Alfriston School Board Members:
Paul Firth (Presiding Member) Carla Cook (Principal) Paul Tonkin Arthur Chung Angelina Tavui Claire Galvin (Staff representative)
Parent Election 2025 Dates
Event |
Date |
Select Returning Officer |
Wednesday, 9th July 2025 |
Close Main Roll |
Wednesday, 16th July 2025 |
Call for Nominations by |
Friday, 18th July 2025 |
Close Supplementary Roll |
Monday, 4th August 2025 |
Nominations Close (at 12pm) |
Wednesday, 6th August 2025 |
Voting Papers Issued by |
Wednesday, 13th August 2025 |
Election Day |
Wednesday, 10th September |
Close Poll |
4pm on election day |
Accept Postal Votes |
Monday, 15th September 2025 |
Count Votes |
Tuesday, 16th September 2025 |
Board Takes Office |
Wednesday, 17th September 2025 |