Elected & appointed governance board
Experienced board of trustees plot school’s direction
Our Board of Trustees add experienced guidance:
The Sacred Heart Board of Trustees is responsible for the governance of our school.
Its members are either elected by our parent community for three years, or appointed by our Proprietor, Bishop Michael Gielen of the Diocese of Christchurch.
The Board creates policies and procedures to ensure the safe and smooth running of the school. The Board also develops and maintains an Annual Plan and a Strategic Plan to give direction to where the school is going over the coming year and into the future.
These plans are created after consultation with our whole school community and are reviewed regularly.
If you would like more information about our Board, please email our chairperson Mary Strachan at bot@sacredhearttim.school.nz
Current Board of Trustee Members 2026
- Mary Strachan - Elected (Chairperson)
- Rebecca Saena - Elected
- Ben McCambridge - Elected
- Naomi Crawford - Elected
- Nyssa Willcocks - Proprietor’s Rep
- Alana Dawson - Proprietor's Rep
- David Armstrong - Principal
- Amanda Henderson - Staff Representative
School Community Group (SCG) - Fundraising committee
Welcome to the Sacred Heart School Community.
At Sacred Heart School, our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be a supportive, inclusive, and faith-filled environment where students, families, and staff come together to nurture not only learning, but strong relationships and shared values.
Our community group plays a vital role in strengthening the connection between home and school. We work collaboratively to support our children’s education, organise events, and create opportunities for families to connect, contribute, and feel a true sense of belonging.
Guided by our Catholic values, we encourage kindness, respect, and service to others. Whether it’s through fundraising, school events, or simply lending a helping hand, every member of our community helps make Sacred Heart a special place to grow and learn.
We warmly welcome all families to get involved—your presence, ideas, and support make a meaningful difference.
Follow us on our Facebook page (insert link) or send us an email. If you would rather speak in person please contact the school and someone will be in touch with you.
SCG Meetings
Meetings are held twice a Term. These are usually held at the school so that if you need to bring children then you are able to do so. From time to time the location is changed.
Wanting to help out but can't make it to the meetings? Add your name to our 'Friends of the SCG' List. Email scg@sacredhearttim.school.nz We are always looking for an extra pair of hands for different events for example the school disco and the lunch time bbq.
2026 Office Bearers
- Rachael O'Reilly - (Chairperson)
- Emma Simpson - (Secretary)
- Claire Hand - (Treasurer)
Transparency & accountability reassuring for parents
My wife went to Sacred Heart when she was a child, and has some warm and wonderful memories of the school. For me I have been delighted to find such an open environment for interaction between the parents and the teachers, senior staff, and the board. This has instilled a lot of faith through transparency and accessibility.
Of course it’s fantastic and fascinating to watch them achieve the milestones around the curriculum - who doesn’t get a buzz out of seeing those jumps in reading, writing, and being to analyse the works around them. But the surprise for me was that a good amount of time is also spent on allowing their characters to grow whilst offering them positive guidance. I love this well rounded approach.
Steve Jones - current or past parent of a child at Sacred Heart School
