School Board

All New Zealand state and state integrated schools have a School Board. The Board are the Crown entity responsible for the governance of the school. Our Board sets the strategic direction for the school and manages this through their policies. These policies ensure a safe environment that provides quality education for all the students.

Board Members

Craig Conlan

I joined the Ardgowan School Board in 2019 and together with my wife Metty, have three children who are (or have been) Ardgowan kids.

I work locally for Network Waitaki managing the long-term planning of the business and am also a keen musician.
Ardgowan is a wonderful school to be involved with, and I particularly love the perfect balance of being a town school with a rural feel.

Aaron Gosney

To be added.

Jess Devlin

To be added

Sarah Sutton - Staff Representative

Kia ora,
I joined the Ardgowan Teaching team in 2022 and became a part of the Board of Trustees near the end of 2022. I love being a member of our school and the BOT as it is a friendly environment where we work as a team to get the best results for our tamariki.
Please contact me if there is anything I can do for you.

Rouvierre Hattingh

To be added

Suzy Oakes

Kia ora,
I joined the board at the end of 2023 as one of the new members. My husband Nathan and I are parents to two children, one currently attending Ardgowan School. The amazing sense of community drew our family in. Since then, we have enjoyed participating in various events and activities the school has offered. Previously, I worked as a Teacher Aide and loved getting to know, understand, and work alongside children. I am currently employed at the Oamaru Hospital as a Registered Nurse, and love every aspect of my job. I look forward to seeing many of you at Ardgowan School and future school events alongside our tamariki.

Policies and Charter

(Back to Top)

Please click below to view the policies and charter.

Board Minutes

(Back to Top)

Please click below to view the board minutes.

Financial Records

(Back to Top)

Please click below to view the board minutes.