Guiding Whitiora with Purpose and Care

At Whitiora School, our Board of Trustees (BoT) plays a vital role in the life of our kura. The board is responsible for the overall performance of the school and ensuring that we meet all our legal and policy obligations. But more than that, our board is deeply committed to the wellbeing and success of our tamariki, staff, and whānau.

Working closely with our school leaders, staff, and community, the board helps to set the long-term vision for Whitiora and supports the planning and decision-making that leads to positive outcomes for our learners. Their mahi is grounded in our school values of whanaungatanga (building strong relationships), manaakitanga (care and respect), and kaitiakitanga (guardianship of our people, place, and future).

If you’re curious about the role of the Board of Trustees or would like to learn more about how governance supports our school community, we welcome you to get in touch with our Board Chair, Annika Going, through the school office.

Board Member

Board Chairperson
agoing@whitiora.school.nz
Kia Ora
I was born and raised in South Auckland, Otara and came to the Waikato in 2011. I have worked in education, becoming qualified in Early Childhood, soon after leaving school. I then became a Tertiary Educator and a National NZQA Moderator.
I was elected onto the Board in 2012 when my son, who whakapapa back to Ngati Pakau was a student at Whitiora.
I am looking forward to being a part of the next phase of the Whitiora School journey and working alongside my awesome fellow board members.