St Joseph’s Primary Netball Club Year 3 & 4 “Future Ferns” season starts in September. No previous netball experience is required! $120 for the season (runs on Friday nights at Pukekohe Netball Centre from mid-Sept to late Nov). For more information or to register please email sjpnetball@gmail.com or call Melanie Kayes on 0274509409. The St Joseph’s Netball Club has teams from years 3 – 8.
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Our 2022 School Board Candidates
Luke Kneebone
Hi, I’m Luke Kneebone and I am seeking election to the St Joseph’s Pukekohe Board of Trustees.
I currently have two boys attending St Joseph’s, in Year 5 and Year 2, and my youngest will be starting school late next year.
I attended Catholic Primary and Secondary schools and believe this gave me a good foundation in education, but also instilling good values which have carried me in good stead through my adult life. I want to ensure that the children attending St Joseph’s Pukekohe have the same opportunities I had, to set them up for a successful future.
I currently work in the Pukekohe community and have done so for the last 13 years. From working in the community I have an awareness of community issues and feel I could add value to supporting the tamariki and whanau of the St Joseph’s Pukekohe school community.
It would be a pleasure and an honour to represent the school community as a member on the St Joseph’s Pukekohe Board of Trustees.
Denis Murphy
My name is Denis Murphy. My wife Joan is a teacher aide at St Joseph’s and our 5 children were all educated at the school. I am a qualified accountant and was a Board member at St Joseph’s from 1992 to 2009, 7 years as Treasurer, 8 as Chairman, and 2 as Deputy Chairman.
One of our grandchildren has just started at the school so I am keen to be involved again.
I am currently a Business Manager at Pukekohe High School and prior to that, I was Business Manager at James Cook High School. My responsibilities at Pukekohe High School include Financial Management, Property Management, Health and Safety, Human Resources, and Strategic Planning.
I believe my experience in both school governance and management could be useful to St Joseph’s and I would love to be able to contribute to the aims and life of the school which has been a big part of the local community for nearly 100 years.
It has certainly made an impact on my family!
Jasmine Richardson
Kia ora,
I am a wife to Mike and mum to Gabriel, Zena, and Mia-Rose Richardson. I have worked at ASB bank for the last 17 years, across different divisions and roles. In my current role, I work with design and facilitation managers as well as programme managers to implement workshops and development programmes to see staff be successful and grow in their current roles and progress into areas of their passion.
I have previously served on the Toddlers Turf Childcare board for a number of years covering all roles as required, and also previously as secretary for Te Pati Maori, Tamaki Makaurau. I am currently serving as Secretary for Tuia, ASB Maori Advisory Council. I have an inquisitive nature and desire to see organizational vision and purpose realised through a partnership between board and management.
This year I started a journey to learn te reo and incorporate this into my everyday language.
As a whanau we believe in supporting our school wherever we can, be it the camp fundraisers, road patrol, cross country, or on the board.
We all do what we can when we can and this is me putting my hand up to help if needed in this area.
Two of my favorite quotes and a Bible verse that motivate me.
“Take care of our children. Take care of what they hear, take care of what they see, and take care of what they feel. For how the children grow, so will be the shape of Aotearoa.” – Dame Whina Cooper.
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” – Dr.Seuss
“For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”. – Jeremiah 29:11
Noho ora mai,
Jasmine Richardson
Michael Noble
My name is Mike Noble. I have three children, Jack 13 years, Louis 11 years, both attending Sacred Heart College, and Meg 9 years who currently attends St Joseph’s.
Of late I have been involved with rugby at St Joseph’s. I have enjoyed coaching the children and seeing their progression and enthusiasm.
I enjoy being an active member of the St Joseph’s community. I believe that this amazing community of students, teachers, and parents will foster great character and resilience in our children in the future.
Predominantly my working background is plumbing which I have done since leaving Sacred Heart as a 16-year-old boy. For the last 16-plus years, I have run a plumbing business in partnership with my father.
Since 2019 I have been a member of the School Board with particular involvement in school property projects. I liaise closely with the school caretaker and Principal in regards to the current property development and hope to continue to serve on the board in this capacity for the benefit of our school community.
God bless.
Carla Van Tiel
Hi, my name is Carla Van Tiel and I would love to be your parent representative on the St Joseph’s School Board of Trustees. Tim and I have three children, our eldest son Will is at Sacred Heart College and our youngest two, George and Charlie, are in Year 5 and Year 3 here at St Joseph’s.
I went to St Mary’s Primary School in Papakura, and Baradene College of the Sacred Heart. I completed my Bachelor studies at Auckland University and post-graduate studies in business communications at AUT. I have owned various businesses throughout NZ since my mid 20’s mostly focused in the hospitality, fashion, and homewares sector.
I have been actively involved at St Joseph’s in my role as the Chairperson of the PTA, harried road patroller, parent help and as a “too loud” supporter at various school sporting events. I look forward to offering a fresh, female entrepreneurial perspective to matters of governance and finance for the school and appreciate your support.
Simon Ross Dykes
My name is Simon Dykes. I have one child (Pipa, year 8) currently attending St Joseph’s, and my two elder children Olivia and Solomon are former pupils of the school. I am keenly involved with the school through assisting with fundraising events and as parent support on school camps and class trips where possible. I have been a proud board member of St Joseph’s for the previous 4 years and am currently the Board Chairman.
Outside of school, I am employed in the logistics industry for one of New Zealand’s largest freight forwarding companies, where I work as a trade manager. I have been involved in this industry for twenty-three years. Similar to education logistics is a dynamic industry that is fast-paced and constantly changing. I enjoy a role that allows me to work with suppliers, customers, and staff to achieve beneficial and sustainable products for the company and our customers.
When I am not a taxi driver for my children I enjoy cycling, football, and triathlons as well as other outdoor activities.
I enjoy the environment St Joseph’s creates for its pupils and am passionate about continuing this. As we approach the school’s centenary I believe that my enthusiasm for the school’s continued success and my work and life experiences make me a candidate who can offer strong support and leadership and make me a valuable member of the St Joseph’s Board of Trustees. I would be privileged to receive your vote of support.
Elvira Balle
I have been privileged to be a part of St Joseph’s Primary School community for the past 11 years, initially as a parent and in May 2018 I was appointed as the Board Minute Secretary. This has developed my knowledge of school governance activities and ignited a passion for school governance and management. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time serving the school community.
My family’s association with St Joseph’s Primary School is extensive. I currently have one child at the school, Rene Year 3. My older two sons, Kieron Year 9 and Ethan Year 7 both attend Sacred Heart College, and my daughter, Leiya is currently in Year 11 at St Mary’s College and all attended St Joseph’s Primary School. I am NZ-Filipina, born in New Zealand, and my children are of Tainui descent (Paternal side). We as a family represent some of the diversity within our school community. There is also a long-standing history between various extended family members over the school’s existence, and our extended family have been committed to the area and our local parish St Patrick’s for generations. Given our local school, parish and community have given my family so much, I have no hesitation in giving back.
I have been very lucky to serve on the Board of Trustees at St Joseph’s Primary School, which is blessed with a tremendously supportive community, talented and passionate teachers, as well as strong values and history. I’m passionate about helping establish a Catholic College which will ensure these important values thrive. I am also currently on the St Ignatius of Loyola College Establishment Board, and currently the Establishment Board Secretary. The challenge for a new school is ensuring we remain true to our Catholic values while building a world-class education facility. School governance continues to be challenged by a fast-changing and uncertain world, which requires constant recalibration to remain relevant. Ultimately our end goal is to ensure our children become independent, life-long learners.
I have owned my own business for the past 15 years within Auckland and the Waikato regions. I believe I can offer experience and expertise as a member of the Board. I possess a broad range of skills such as accounting practices, communication and leadership, human resources, health & safety, marketing and customer services, time management, problem-solving, and networking.
Thank you for your consideration.
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