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our chair
gina Tavioni Bamber
At Api'i Te Uki Ou, our story has always been one of community. Our school was founded by parents who came together with a shared vision - to provide a quality education for their children. That vision continues to guide us today.
I would like to acknowledge and honour those who came before us - past Board members, principals, teachers and staff - who have helped shape the strong foundations we stand on. Through my time on the Board, I have come to greatly appreciate the heart and commitment that has gone into growing this school. Their legacy is reflected in who we are today.
We are proud to be a school that embraces diversity and inclusion, where every child is known and valued. We are equally grateful for our long standing staff whose loyalty, dedication and care for our tamariki continue to strengthen our school community.
As a Board, our work is guided by our strategic plan and our shared vision. Our focus on Turanga Teitei (Achievement), Tango Tupuna (Foundation), Tu Rangatira (Leadership) and Pirianga'oa (Partnership) ensures that we are not only maintaining what has been built, but continuing to grow and improve in a purposeful way. At the heart of this is a commitment to our tamariki - their learning, their wellbeing and their future.
Our vision, Akara ki mua / Learning for tomorrow - speaks to more than just education. It is a call to keep looking ahead with purpose and positivity. The name of our school, Te Uki Ou / The New Generation - reminds us why this matters. Together, these guide us to remain focused on progress, anchored in love and connected as a community.
It is a privilege to serve as Chairperson and to work alongside a Board and leadership team who are dedicated to continually moving our school forward. We will continue to honour our past while keeping our sights firmly set on the future - for our tamariki, our ānau and our wider Cook Islands community.
Akara ki mua e kia manuia.
Gina
Email: chair@teukiou.com
our board of governors
Our Board of Governors is made up of 10 dedicated parent volunteers from our school community, all committed to supporting the growth, development and future direction of our school and our tamariki. We continue a strong legacy of placing our children at the heart of every strategic decision and our overall approach to governance.
Each Board member brings valuable skills, knowledge and experience, and commits to one of our five board committees, which are: Infrastructure, Fundraising, Personnel, Policy and Finance.
While members focus on one specific area, we work closely together as one team - sharing ideas, supporting one another and collectively shaping the direction of Te Uki Ou. Board members attend monthly meetings and bring a solutions focused mindset, a willingness to collaborate and a commitment to dedicating their time and effort to achieving the best outcomes for our tamariki.
We welcome expressions of interest from parents each year who are keen to contribute in a meaningful way. If you are interested in being part of our Board, or would like to learn more, please send our Chairperson an email chair@teukiou.com
Meitaki ranuinui e kia manuia.
