School Board

Parent Elected Member - Paolo Abarro

"My name is Paolo Abarro.  I am a finance and accounting professional with more than a decade of corporate experience.  My interest lies in systems, improving processes and procedures and helping people develop.  I have a family of three and my son is diagnosed within the autism spectrum.  Socially, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, doing barbeques and organising a general get together.  I enjoy playing basketball and mountain biking".

Parent Elected Member - Fuimaono Semi Asafo (Semi)

"My name is Fuimaono Semi Asafo and I am the Business Operations Manager for a Trust in South Auckland.  I have experience in the philanthropic sector, education and legal fields, having practised law in West Auckland for a number of years.

My wife and I have six children, two of whom have been diagnosed on the Autism Spectrum.  You are most likely to find us on the sidelines at Glenora Rugby League Club, Trusts Stadium or the local pools cheering our children on."

Parent Elected Member - Katherine (Kate) Bennett

"I feel very strongly about advocating for change, understanding and inclusion for all in our community. Having a child of my own at an Arohanui satellite class, I want to assist in continuing to build upon Arohanui reputation and strategic planning for the future."

Principal - Shaki Padayatchi

Board Secretary - Nicole Upham

The board meets on a Wednesday evening at 6pm.  The 2025 dates are:

29 October

26 November

10 December