Board members are elected parents whose role is to govern the school. They are a legal body and represent the parent community. Elections are held every three years.

Board meetings are held on twice a term. Meetings are open to the public and parents are welcome to attend but may not contribute to the meeting unless invited.

Any recommendations or questions from parents need to be put in writing and sent to the secretary of the board at least five days before a meeting.

Our Board

The Stanley Bay School Board consists of four community/parent representatives elected every three years, the Principal, and a staff member.
The primary role of the Board is to define the school’s strategic direction in collaboration with parents, staff, and students. Together, we establish clear, measurable goals for academic excellence.
We also create and implement policies to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the school while closely monitoring their impact to guarantee that every student receives the high-quality education they deserve.
As your representatives, we are dedicated to being the community’s voice in all school matters. Your insights and feedback are invaluable, and we encourage you to share your thoughts on significant issues.

​Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].
We look forward to hearing from you.

Jonathan (Monty) Duncan
Presiding Member

Board Meetings

Board Meetings are public and you are welcome to attend, they are held in the staffroom at 6 pm. They are not, however, public meetings where anyone has a right to speak; speaking rights can be granted by the Board.

2024 Board dates:
  • 20.02.24(Wk 3)
  • 19.03.24 (W7)
  • 14.05.24 (W3)
  • 18.06.24 (W8)
  • 06.08.24(W3)
  • 03.09.24 (W7)
  • 05.11.24 (W3)
  • 03.12.24 (W8)

Meeting minutes

2024
20 February 2024
19 March 2024
14 May 2024
​18 June 2024

​Policies and Procedures

Our school uses SchoolDocs for our policies and procedures. SchoolDocs provides us with a comprehensive core set of policies that have been well-researched and follow the Ministry of Education National Administration Guidelines. The policies and procedures are tailored to our school.You can view our policies and procedures by clicking on this link – Stanley Bay SchoolDocs. The username is stanleybay and password SBS.

Copyright: Except where stated, the content on this site is the copyright of SchoolDocs Ltd. and may not be reproduced without their written permission.

Education Review Office (ERO) review Our most recent and historical ERO reviews can be read online at the Education Review Office website.

Complaints Procedure 
If you wish to raise a matter of concern or make a complaint, please email [email protected]
Click here to view the Complaints Procedure.
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Annual report

Click to view Stanley Bay School 2023 Annual Reports

Strategic plan and implementation plan

Strategic plan Overview:

Current Board Members

Jonathan (Monty) Duncan - Presiding Member 
Emma Tolmie - Principal
Jonathan Marshall - Elected Member
Eddie Christian - Elected Member
Kate Maiava - Elected Member
Rachel McDonnell- Staff Representative
Holly Knill- Co-opted Member
​Nicole Delaney- Co-opted Member

Monty Duncan
Presiding Member

Emma Tolmie - Principal
Residing in Devonport for over a decade with his wife Kate and their children Martha, Miller, and Greta, Monty is an active community member.
With 20 years in corporate accounting, Monty is the Finance Director at Les Mills International and is passionate about aligning SBS’s financial strategy with its educational goals. He strives to enhance our learning environment through governance and decision-making skills.
Monty is actively involved in SBS’ sports programs, coaching Year 5 netball, Year 1/2 touch, and Year 5/6 Rippa Rugby teams.

Rachel Macdonnell
Staff representative

Rachel has long been involved with Stanley Bay School as a parent of Eli and Margot and as a teacher. She has taught various year levels and has latterly taught Year Three and Four students for several years. It has been her privilege to teach all the children in some families! 
​Rachel is a Devonport-Takapuna Kāhui Ako (Collective of Schools) appointed Maths Leader. She has a real passion for making sure that maths is accessible to all children and has led several workshops at the Kāhui Ako on the teaching of maths. 
Over the years, Rachel has had many student teachers working alongside her and is currently a mentor teacher. She values this collaborative approach to teaching, sharing her ideas and learning from those studying the latest teaching practices. 
Rachel brings to the board an ability to listen to others and to offer advice from a teaching perspective and her long involvement with Stanley Bay School.
Emma aims to build a community where everyone feels connected and supported, from staff to students to parents.
Since 2023 Term 2, Emma has been the Principal of SBS and brings a unique blend of personal insight and professional expertise. A North Shore mother of four, her approach to education is rooted in community ties and family values.
With a vast academic background, including a Master of Educational Leadership and Management, Emma prides herself on a strength-based style. She believes in the power of balanced and fair decision-making, coupled with a focus on solution-oriented strategies.
Emma’s journey in education began at Gladstone Primary and has since spanned several North Shore schools. Her foray into entrepreneurship, launching Paint the Earth, added a creative dimension to her philosophy, which centres on helping tamariki discover and nurture talents.
Emma strives to create an environment where whānau involvement is critical, staff feel valued, and tamariki enjoy learning. She emphasises the importance of fostering teachers’ passions and maximising community resources to enhance SBS’ learning atmosphere.
Emma enjoys family time, artistic pursuits, and exploring local beaches.

Eddie Christian

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After moving with his wife Hanna and their sons Will, Charlie, and Tom, Eddie in 2021, Eddie chose Devonport as home for their whānau.
His experience in finance and sustainable investment, covering New Zealand, Asia, and the Middle East, brings valuable leadership and strategic insight to his position at SBS.
Eddie’s involvement in international projects helped shape his pragmatic and problem-solving approach, particularly collaborations with the World Bank Group and the United Nations.
His local and global contributions utilise banking and sustainable investment expertise to foster initiatives that positively impact our environment and society.
Before entering the financial sector, Eddie’s career included serving as an officer in the Royal New Zealand Navy. His varied experiences add depth to the SBS Board and resonate with the vision and values of our school.

Jonathan Marshall

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Father to Lola, Jonathan brings to our Board a diverse background with a commitment to education and community.
His career spans journalism, marketing, and communications strategy, and he is currently an Account Executive at the American software company Salesforce, focusing on personalisation and data tools for Kiwi businesses.
After living in Australia for almost a decade, Jonathan returned in 2019 and took on a role at Netsafe, New Zealand’s online safety organisation. He worked on developing and promoting programs to safeguard children and collaborated closely with schools.
Jonathan believes in the importance of an environment that strives for academic excellence and fosters a culture of support, acceptance, trust, and respect. He is passionate about accountability and transparency, ensuring that every decision made is in the best interest of the students, staff and the wider school community.

Nicole Delaney

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Nicole has been a Devonport resident for over a decade, where she lives with husband Mark and three daughters, Eva, Fleur, and Stella - all of whom attend Stanley Bay School.

An active member of our school community, Nicole is committed to a nurturing and stimulating environment for all students. She serves as the Walking School Bus Parent Coordinator, ensuring the safety of children as they commute to and from SBS.

Nicole is involved in various school activities; she's a frequent volunteer for the Stanley Bay Mud Run and Garden to Table program and manages netball teams.

With a background in law as a current Professional Support Lawyer and tenured Commercial Property Solicitor, Nicole brings a unique perspective to our Board. Her expertise and dedication to SBS, make Nicole a wonderful advocate for the development and well-being of all students.

Kate Maiava

Married to Stewart, Kate is mother to Lennox and Hanalei, supporting them in an enthusiasm for learning and exploration.
As an alumnus of SBS, Kate returned to Devonport three years ago – enriched by international experience in fabric and garment innovation – so that her tamariki could have the same wonderful upbringing SBS offered her and be connected to their Samoan and Aotearoa cultures.
Today, Kate works remotely for HeiQ, a Swiss textile technology company. She serves as Chief Executive officer and Sales Director of its subsidiary, HX Innovation Company. Her roles include Vice President of Brandforce Australasia and Global Key Accounts Manager.
With her calm, practical style, Kate is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages the success of all. She is committed to cultivating an engaging work and learning environment and emphasises positive, effective communication and respect for all.
Kate is passionate about developing confident, creative, curious and well-rounded learners ready to engage with the world.

Holly Knill

After returning to New Zealand in 2021 to grow and sell 2Degrees Mobile, Holly, husband Dave daughter Maddy, settled in Stanley Point. 
Holly brings over 25 years of experience in product development, strategy, and transformation, spanning her work in Europe, the Middle East, and Australasia. Her career highlights include steering consumer products and technology in broadcasting and start-up sectors.
Holly has worked with leading consulting firms such as Accenture and McKinsey and sits on the advisory boards of several start-ups. She is a certified Director through the Australian Institute of Company Directors and was awarded an Impact Scholarship in 2024 to study for a Master’s degree in Technological Futures.
Holly is an active participant in the World Class New Zealand network, serves as a mentor for MentorWalks, and is a facilitator for the Springboard Trust, focusing on strategic leadership and planning programs for rural primary school principals. She has also led the Friends of Stanley Bay, overseeing record-breaking fundraising records.
Holly enjoys good wine, great stories, and steep ski slopes.