Rob Mills - Deputy Board Chair Rob has been associated with Rosebank School since 2004, and has four children at the school. He came onto the Board in December 2008 and has enjoyed coming to understand the workings of the school system. The Mills family live in Rosebank, and Rob appreciates that Rosebank School is a focal point for the families in the area. Like all Trustees, he wants to ensure the best possible education for the children of the school, concentrating on "How we want our children to be equipped for when they leave Rosebank and head to high school and the world beyond. "
Marthinus Hendriks I am origanally from South Africa, immigrated in 2002 and have been a resident in Balclutha since our arrival. We became New Zealand citizens in 2007.My qualification is a Degree in Mechanical Engineering and for the past 7 years have been employed by Silver Fern Farms as Engineering Manager. I am married to Marne, who is currently teaching at Rosebank and we have two children, Michael (5) and Michelle (10) who are also enrolled at Rosebank School. During my working life I have gained a huge amount of experience in leadership & managerial roles, which I am keen to share with the Board of Trustees to achieve the school's vision. These roles cover all aspects of strategic planning and organizational development. I also worked within a very broad spectrum of different cultures. Extramural activities include rugby refereeing, cycling, flying, squash and to a lesser degree these days golf and scuba diving. I am a great believer in setting high standards when it comes to children's values and life skills, especially at an early stage where we can play a very important part as role models. The Board of Trustees has a vital role in setting the goals and policies that will deliver this quality education and I consider I have the experience to make a significant contribution to the goverenance of Rosebank School. Seek the wisdom of ages, but look at the world through the eyes of a child.
Karen joined the Rosebank School Board of Trustees during 2010. She held the position of Minute Secretary to the Board of Trustees for eight years before joining the Board. During this time she gained a good understanding of the workings of the school, and the governance role of the Board. She has a financial and administration background and is able to use these skills in her position on the Policy and Personnel Sub Committee. Karen and her husband Peter have four children. Three currently attend Rosebank Primary School, and one is at High School. She is very involved in the sporting and cultural activities of her children, both at school and out of school.