Board

Robert Choveaux

Presiding Member

About Me

Robert is part of the national Maintenance and Operations team at NZTA supporting the delivery of the nation's state highway maintenance contracts, he serves as the chair of Vocational Engineering Education New Zealand (VEE.NZ). He and his wife Nikita have two sons at our kura.

E: rchoveaux@stclair.school.nz

Patrick Mahoney

Parent Representative

About Me

Patrick is the Chief Commercial Officer at Escea Fireplace Company, loves the St Clair community and can often be found out in the surf. He has two daughters, one who has graduated from our school and is now at intermediate, as well as one daughter currently in year five.

E: pmahoney@stclair.school.nz

Sze-En Watts

Parent Representative

About Me

Sze-En has two children at St Clair School. She works at the University of Otago as Manager of the Social Impact Studio, which supports student volunteering and community engagement. She’s also involved with the Otago Southland Chinese Association.

E: swatts@stclair.school.nz

Usman Azfali

Parent Representative

About Me

Usman is a lecturer at the University of Otago. He has two children at our school.

E: uazfali@stclair.school.nz

Kat Davies

Parent Representative

About Me

Kat has lived in Dunedin for the past 20 years and is the proud parent of two children at the school. With a background in health leadership and high-performance sport, I am passionate about giving back to our community through my role on the Board and through volunteering, coaching, and managing local sports teams. I value equity, collaboration, and creating safe, inclusive environments where all children and their whānau are supported to thrive and become the best version of themselves.

E: kdavies@stclair.school.nz

Tom Renwick

Staff Representative

About Me

Tom is an experienced junior school teacher, who has recently trained in teaching reading recovery. He leads our school in Pohewa, our integrated curriculum, and has vast expertise in learning through play. Tom has a wonderfully kind, caring nature, ensuring all of the children in his care are fully supported.

E: trenwick@stclair.school.nz

Jen Rodgers

Tumuaki

About Me

Jen has been the principal of St Clair School since 2016. Jen has been a member of various principal associations, currently serving on the Otago Primary Principals' Association Executive and the New Zealand Principal's Federation Executive and previously the New Zealand Area Schools' Association. Jen has one son who attends Otago University.

E: jrodgers@stclair.school.nz

Deborah MacLeod

Minute Secretary

About Me

As minute secretary, Deborah provides the board with specialist secretarial services. Although not a member of the board, Deborah's expertise is invaluable.

E: dmacleod@stclair.school.nz

Board Minutes

Board minutes are available on request from the school, once ratified by the board at their next meeting. Please email the school office as required.