Our Board

PRESIDING MEMBER / CHAIRPERSON

E Ngā Maunga kōrerō o Te Tau Ihu o te Waka ā Maui , E ngā Maunga kōrerō o te motu e ngā tai nunui e ngā tai roroa tēnā koutou He uri au o Te Whare Tapu O Ngāpuhi ko David (Chook) Norgate tōku ingoa .

I currently have the privilege to be leading the BOT team and am super proud of our kura and all that our tamariki achieve.

I was born and bred in Whakatū before heading off to a career with Ngāti Tūmatauenga (NZ Army). On leaving the Army I worked in recruitment for over 10 years, before my current role of cultural support in the health sector. I live in Waimeha with my wife and two tamariki who both attend our kura. I enjoy engaging in sports and immersing myself in Te Ao Māori.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or have and ideas for our kura. Nā reira, Ehara tēnei te mahi o te takitahi nā reira ki te takitini Tēnā koutou.

TUMUAKI / PRINCIPAL

Kia ora, ko Dan George tōku ingoa, he tumuaki ahau āku mahi ki Te Kura Tuatahi o Wikitoria. I am the very proud tumuaki of Victory Primary School and have been here since May 2021.

Prior to Victory, I worked in various roles at schools in Christchurch, Auckland, London, and I've also volunteered at schools all over the world. I'm passionate about making a difference in kids' lives, and love working hard for our community.

I live in Richmond with my wife, Rachel, and our two tamariki, Archie and Harriet. Outside of school, you will find me in the outdoors, playing sports, making music, taking photos, or hanging out with whānau and friends.

It's a privilege to be leading such a wonderful group of people in our school and community, and I'm always happy to help out where I can. Please feel free to drop in to say 'kia ora' or contact me by phone or email.

STAFF REPRESENTATIVE

Ko Ashleigh Della Bosca tōku ingoa.

It is a privilege to have spent the past eleven years at Victory Primary School, where I began my teaching career. Having split my career between the Juniors and Seniors, I have a clear understanding of the learning journey throughout our school, and bring valuable knowledge to this role. I prioritise any opportunity to communicate with whānau and have established strong relationships within the community, which I value highly. Outside of school I am heavily involved in playing and following a number of sports, travelling, reading and spending time with whānau and friends. As the staff representative I am committed to working with the Board of Trustees to ensure that our school continues to provide the best possible education for all our students.

PARENT REPRESENTATIVE

Kia ora, ko Oriwa tōku ingoa. He uri ahau no Ngāti Kahungunu, Rongomaiwāhine, Te Atiawa, ko Ngai Tahu.

This is my second term as a parent representative on the VPS Board of Trustees, however my connection to Victory Primary School extends back 25+ years to when I was first a student here. It is a privilege to hold this position and contribute to our kura in a meaningful way. I am passionate about ensuring all tamariki at VPS experience success in their own way, and grow to be an awesome part of our society.

I am a proud wife, and māmā of four tamariki, living in the heart of Whakatū. I spend my weekdays with my awesome mahi whānau at a creative marketing agency and my weekends are usual spent on a sports sideline somewhere throughout the rohe.

PARENT REPRESENTATIVE

Kia ora, ko Siobhan tōku ingoa,

I hail from Southern England and grew up in a rural village in Somerset. Aotearoa has held a special place in my heart since first visiting as an 18 year old with nothing more than a backpack. I live locally in Victory with my husband and three tamariki, who all attend our school. Nelson has been our home since 2021, and we are humbled to have found this awesome community and region in which to raise our family. 

My career experience/passion is within the Human Resources and Employment space - supporting commercial and not-for-profit organisations in various sectors across the UK and Aotearoa.

I am thankful for being elected onto the Board of Trustees, and it is wonderful to be able to contribute to our school as a Parent Representative. I believe that all children have the right to an education that is inclusive - one that enables them to flourish and thrive now, as well into the future. 

PARENT REPRESENTATIVE

Hola, Kia ora, Hello! Mi nombre es Matias Cacciavillani.

I am originally from Argentina and have been living in Nelson for the past 11 years with my partner, Chelsea. After travelling around the world, we chose Nelson as the place to call home because of its strong sense of community and cultural diversity.

We live in Toi Toi with our two tamariki, Seba and Delfi, who both attend Victory Primary School. It is wonderful to see them grow and learn in such a supportive, inclusive, and diverse environment.

Connecting with people and community is very important to me. As a chef and business owner, food and creativity are central to what I do, and they are also ways I enjoy bringing people together. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors, being in nature, and growing food in our garden.

I feel very thankful to have been elected as a parent representative for the Victory Primary School Board. It is a privilege to contribute to the continued growth of our kura and to support our tamariki, staff, and wider community