Darryl Wilson - Board Chair - Parent Rep

Hi! I am a Farmer on Black Road married to Maggie (a POM) with two sons Tom and Oliver. I am a volunteer Fireman at Ashley Clinton. I have been Chairman for the last 4 years and found it a very rewarding job. Sherwood School has been through a tough time in recent years but is now on the way to being the best school in Central Hawkes Bay (if not already there!).

I thank the community for having faith and continued support.

Ricardo Fox is leading the charge as we, the community, look forward to the 50 year celebrations in 2013. See you there!  

Conan Kynoch - Parent Rep

Hi, I am a father of Four Sherwood School pupils. My wife, Jules, and I live on a sheep and beef farm which has been in the family since 1926.

My brothers and sisters and I attended this school in the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s & 00’s. Dad and his siblings all attended Ashley Clinton School. Possibly because of this historical connection to the area, and my belief that the heart of a rural community such as ours is it’s school, I joined  an advisory committee in 2006 when the school’s future looked anything but certain in order to help stabilise and rebuild Sherwood School.

Here we are, two boards of trustees later, and I honestly feel our school’s future as a place of educational excellence and the focal point of our community has never seemed brighter. I’m really looking forward to working with our new board and principal to ensure that all our children have the opportunities to be all that they can be. Onwards and upwards!

Rebecca Ferguson - Parent Rep

My husband Kelvin and I moved to Ashley Clinton in Oct 2010 from Hastings with our 2 boys Joshua and Drew.

After coming from a primary school in Hastings that had around 500 children, we were unsure what it would be like coming to such a small school in comparison. We have been pleasantly surprised! Since being at Sherwood School, we have seen our boys thrive in confidence, motivation, imagination and knowledge. Sherwood school and it’s community are so very friendly and welcoming. Joshua and Drew are very proud to be Sherwood School students!

I originally grew up in Waipawa CHB, and left to study Fashion Design at the age of 17... after finishing my studies I moved to Hastings which I ended up being based from ever since.

For the past 11 years as well as being a mum, I have run my own business designing and making bridal and special occasion wear.

I have not been here long and I was honoured to be asked to join the board. I really think we are spoilt to find such a neat little school full of great opportunities. I believe the staff, principle, and community that get behind Sherwood School do a fantastic job! I am looking forward to being involved more and hope any small part I can play can help in the future success of the school.

Brett Nelson - Parent Rep

I am a sheep and beef farmer and along with my family, have been in the area for 7 Years.

My wife Jodie and I have 4 children. Ashleigh and Whitney who are at CHB College and we have two children at Sherwood School - Austin and Noah.

We do enjoy the local community and must say it is one of the friendliest we have been involved with. I am glad to come onto the Board of Trustees, and seeing the great job the previous board have done, feel privileged to be involved in the shaping of Sherwood School.

I am certain a bright future lies ahead for Sherwood.

P.J White - Parent Rep 

I have 3 children at Sherwood School, George, Ben, and Rosie. They are all very happy at Sherwood School where they have great friends and fantastic teachers.

We moved to the district a year ago, returning to my husbands family farm. There are many reasons why I wanted to join the Board of Trustees at Sherwood School. I enjoy being part of my children's education and joining the BOT helps me to understand more about the 'how and why' of Sherwood School's education of our children. I believe that Sherwood School has a strong history within the community and I want to be part of the process helping to build the school up again.

The past BOT has done an amazing job and I am confident I can do my part to help them out too. A strong school enables children to be confident learners, and that is what I would like for our children.

Michelle White - Staff Rep

I am the Sherwood School Staff Board Trustee. Living in Norsewood, I am married to Kevin and we have two daughters who are both currently studying. This is my 3rd year teaching at Sherwood and this is the 2nd year that I have taught the Year 0-4

I am looking forward to being part of the team that will govern Sherwood School over the next three years to ensure that children at Sherwood School get the education they deserve.

Ricardo Fox - Principal

As the principal of our wonderful school I am automatically a member of the Board of Trustees. I was hired by the previous Board to lift the reputation and identity of Sherwood School as an agent of change.

It has involved many countless hours and implementing new ideas and concepts, but the effort by all has made Sherwood one of the best and over achieving schools in the region. I am very lucky as a Principal to be able to share ideas on our rise to the top of the mountain with an amazing Board representing the parental body.

As a Board of Trustee I believe that Sherwood students are the heart of the matter and they come first at all times. Everything I do is for the benefit of the school.

I am married to Kate, who is also a teacher, and I have two children - Bailey and Paige. We live locally and love being part of the wonderful community.