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ABOUT US

PURPOSE
To facilitate projects between Waitakere City Council, the Ministry of Education, Waitakere City schools, Maori and other education providers that will maximise educational and community opportunities and outcomes in Waitakere City.
 
Background to WEST

Over the past ten years Waitakere City has become well known for its inclusive and collaborative approach and its multi-sector, multi-agency approach to problem solving. The Waitakere Way, which has emerged, is about three way partnerships - central government, local government and communities working together to promote and enhance city well being.

In terms of education, the Waitakere Education Sector Trust is now seen as a major vehicle for collaboration within and across the education sector in Waitakere City. WEST is about citywide education and community needs and shared benefits and gains. It is not about individual schools and individual rewards. Stemming from an initial partnership between the City Council and the Waitakere Area Principals Association, WEST was officially launched in 2001 and has now developed into the key umbrella network for education in Waitakere City.


Who are the Trustees of WEST and who do they represent?

Carol Ngawati (Chair)

Schools / Maori

Councillor Linda Cooper

Waitakere City Council

Faye Hauwai

Private Training Establishments

Siliva Gaugatao

Waitakere Pasifika Board

Cherie Barford

Waitakere Adult & Community Education

Alec Abraham

Board of Trustees

Les Bush

Board of Trustees

John Rutherford

Waitakere Area Principals’ Association

Joy Eaton

Waitakere Area Principals’ Association

Councillor Paul Mitchell

Waitakere City Council

Awa Hudson

Maori (Te Taumata Runanga)

Anita Weir

Early Childhood Education

Yvonne Hawke

Unitec

 

Education & Learning Plan Development

The ongoing development and implementation of the Plan is being co- managed by the Waitakere City Council with WEST providing strategic oversight to the role.

CONTACT

Gayle Lafaiali'i

Strategic Partnerships Advisor: Education & Learning

Waitakere City Council

PH:  836 8000 extn 8403

EMAIL:  gayle.lafaiali'i@waitakere.govt.nz

POST:  Private Bag 93109, Henderson 0650

 
 
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