Dean has been a part of the Pokeno School Community since 2015 and he sees that having this opportunity to be part of the Board is a real privilege.

Dean feels that his role on the Board is to first and foremost to serve the best interests of our children’s education and development, but it is also a great medium to represent each family’s interest in the development of their school, their community and most importantly, their children’s enjoyment in learning.
Dean and his wife Emma already have two sons who attend Pokeno School and in the future, their daughter will also join the fold.

Bevan recently moved to Pokeno from the hustle and bustle of Auckland with his wife Karen (who is a teacher at Pokeno School) and their two young children Ava and Nate. They love the community and are liking the friendly nature of the residents and village feel Pokeno has to offer.
Bevan stood for the board of Pokeno School as he has a background in property management having managed Golf Courses for 20 years, with the expected growth of the school in the future he believes he can offer expertise in this area. Bevan is looking forward to the challenges ahead that being on the board at Pokeno School will entail.

As Principal of Pokeno School I feel very fortunate to be working alongside such a dedicated Board of Trustees. The Board have an excellent understanding of the Governance role they play within the school and are focused on supporting our children and staff.

Hi, I am PJ Jacobs. My wife, Ronel and I are originally from South Africa, yet New Zealand has been our home for nearly 11 years and we are proud NZ Citizens and All Black supporters.

We have 2 gorgeous Kiwi children, Janelle (7 years old) and Keenan (5 years old). They both are in Pokeno School and love their school, teachers, friends and of course the new playground!

We have been living in Pokeno for the last 3 and a half years and immediately fell in love with this warm and welcoming community.

My professional background is in IT. I hold a Bachelor Degree of Science majoring in Information and Knowledge Systems from the University of Pretoria (South Africa).