Board

Board Chairman

What is most striking about Pacific Hills is not the lovely semi-rural location, beautiful though it is. Nor is it the modern campus and excellent facilities. The great educational outcomes that students enjoy along with the creative, sporting, and musical pursuits are highly regarded yet something more profound is evident at this school.

It is the authentic Christian community that is core to Pacific Hills. This community is comprised of caring and committed staff, students who learn, grow and serve, and parents and families who are involved and supported.

I experienced this as a student at Pacific Hills and I see it as a current parent of the school.

As a board we are committed to ensuring the ongoing fulfilment of the ethos of service, Christian mission, and educational responsibilities that are foundational to Pacific Hills Christian School.

Mr Mark McCrindle
Chairman

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Board Members

Director	Qualifications & Experience
Mark McCrindle Chair (Appointed 14/07/2017)	MA, BSc (Psychology), GAICD Social Researcher, Director, Pacific Christian Education Ltd, Pacific Group of Christian Schools Ltd; Berowra Christian Community School Ltd; Compassion Australia Ltd; Australian Leadership Foundation Ltd; McCrindle Research Pty Ltd, Safeheart Foundation Ltd.
Edwin John Boyce Executive Principal / Director (Appointed 22/10/1992)	OAM; BA; MEd; PhD, FACE, FACEL, AIM. Executive Principal of Pacific Group of Christian Schools Director of Morling Education, Pacific Group of Christian Schools Ltd, Pacific Christian Education Ltd, Berowra Christian Community School Ltd; Christian Education Development Alliance Ltd. Chairman of College of Christian Higher Education Limited
David Benjamin Peacock Treasurer (Appointed 24/11/2022)	Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) from UTS graduating in 2001 Master of Divinity (MDiv) from SMBC graduating in 2005 Treasurer, Pacific Group of Christian Schools. Director of Berowra Christian Community School Ltd.
Helen Gaye McDougall Director (Appointed 21/02/2002)	B Bus Accountant; Director, Pacific Group of Christian Schools Ltd, Pacific Christian Education Ltd, Scott B. McDougall & Associates Pty Ltd.
Anthony Rex Morgan Director (Appointed 20/02/1998)	BA; BEc; FCPA; FAICD; CIP;FCILA; FCLA; FUEDI-ELAE; ANZIIF (Fellow) Chartered Loss Adjuster; Director, Pacific Group of Christian Schools, Berowra Christian Community School Ltd; A R Morgan Pty Ltd, Ziklag Pty Ltd, Maccem Holdings Pty Ltd, Hornsby Community Church Incorporated (and associated companies)
Gregory Mashiah Director (Appointed 23/02/2023)	BE (Civil), FIEAust Director, Pacific Group of Christian Schools Ltd.
Nathan Parkin Director (Appointed 07/04/2023)	Grad Dip Fin, Fellow FINSIA, Bach Econ. Director, Pacific Group of Christian Schools Ltd.
Christopher Erik Baldry Company Secretary (Appointed 26/10/2017)	FCPA, MBA, B.Bus, Cert Governance Group Business Manager, Pacific Group of Christian Schools Company Secretary for Pacific Christian Education Ltd, Pacific Group of Christian Schools, Berowra Christian Community School Ltd; Christian Education Development Alliance.

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Board Structure

Pacific Hills Christian School is one of a number of schools operated by the company Pacific Group of Christian Schools Limited.

This company:

• is a not for profit Public company
• is limited by guarantee
• has a Board of Directors made up of Christians from a number of denominations and churches.

Directors are appointed by the Board to fill casual vacancies or elected by the sole member at the company’s Annual General Meeting (held in May each year). Initial terms of Board membership are for three years. Directors may be re elected for a further term of three years. The Board comprises directors with a broad range of gifts and professional expertise, who volunteer their time (other than the Principal). There is a balance between those with a direct involvement in Pacific Hills (as parents) and those with involvement in other key areas of service. This helps to broaden the Board's understanding of key issues.

The Board of Pacific Group of Christian Schools generally operates according to the “Carver” model of Governance.

The Board appoints a Chief Executive Officer (the Executive Principal) who is charged with the daily operational responsibilities of the School. The Board focuses its agenda to matters of company policy and of providing direction to the CEO about the future Vision of the School and to developing plans towards achieving that vision.

If you would like to read a brief synopsis of the Carver model of governance please download the PDF file below.

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Company Membership

Pacific Group of Christian Schools Limited has a sole membership structure with Pacific Christian Education Limited being the sole member.

Pacific Christian Education Limited has a membership structure with a group of evangelical Christian men and women from the broad community of Christian churches and denominations. Company members include parents, staff, past students, past parents and other Christians from the general community who are interested in supporting the ministry of the Pacific Group of Christian Schools.

Company members pay an annual membership subscription (currently $25) and:

• receive Annual Financial Statements;
• receive copies of Directors’ Report; and
• are eligible to attend the Annual General Meeting (held each May) and other meetings held at times as required.