Board Members

Tim Robinson

Parent Representive

I’ve been in Wellington since 1999, and have loved living in Miramar since 2014. Natalie and I have two kids at MCS, and another starting next year. I spend my days as a consultant in the energy sector, an interesting and varied job that lets me spend time with all sorts of people, all around the Asia Pacific region. I’m a committed Christian, an amateur musician, an even more amateur potter, and I love board games. I’m excited to be part of a board that supports academic achievement, fosters the cultural diversity that makes us special, and helps make MCS a place where everyone wants to be.

Ruby Miller-Kopelov

Parent Representative

Tēnā koutou katoa. I am originally from New Mexico, USA, and have been lucky to call Wellington home since 2009. What a privilege to live right around the corner from the wonderfully diverse, welcoming community at MCS! Daniel and I have 2 children, one who will start Year 2 shortly. I am a registered nurse with 16+ years experience, mostly spent working in ICU in a senior clinical education role. I have previously been a member of an ECE governance group, which I really enjoyed. I am excited to be a new member of the Board, to learn as much as I can and work hard to support our fantastic teaching staff and leadership team. I contribute my passion for diversity, equity, inclusiveness, community, science, and sustainability.  I look forward to meeting many more of you over the coming years! 

Belinda Walker

Staff Representative

​Kia ora e te whanau. What a privilege it is to now be a part of your community. I have been teaching for too many years to count, in both New Zealand and the U.K. I have a heart for children and a passion for quality education, both of which drive me to support schools, whanau, students and teachers. My areas of speciality are the teaching of mathematics, writing, visual arts, science. I am a mum of one and step mum to three, all of whom are my life. And of course my dog, Milo, who makes me smile every day. I love art, so outside of school you will often find me in galleries looking at art, or with my own paintbrush in hand. I look forward to getting to know you and contributing to your children's learning journey.

Alfred Soakai

Parent Representative

I have lived in Miramar for over 5 years. Ches and I have 2 boys both attending MCS. We are very fortunate to have such an awesome and diverse school for learning and community that we can all be a part of. I worked in Tonga and the Pacific region as a Finance Systems Analyst and ICT consultant. I am very passionate about tech and unlocking its benefits for all ages and communities.  I enjoy being a school Board member, learning from wonderful, intelligent and passionate people working together on this waka for our children and community.

Kate Bondett

Parent Representative

Kia ora, my name is Kate and I’m a parent of 2 kids at the school.  I’m a secondary school Geography teacher, originally from Canada.  I’ve been teaching internationally for a number of years, before we made the decision to come back to New Zealand for our young family.  We love being outdoors, camping and hiking.  ​

Robert Shanks

Parent Representative

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​Toby Moore

Parent Representative

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