I am William’s mum and, since he started school, I have been so impressed with the strong sense of whanaungatanga and manaakitanga that we have experienced.
I attended St. Canice’s myself and my dad served on the Board of Trustees then so it’s a bit of a case of back to the future! I feel very honoured to now serve on the board myself and hope to support the positive culture of the school and contribute to the wellbeing of our tamariki.

Kia ora, talofa lava, malu ‘etau, mauri!
I am Sharina Mahutariki, proud mum to Zaiya, Iaia (Year 7), Ariana (Year 5), and wife to Vai. With 20 years of experience in educational leadership, alongside work in digital business, governance, and Māori and Pasifika achievement, I am honoured to serve on the St Canice’s Board of Trustees. Guided by our values of Kōtuitui, Rauhītia, Toa Takitini, and Whakapono, I’m committed to supporting our school’s vision of “weaving our futures together” through strong whānau partnerships, inclusive learning, and caring, faith-centred leadership.

Kia ora koutou, Bula Vinaka and hello, my name is Alyce Tora and I’m one of the Parent Representatives on the Saint Canice’s Board of Trustees. I am a local to the Westport community and a mum to three girls. Havana and Navy attend Saint Canice’s, and Romy is still at daycare. I am friendly and approachable, and I place a strong value on kindness, respect, and open communication. I come from a local background and also represent the Pasifika community through my husband, Iliesa, who is Fijian. I see this as an important strength I can bring to the board. I currently work at Westport Early Learning, where I organise the board meetings and serve as treasurer, so I am familiar with governance and working collaboratively to support positive outcomes for children and families.I am really looking forward to contributing in a positive and meaningful way to our school community.

I have had a long involvement in St Canice’s School, originally as a student, then later as a teacher and Deputy Principal. I have seen generations of students and families grow and thrive at St Canice’s. Now retired, I still assist in preparing students for the Sacraments of Confirmation, Reconciliation and Eucharist. I joined the board as a proprietor’s representative earlier this year, and remain committed to ensuring the best outcomes for the school, the parish, and the community that surrounds us.

As a teacher in a leadership position, I took on the role of Staff Representative on the Board in 2025 to deepen my understanding of governance and to share staff perspectives and ideas with the board. I’m proud to work alongside our board, whānau, and community to support the direction of our kura and ensure every child has the best possible learning experience.