Mr Mitchell Forbes

Board Member (Deputy Chair)| Parent Representative

Hi, my name is Mitchell ForbesI have been actively involved with St Patrick’s College Silverstream since 2007 when our first of four boys started at Stream.

In 2007 I joined the Stream Family and Friends fundraising committee to learn more about the College and the day-to-day activities of the boys and the College. Since 2007 I have involved myself in numerous Fundraising events, School trips and aided with the update and upgrade of facilities to deliver better resources, greater services and new capability to our Students, Staff and College Community.

I am incredibly passionate about our College and want to be involved in the continued development of our boys and our school.

I understand the role of the Board of Trustees and the significant responsibility. I want to know that St Pats will develop and grow our sons into extraordinary young men who are proud to be a Streamer.

Inspector Patrick Thomas

Board Member | Parent Representative

I am an Inspector in the NZ Police. My Grandfather was a foundation student of Saint Patricks Silverstream. I did my schooling in Wanganui, primary at Marist and secondary at Saint Augustine’s College.

I first moved to Upper Hutt in 1989 as a member of the NZ Army where I joined the Upper Hutt rugby club and the Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Club. It was in these arenas where I enhanced my respect for the school mixing with numerous old boys.

After more than 10 years in the Army, I joined the Police in 1997 and have spent the majority of time since then Policing in the Hutt Valley. We are a Catholic family and I am passionate about the future of our community and want my sons to get the best of opportunities with their schooling. I have two sons’ here at St Patrick’s Silverstream, and a daughter currently in her second year at Otago University after her schooling at St Mary’s College.

I have experience in operational and strategic leadership in a Policing and Board environment. My governance experience includes eight years as a director on the board of the NZ Police Association and six years on the school’s board of trustees. I consider myself a good team man and am a firm believer that the best results come when you can create a positive team environment.

Mrs Selina Ede

Board Member | Parent Representative

Kia ora koutou, malo e lelei,

My name is Selina Ede and this is my second year as a parent representative on Silverstream’s Board of Trustees. My son started at Stream in 2020 and is now in year twelve. In winter you will see me supporting on the rugby field and in summer supporting on the softball diamond. I am a teacher and have in been in the profession for over ten years. I work at St Joseph’s School where I am Tumuaki Tuarua/Deputy Principal. I love living in Upper Hutt and being part of this community.

I am passionate about Education and an advocate for change that can benefit our children and acknowledge and celebrate our differences. It is extremely important to continue to develop and maintain strong community connections, cultural inclusiveness and embrace diversity. Our children must remain at the core of what we do. I hope that when our boys leave Stream they are lifelong learners, confident to make their mark as global citizens.

Mr Dean Spicer

Board Member | Parent Representative

It is an honour to serve the St Patrick’s College Silverstream whānau as a parent representative on the Board of Trustees. I will seek to utilise my skills and experience to ensure best practice governance of the school board for the betterment and well-being of the students, staff and wider community.

I am a proud father of six children and married to my amazing wife, Michelle. We have made Upper Hutt our home for over 20 years and my son, Mike, attends the College.

Family, faith and community are cornerstones of who I am. I believe in striving to do my best and making a significant contribution to whatever I apply myself.

I am a Charter Financial Analyst, CFA and a member of the Institute of Directors New Zealand and have completed the Institute’s Company Director’s Course.

I have spent more than 30 years in investment banking both in New Zealand, Asia, the UK and continental Europe, holding senior positions and interacting with large corporate and government organisations.

As your representative, I will work to ensure the school is well managed and meets its statutory obligations and adheres to the stated policies of the school.

email: deanajspicer@icloud.com

Mr Rob Ferreira

Board Member | Rector/Tumuaki

Rob is a Board Member of the School Board.

Mr Kevin Havell

Board Member | Staff Representative 

Tēnā koutou My name is Kevin Havell and I am the Staff Representative on the School Board. I have been a Religious Education teacher at the College since 2010. Apart from teaching, I have been keenly involved in the extra-curricular life of the school coaching and managing football, futsal and athletics. My two sons, Nick and Marcus, attended Stream and received a fantastic education which provided an excellent foundation for their adult lives. I am very passionate about excellence at our College be that spiritual, academic or sporting.

It has been a privilege to represent all staff to date and to serve on the School Board. 

Conor Sharkey

Board Member | Student Representative

My name is Conor Sharkey, I am a Year 10 Student and have the privilege of serving on the School Board. I understand the importance of giving a student perspective effectively on our school board. 

Mr Mark Crofskey

Board Chairperson

Mark is a retired commercial law firm partner, and "big four” consultancy firm partner - now working as an independent consultant in Wellington and around the motu. Mark exclusively focuses his practice on working on a pro bono basis for not-for-profit organisations. He is a board member of KidsCan and is a member of numerous community and charitable organisations. 

Mark is committed to achieving good outcomes for people, communities, public and private enterprises through inclusive, transparent and results-focused governance. Mark has a strong background in a range of sectors including education, energy and resources, infrastructure, the arts, faith-based organisations, sports and technology.  

Mark is based in Te Whanganui-a-Tara - Wellington with his wife and two sons. 

Mr Michael Blackmore

Board Member

Managing Director of AIB Group Insurance Ltd.

Old boy from 1989-1992.

I have 3 children, one of them attending St Pats currently.

I’m passionate about supporting the school in its next phase of development. Working with the BOP in guiding the school with its great history, values and potential for our boys.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Mrs Katrina Mannix

Board Member

Kia ora. I am a mother of three past pupils and am married to Tim Mannix, the College’s Director of Rugby who is also an Old Boy of Stream. I have enjoyed a rich relationship with our College over many years, where I have been fortunate to witness the way of Mary = Marist way, in our student body and staff. I feel privileged to be serving on the BoP, where I will continue supporting the delivery of our strategic goals.

Sectare Fidem 

Mr Tony O’Connell

Board Member

Tony has been on the Board of Proprietors for the last six years.  He has three sons all of whom have either been through St Patrick's College Silverstream as boarders or are currently in the boarding house and attending school.  Tony has been in the construction and development business for over 20 years. His role as Managing Director focuses on liaising with clients and consultants while also managing the complaints department.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Mr Tony Ward

Board Member

I am a former Old Boy, as was my brother and my son was a Boarder at the College.  I have been a Sports Administrator for over thirty years having previously worked at New Zealand Rugby.  For the past twenty-five years, I have managed professional rugby teams at both a domestic and international level.  I am also an active Volunteer at Wellington Coastguard and also serve on the Wellington Coastguard Board.  My son is currently in his final year as a cadet at Smedley Station and Cadet Training Farm. 

Mr Rob Ferreira

Managing Representative | Rector/Tumuaki

Rob attends the Board of Proprietors as Rector of the College and is a member of the School Board.

Mr Jimmy Van Dissen

Board Member