Meet the Team
The Boarding Department is home to 30 boys and 27 girls, cared for by a large team of staff who work together to ensure high standards of care are provided for all. RSD Boarding has a very vibrant atmosphere with a clear ethos of making all boarders feel relaxed and at ease in a homely environment.
The Boarding staff consists of the Head of Boarding, who is responsible for the overall running of the Boarding Department, an Assistant Head of Boarding and a team of Boarding Staff made up of teaching and non teaching staff with boarding responsibilities, a team of matrons (covering day and night duties) and a team of tutors from our sister school in New Zealand, the Dilworth School.
Miss Sarah Winslow
Head of Boarding
Mrs Laura Nelson
Assistant Head of Boarding
Mrs Rachel Lucas
Admissions Officer
Ms Judy Byrne
Day Matron
Mrs Charlene Saygi
Night Matron
Miss Maxine Campbell
Night Matron
Mrs Ruth Anne Arneill
Boarding Staff
Mr Stephen Black
Boarding Staff
Miss Laura Burnett
Boarding Staff
Miss Katie Chambers
Boarding Staff
Miss Kristyn Cuddy
Boarding Staff
Miss Alison Donaghy
Boarding Staff
Mr Jorge Garcia
Boarding Staff
Mr Caleb Haugh
Boarding Staff
Ms Helena Hendron
Boarding Stafff
Mrs Catharine Montgomery
Boarding Staff
Mrs Naomi Peden
Boarding Staff
Mrs Louise Shaw
Boarding Staff
Mr Gareth Willis
Boarding Staff
Uiketapu (Tapu) Vainikolo
Dilworth Tutor
Ifalame Lui
Dilworth Tutor
Nicholas Perano
Dilworth Tutor
The day school teaching staff help to supervise evening prep alongside boarding staff, and collectively they provide lots of support for boarders and ensure a high standard of care.
Medical and dental facilities are close by and matrons ensure that any dental or health issues are dealt with promptly and efficiently.
There is a consistent focus upon ensuring high levels of medical and pastoral care, academic support and guidance on how to enjoy life in Boarding.
There is also a Boarders’ Committee, consisting of boarders and boarding staff, which meets regularly to discuss issues and suggest improvements. This is a key way for pupils and staff to ensure that everyone’s voice is heard and new ideas explored.
Most recently, the committee has focused upon revamping the menus for evening meals and breakfast and this has led to significant investment in kitchen facilities, equipment and ingredients and the appointment of additional staff in the kitchen. RSD boarding is all about working together to create the best experience possible!
