Committee Members

Committee Committee Members

Philip Coles

President

Along with his family, Philip is a life-long member of the Cambridge Community. He and his wife Clare live locally on a farm. 12 members of their family have attended St Peter’s School, including Philip himself and both of his sons. Being president of the Alumni Committee for the past 7 years gas given Philip great pleasure. He is also the coordinator of the school’s Snow Sports team.

“I’ve always been impressed with the great relationship and respect that the staff and students have for each other, and I believe that St Peter’s provides something special for every type of child which is why they are so happy and succeed.”

Lindy Malcolm

Committee Member

Lindy Malcolm, (nee Fraser) was proud to act as Deputy Head Girl for her St Peter’s year group (1999). She was the recipient of the Silver Owl in 1998 and the Olsen Family Trophy in 1999. Her education continued at the University of Otago where she gained an Honors Degree in Food Science. She started her career in research and development. However the bulk of her career has been in technical sales and commercial functions, primarily in the manufacturing sector in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. She is now a mother of two pre-school children and has an established and online childcare platform called Little Sprog Co.

“I am passionate about education and St Peter’s School, and believe that our early years are critical in establishing our work ethic, attitude, and develop direction for later life. I felt that being an active member of St Peters Alumni would help me to develop understanding of modern education and the school as it stands today, in addition to staying connected and involved with the school and its past students and teachers."

Nitin Khare

Committee Member

Nitin is a 2002 St Peter’s School leaver and attained a Bachelor of Management Studies from the University of Waikato. He spent a couple of years helping his family run an automotive workshop before returning to Hamilton to pursue a career in banking. Nitin started the Alumni Sports Day in 2003 to maintain a connection with the school by organising a football game between the Alumni and the First XI boys’ team. This has now grown to include many sports involving more Alumni members. Nitin joined the Alumni committee in 2011.

Tim Fookes

Committee Member

Tim joined the Foundation as a representative from the St Peters Parents Association in 2011. From there, Tim became a full member of the Foundation in 2012 and is currently a committee member. Tim is also a committee member of the St Peters Alumni, joining in 2012. Tim was member of the Parents' Association for five years.

Tim is an old boy of St Peters (1972-1978). He is married and his three children all attended the school between 2001 and 2011. He was eager to become involved with St Peters through the various committees because of the value, tradition and excellence which St Peter's School pride themselves on.

Ross Duder

Committee Member

Ross Duder is a Broadhurst Old Boy (Duder Minor) who, after a 50 year career in agricultural research and consulting, was enticed back to St Peter’s by the 75th Jubilee Reunion in 2010. He now can’t stay away. He’s impressed that the school has grown as a co-educational day and boarding school under successive headmasters, yet has retained the Founder’s mantra of Mind, Body and Spirit. Since joining the Alumni committee, Ross has enjoyed reconnecting with the school’s staff, alumni (via reunions), and Foundation Board.