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Our Board

Committed To Excellence In Christian Education


The Pacific Group of Christian Schools Limited is governed by a Board of Directors who are committed to ensuring that every aspect of our work remains Christ-centred, mission-driven, and accountable to Government stakeholders. The Board provides strategic direction, oversight, and wise stewardship, enabling us to flourish both now and into the future.

The Board is responsible for:

    Vision & Mission

    Guarding the Christian foundation and guiding the long-term direction of the Group.

    Oversight & Accountability

    Ensuring financial sustainability, compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, and faithful stewardship of resources.

    Leadership Support

    Encouraging, appointing, and working alongside the Executive Principal to enable effective Christ-centred leadership.

    Policy & Governance

    Setting policies that safeguard the integrity of our operations and strengthen the Group’s capacity to serve families and communities.

    A Christ-Centred Commitment

    Board members serve with prayerful discernment, seeking God’s wisdom in every decision. Their commitment reflects the belief that Christian education is a vital ministry that equips young people to glorify God in their studies, their service, and their lives.


    "Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed."
    Proverbs 15:22

    MEET OUR BOARD

    Mark McCrindle
    CHAIR

    Mark McCrindle

    MA, BSc (Psychology), GAICD

    Social Researcher, Director, Pacific Christian Education Ltd, Pacific Group of Christian Schools Ltd; Berowra Christian Community School Ltd; Compassion Australia Ltd; Australian Leadership Foundation Ltd; McCrindle Research Pty Ltd, Safeheart Foundation Ltd.

    Edwin John Boyce
    EXECUTIVE PRINCIPAL / DIRECTOR

    Edwin John Boyce

    OAM; BA; MEd; PhD, FACE, FACEL, AIM.

    Executive Principal of Pacific Group of Christian Schools

    Director of Morling Education, Pacific Group of Christian Schools Ltd, Pacific Christian Education Ltd, Berowra Christian Community School Ltd; Christian Education Development Alliance Ltd.

    Chairman of College of Christian Higher Education Limited

    TREASURER

    David Benjamin Peacock

    Bachelor of Accounting (BAcc) from UTS graduating in 2001 Master of Divinity (MDiv) from SMBC graduating in 2005

    Treasurer, Pacific Group of Christian Schools. Director of Berowra Christian Community School Ltd.

    Nathan Croot
    COMPANY SECRETARY

    Nathan Croot

    BSc, LLB

    Company Secretary, Pacific Group of Christian Schools Ltd. Solicitor and the Principal of Jefferson & Shea Legal.

    DIRECTOR

    Nathan Parkin

    Grad Dip Fin, Fellow FINSIA, Bach Econ.

    Director, Pacific Group of Christian Schools Ltd.

    DIRECTOR

    Helen Gaye McDougall

    B Bus

    Accountant; Director, Pacific Group of Christian Schools Ltd, Pacific Christian Education Ltd, Scott B. McDougall & Associates Pty Ltd.

    DIRECTOR

    Anthony Rex Morgan

    BA; BEc; FCPA; FAICD; CIP;FCILA; FCLA; FUEDI-ELAE; ANZIIF (Fellow)

    Chartered Loss Adjuster; Director, Pacific Group of Christian Schools, Berowra Christian Community School Ltd; A R Morgan Pty Ltd, Ziklag Pty Ltd, Hornsby Community Church Incorporated.

    DIRECTOR

    Gregory Mashiah

    BE (Civil), FIEAust

    Director, Pacific Group of Christian Schools Ltd.

    Board Structure

    This company:

      is a not-for-profit Public company

      is limited by guarantee

      has a Board of Directors made up of Christians from a number of denominations and churches.

      Directors are appointed by the Board to fill casual vacancies or elected by the sole member at the company’s Annual General Meeting (held in May each year). Initial terms of Board membership are for three years. Directors may be re-elected for a further term of three years. The Board comprises of directors with a wide range of gifts and professional expertise, who volunteer their time (other than the Principal). There is a balance between those with a direct involvement in Pacific Hills Christian School (as parents) and those with involvement in other key areas of service. This helps to broaden the Board's understanding of key issues.

      The Board appoints a Chief Executive Officer (the Executive Principal) who is charged with the daily operational responsibilities of the School. The Board focuses its agenda to matters of company policy and of providing direction to the CEO about the future vision of the School and to developing plans towards achieving that vision.

      Company Membership

      Pacific Group of Christian Schools Limited has a sole membership structure with Pacific Christian Education Limited being the sole member.

      Pacific Christian Education Limited has a membership structure with a group of evangelical Christian men and women from the broad community of Christian churches and denominations. Company members include parents, staff, past students, past parents and other Christians from the general community who are interested in supporting the ministry of the Pacific Group of Christian Schools. The Annual General Meeting of Pacific Christian Education Limited is annually held, normally within the school grounds of Pacific Hills Christian School.

      Company members:

        receive Annual Financial Statements;

        receive copies of Directors’ Report; and

        are eligible to attend the Annual General Meeting and other meetings held at times as required.