Katy Read - Head Conductor

Katy has a strong background in working with children from infants to school age, with a range of disabilities.She was born in Birmingham and is in her second year of working at C.E Southland. Katy's experience with the Pace centre in Aylesbury, which combines C.E principles within a multidisciplinary team, has helped align Our Centre to the other services to better meet the needs of our children. Katy is currently Secretary to the NZ Conductors Association.

Arpi Czegeni - Conductor

In June 2004 I finished my studies at the International Petõ Institute in Budapest and graduated as a conductor-teacher. After completing my state examination I worked in Hungary at a centre for children with special needs. I spent one year at this centre helping children with motor disorders aged 4-12 to develop their skills. I arrived in New Zealand in November 2005 and I have been working here since that time. Although I am leaving soon, I have enjoyed working with the children of Southland and hope to return in the future.

Our Trust & Committee

Andrew Fraser
Chairman - Police Officer & parent of Emily, one of the
first children to attend C.E Southland

John Rhodes
Vice Chairman - Businessman & grandparent of Olivia who attends C.E Southland

Lynley Ramsay
Secretary & Trustee - Parent of Jackson who attend C.E. Southland

Kevin Wall
QSO Centre Manager & Supporter

Virginia Wilson
Trustee - Lawyer
Volunteer & Supporter

Ross Young
Trustee - Businessman
Volunteer & Supporter

Dr Ian Shaw
Trustee - Paediatrician Volunteer & Patron

Tim Shadbolt
Invercargill Mayor – Volunteer & Patron

Tracy Hicks
Gore Mayor - Volunteer & Patron