Nelson College headmaster steps down

Nelson College tumuaki [principal], Richard Dykes, has resigned after four years in the top job.

The college says Mr Dykes made the decision to step down due to a "continuing health issue" and while his departure was a “great loss”, it fully supported his decision and wished him a speedy recovery in the days and weeks ahead.

Educational consultant, Tim Oughton, who works alongside principals in the Nelson region and has held principal roles at Wellington, Auckland and Adelaide schools has been appointed the college’s acting principal until the position can be permanently filled.

Mr Oughton will begin his new role in the second week of term four.