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The revelations of historical abuse at a prominent Waikato boarding school is expected to trigger more claims from former students.

Deputy principal Yevette Williams is leaving St Peter's, Cambridge, after an unexplained absence and the resignation of the executive principal, her husband.

“The Trust Board, senior leadership team and staff have worked with WorkSafe on updating and enhancing policies and procedures to ensure that we have the right environment to support great learning and teaching,” he said. “At a Board level, some new committees have been created to engage a broad range of stakeholders and to ensure open dialogue occur around all key areas of the school.” Macaskill-Smith said a new staff representative had also been elected to the board to assist that process. “As the Chair of St Peter’s, Cambridge, I am proud of the way our team have continued ...

Macaskill-Smith is currently working in New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom and the Middle East with start-ups, non-Governmental organisations, private and public sector organisations in advisory and governance roles. But after 20-odd years with Pinnacle – a network of general practices and a community service provider, managing the healthcare of thousands of Waikato patients – and six with Ventures – dedicated to exploring what’s next in the health system – Macaskill-Smith knew it was time to try something different. In mid-2020, he resigned as chief executive of Pinnacle Ven...