Staff
We have a wonderful staff. The school is separated into three syndicates. The syndicate and class names have their translation beside them. The syndicates are named after parts of the Pohutukawa tree. The Pohutukawa tree is prominent in our community. | | | | | | Te Tiwai | The Trunk | | | Mrs Hanlen | Whare Atawhai - House of Confidence | Yr 2 | | Ms Walker | Wharekura - School House | | | Ms Baker | Kahukura - Rainbow | Yr 1 | | Miss Gouk | Whare Maiatanga - House of Confidence | Yr NE/1 | | Mrs Irving | Uenuku - Rainbow | Yr 2 | | | |
Nga Peka |
The Branches | | | Mrs Holder | Te Moana - The Sea | Yr 4 | | Mrs Simpson | Te Ao Hurihuri - The Changing World | Yr 3 | | Ms Ward | Te Atatu - The Dawn | Yr 4 | | Ms McKelvey | Whare Whakaaio - Peaceful House | Yr 3 | | Mrs Craig | Te Ra - The Sun | Yr 4 | | | | Nga Huiarau | The Leaves | | | Mrs Jones | Te Marama - The Moon | Yr 5&6 | | Ms Fifield | Awatea - Morning Star | Yr 5&6 | | Mrs Woods | Matariki - Paliedes (Constellation) | Yr 5&6 | | Mrs England | Meremere - Evening Star | Yr 5&6 | | | | | More Staff | | | | Tony Horsfall | Principal | | | Kay Simpson | Deputy Principal | | Anna Humpherson | Reading Recovery & Reading Recovery Release | | | Lisa Barlow | Release Teacher | | | | | . | | | | Support Staff | | | | Jenny McKenzie | Office Manager | | | Julie Staniland | Teacher Aide - Librarian | | | Jude Marsh | Teacher Aide | | | Debbie Rowe | Teacher Aide | | | Susan Haines | Teacher Aide | | | Leigh Brown | Teacher Aide | | | Isaac Henry | Teacher Aide | | | Kirsten Stokes | Teacher Aide | | | Louise Corston | Teacher Aide | | | Averil Kay | Teacher Aide | | | Michelle Chambers | IT Teacher Aide | | | | | | Lyall Rishworth | Grounds Manager | | | | |
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The Board of Trustees meets in the school staff room on Monday's of week five and nine of each term at 5:30pm. Upcoming meetings are advertised in the school newsletter. Parents/caregivers are invited to attend the Board meetings. The Board of Trustees are elected every three years. The agenda for, and minutes from, Board of Trustees meetings are available at the school office. Annual reports, budgets and policies are also available from the office on request. A Board of Trustees newsletter, outlining points discussed and decisions made, is sent out on a regular basis. | Chairperson | Dean Finlay | Finance | Paul Singh | | Deputy Chairperson | Wendy Gatward | Communications | Cindy Lee | | Property | Richard Miller | Staff Rep | Sandy Jones | | Principal | Tony Horsfall | | |
Parent & Teachers Association (PTA) |
Parent Teacher Association The school has an active Parent Teacher Association (P.T.A.) which plays a vital role in providing support for the children of our school. The Association involves itself in supporting curriculum evenings, organisation of social occasions, special projects and fund raising. We are particularly fortunate in the dedication and enthusiasm shown by our P.T.A. Meetings of the PTA are held regularly, usually at 7.30pm twice per term on a Monday in the school staffroom. New members are always welcome. | Co-Presidents | Di Brown | |
| | Secretary | Tania Humberstone | Treasurer | Leigh Brown | |