Staff
Callie Thompson
Specialist Teacher
About Me
My purpose is to have a safe and engaging programme where children can strive to reach their potential. Every child has their own uniqueness and it is my job to pull out their best. Nga te Rangi | Te Arawa | Ngai Tai | Tainui | Tuhoe | Ireland | Cook Islands | Tupapa | Manahiki | Ngatangiia | Atiu | Mangaia | Titikaveka | Aitutaki | French Polynesia | Tahiti |
Catherine Kora
Teacher
Te Manukura Maia Whānau (Room 1)
About Me
Taku wawata - kia poipoi, hei whakaawe i te mana o te tamaiti kia mohio ai ratou ki te aroha me te aroha ki te ako. My purpose is to nurture and inspire the potential of a child so they learn to love and love to learn. Ngai Tuhoe | Ngati Maniapoto | Iri te kura me Whakatohea |
Christina Irvine
Executive Officer
About Me
My purpose is to provide the best environment, resources and systems possible. It is to also ensure our tamariki and staff know that they are valued, supported and cared for.
Denise Enua
Senior Teacher
Room 2
About Me
My purpose is to create a whānau-like environment where my learners are proud of who they are, where they’re from and feel safe to take risks while learning.
Filipo Luamanu
Teacher
Room 10
About Me
As a role model and a motivator, my purpose is to challenge my students to reach higher and go further. We grow together.
Hayleigh Bourke
Learning Assistant
About Me
My purpose is to create a fun, happy, safe learning environment where I can give my best so that students who work alongside me can achieve their very best, so they can create a path to a successful future.
Jayne Irwin
Deputy Principal, SENCO
About Me
My purpose is to create an environment where all our people feel supported, accepted and valued so that teaching and learning can be at the forefront. Ngati Maniapoto | Scotland | Glasgow | Ireland | Tipperary |
Katie Batchelor
Teacher
Room 6
About Me
My purpose is to support my students to find their own enthusiasm for learning through high expectations, empathy and humour. Aotearoa | Auckland | Greymouth | Scotland | Aberdeen | England | Kent |
Keely Leilua
Team Pua Leader of Learning
Room 8
About Me
My purpose is to build determined, game changing leaders who will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to choose their own path. They will be infused with Mana, Manaakitanga and Maturanga in all they say and do! Sāmoa | Solosolo | Vaovai | Saleilua | Lona | Sagone | Saleaula |
Kriss Rapana
Teacher
Room 5
About Me
My purpose is to create a safe, inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to celebrate diversity, cultures and experiences. Ngāti Porou | Ngā Puhi | Te Rarawa | Te Au Pouri | Ngai Tai ki Umupuia |
Melini Fasavalu
Principal
About Me
My purpose is to grow learners - students, staff, myself, so we are confident in who we are and what we do and are inspired to grow ourselves and others. When we grow people, we grow community. Sāmoa | Salua | Manono | Faleū |
Paul Wearing
Office Manager
About Me
My purpose is to be a welcoming and warm face for the school. To direct and communicate effectively with all stakeholders involved in our school. To provide a safe and supportive environment for all tamariki, staff and our Waimahia community. Cook Islands | Amuri | Aitutaki |
Natalia Ivanovic
Teacher
Room 11
Sarah Tuusolo
Reo Rua Leader of Learning
Apolima Ipu o Le Ola (Room12)
About Me
My purpose is to provide students with a safe, barrier-free learning environment where they feel valued and important. Sāmoa | Siumu | Saleapaga | Afega | Satupaitea |
Tuan Tran
Caretaker