Staff
Ana Basabica
Classroom Teacher
Room 5 Y7
Callie Thompson
Robotics Specialist Teacher
Specialist Hub
About Me
I believe learning is the key to one’s life. Through my own personal development, I hope to serve our Akonga.
Catherine Kora
Teacher
Room 6 Y8
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.
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.
Christine Hormann
Visual Arts Specialist Teacher
Specialist Hub
Denise Enua
Leadership Team
Room 8 Y8
Donna Southworth
SENCO
Hayleigh Bourke
Learning Assistant
About Me
Inclusiveness is the key, where all students get the tools to become healthy active learners in a positive environment.
Jacinta Sepuloni
Teacher
Room 10 Y7
Jayne Irwin
Deputy Principal, SENCO
About Me
My purpose is to create an environment where all of our people feel supported, accepted and valued so that teaching and learning can be at the forefront.
Katie Batchelor
Leadership Team
Room 3 Y7
About Me
My responsibility is to provide high quality learning so students are empowered to effect change in their community.
Keely Leilua
Leadership Team
Room 2 Apolima
About Me
I believe my purpose is to provide high-quality teaching and learning to those I serve, ensuring equal opportunities and autonomy for shaping their individual journeys.
Kriss Rapana
Teacher
Room 12 Te Manakura Maia
About Me
My purpose is to create a mana-enhancing environment, empower lifelong learning, and foster learner agency for students to realise their fullest potential.
Latesha Latu
Teacher
Room 1 Y8
About Me
Education should empower every aakonga. My service to our community is through teaching that provides our tamariki with equitable outcomes.
Leeya Ierome
Learning Assistant
About Me
I believe that the pathway to success involves service—service to your family, church, and community. Through my dedication to service, I aim to motivate and guide others toward success.
Lloyd Tomi
Learning Assistant
Manaia Armstrong
Learning Assistant
Melini Fasavalu
Principal
About Me
My purpose is to grow learners - students, staff and 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.
Mere Andrew-Toia
Teacher
Room 9 Y8
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 |
PJ Tele'a
Learning Assistant
Ruby Monastrial
Food Technology
Specialist Hub
Rugin Peralta
S.T.E.A.M. Specialist Teacher
Specialist Hub
Setefano Selui
Learning Assistant
About Me
I believe that through my identity and self-respect, I can show aroha and loyalty to our community and tamariki.
Sydnee Allden
Teacher
Rm11 Y7
Tuan Tran
Caretaker