Staff
Ana Basabica
Teacher
Room 5
Callie Thompson
Teacher
Room 10
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
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.
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
Team Pua Team Leader, Senior Teacher
Room 8
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
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
Teacher
Room 6
About Me
My responsibility is to provide high quality learning so students are empowered to effect change in their community.
Keely Leilua
Apolima Teacher (Room 2), Reo Rua Leader of Learning
Room 2
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
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 11
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.
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.
Natalija Ivanovic
Teacher
Room 9
About Me
My purpose is to inspire students through inclusive and just teaching, which creates a classroom environment filled with cooperation and empowerment.
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 |
Sanjeshni Deo
Specialist Teacher
About Me
I believe inclusiveness is the key to a rich learning environment, encouraging a love for learning, building relationships and working collaboratively.
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.
Tuan Tran
Caretaker