Staff

Staff

Ana Basabica

Teacher

Room 5

About Me

Coming Soon

E: anab@waimahia.school.nz

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.

E: calliet@waimahia.school.nz

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.

E: catherinek@waimahia.school.nz

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.

E: christinai@waimahia.school.nz

Denise Enua

Team Pua Team Leader, Senior Teacher

Room 8

About Me

Coming soon

E: denisee@waimahia.school.nz

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.

E: hayleighb@waimahia.school.nz

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.

E: jaynei@waimahia.school.nz

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.

E: katieb@waimahia.school.nz

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.

E: keelyl@waimahia.school.nz

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.

E: krissr@waimahia.school.nz

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.

E: lateshal@waimahia.school.nz

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.

E: leeyai@waimahia.school.nz

Manaia Armstrong

Learning Assistant

About Me

Coming Soon

E: manaiaa@waimahia.school.nz

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.

E: melinif@waimahia.school.nz

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.

E: natalijai@waimahia.school.nz

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 |

E: paulw@waimahia.school.nz

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.

E: sanjeshnid@waimahia.school.nz

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.

E: setefanos@waimahia.school.nz

Tuan Tran

Caretaker

About Me

Coming soon

E: tuant@waimahia.school.nz