Our People

Our Team

We believe teachers are the most important feature of a successful education system. 

At our school teachers will:

• Believe that every student can improve.
• Inquire into the impact of their teaching on their students.
• Set high expectations for students to raise standards.
• Improve access for students to support and external expertise as required.
• Provide safe learning environments for risk taking and focused goal setting.
• Be supported by ongoing targeted professional development.

Leadership Team

Hamish Lancaster

Principal

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Nicola Ritchie

Site Leader Dobson | Assistant Principal

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Yolandi Knoesen

Site Leader Blackball

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Teaching Team

Georgina Atfield

Room 2 | Years 0-2

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Joela Hagenaar

Room 4 | Years 3-4

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Nicola Ritchie

Room 5 | Years 5-8

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Yolandi Knoesen

Room 8 | Years 0-8

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Support Staff

Wendy Williams

Office Administrator

Amy Cunningham

ORS Specialist Teacher

Mandy Taylor

Kaiawhina

Kim Rees

Teacher Aide

Bonnie Fraser-McFadden

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Amy Cassidy

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Rochelle Hutson

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Kim Waterman

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Drummond Young

Bus Driver

Catherine Mathers

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James Champion

Caretaker

Sharlene Kippenberger

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