Ngā Kaiako - STAFF
Te Kura ō Te Pāroa seeks to employ staff who actively promote a school culture that recognizes and values the unique position of Māori in New Zealand society.
Teachers at Te Kura ō Te Pāroa are the transmitters of Māori cultural values, karakia and tikanga. Kaiako are an integral way these areas are able to be shared with the tamariki of Te Kura ō Te Pāroa.
All students participate in Performing arts. Haka is an area of strength for Te Kura ō Te Pāroa.
All Staff strive to ensure that our students are engaged in their learning and are achieving educational success, with a pride in their unique identity, language and culture as Māori.
Teachers at Te Kura o Te Pāroa recognise the need to collectively contribute to the success of our Tamariki. Currently we are developing a high trust model to guide the interactions and actions made by staff for the betterment and wellbeing of whanau, students and the community. This is a priority area for the school charter 2022 - 2025
All teaching staff are expected to behave professionally and in accordance with the NZ Teachers Council Code of Ethics. The four (4) fundamental principles being:
AUTONOMY: to treat people with rights that are to be honoured and defended;
JUSTICE: to share power and prevent the abuse of power;
RESPONSIBLE: care to do good and minimize harm to others;
TRUTH: to be honest with others and self.
School Staff
Principal: Erin Te Pou
Deputy Principal: Ramia Honatana
Rūmaki Kaihautū Teia Herewini
Auraki Kaihautū Ramia Honatana
Senior Rūmaki Kaihautū Mark Pouwhare
Auraki Kaihautu Aroha Black
Whaea Ripeka Koia
Tau 6/7&8 wananga - STEAM - science, technology, engineering,
arts,maths and leadership
Whaea Kimiora Palmer
Literacy programme (STEPS) tutor
Matua Murray Korewha
Teacher release - NgatiAwatanga
Whaea Aroha Black
Junior Auraki Kaihautū or Auraki Kaihautu
Year 6/7/8 Wananga STEAM - science, technology, engineering,arts,maths and leadership
Whaea Christine Hall
Teacher Aide
Whaea Atareti Hape
Rūmaki Kaiawhina.
Whaea Huia Brown
Year 4-6 Wānanga - Science focus
Whaea Rose Herewini
Year 4-6 Wānanga technology focus
Whaea Janet McLean
Finance and Resource Administrator
Whaea Karen Nathan
School Administrator
Whaea Maraea Porter
Auraki Kaiāwhina
Whaea Ngahaka HeiHei
Rūmaki kaiawhina
Whaea Crystal Penny
Teacher Aide
Whaea Helen Korewha
Year 1-3 Wānanga Maths
Whaea Sarah Copeland
Learning support and attendance
Whaea Joy Heremia
Rūmaki early words Kaiawhina
Matua Kirke Sawrey
Teacher release - STEAM / Te Reo
Whaea Jamie Pere
Year 1-3 wānanga Arts
Erin Te Pou
Principal
Ramia Honatana
Deputy Principal / Auraki Kaihautū
Yr 6/7/8 Wananga STEAM - science, technology,
engineering,arts, maths
Whaea Rerekau Foster
Auraki Kaiāwhina
Whaea Reremoana Rota
Year 1-3 Wānanga. Kia hāngai ki te Pangarau
Whaea Teia Herewini
Rūmaki Kaihautū
Year 1-3 wānanga. Kia hāngai ki te mahi Toi
Whaea Cilla Gray
Year 1-3 Wānanga literacy
Matua William Berryman
ICT consultant
Whaea Delia Melbourne
Teacher release - Art
Chris Duley
Caretaker
Matua David Kinghazel
Auraki Kaiāwhina
Karen Tutaki-Faulker
The Best Chef
Jacqueline Thrupp
Auraki Kaiāwhina
Matua Anaru Black
Auraki Kaiāwhina
Whaea Helen Kingi
Year 4-6 Wānanga - Kia hāngai ki te Putaiao
Whaea Judith Kapita
Te Pekapekatahi (transitional Class)