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
Auraki Kaihautū Ramia Honatana
Senior Rūmaki Kaihautū Helen Kingi
Auraki Kaihautu Aroha Black
Whaea Ripeka Koia
Tau 6/7&8 wananga - STEAM - science, technology, engineering,
arts,maths and leadership
Whaea Monique Rio
Pekapekatahi Shared Teacher
Whaea Kimiora Palmer
Literacy programme (STEPS) tutor
Whaea Alana Moriarity
Teacher Aide
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 Crystal Penny
Teacher Aide
Whaea Helen Korewha
Year 1-3 Wānanga Maths
Whaea Rerekau Foster
Auraki Kaiāwhina
Whaea Joy Heremia
Rūmaki early words Kaiawhina
Whaea Rimu Tiakiwai
Teacher Aide
Whaea Cilla Gray
Year 1-3 Wānanga literacy
Erin Te Pou
Principal
Ramia Honatana
Deputy Principal / Auraki Kaihautū
Yr 6/7/8 Wananga STEAM - science, technology,
engineering,arts, maths
Whaea Sarah Copeland
Learning support and attendance
Whaea Reremoana Rota
Year 1-3 Wānanga. Kia hāngai ki te Pangarau
Matua William Berryman
ICT consultant
Whaea Delia Melbourne
Teacher release - Art
Matua Anaru Black
Auraki Kaiāwhina
Matua David Kinghazel
Auraki Kaiāwhina
Karen Tutaki-Faulker
The Best Chef
Whaea Helen Kingi
Year 4-6 Wānanga - Kia hāngai ki te Putaiao
Whaea Debbie Hughes
Teacher Release
Jacqueline Thrupp
Auraki Kaiāwhina
Whaea Te Rumate Mahutoto
Whaea Jamie Pere
Year 1-3 wānanga Arts
Whaea Teia Herewini
Rūmaki Kaihautū
Year 1-3 wānanga. Kia hāngai ki te mahi Toi
Whaea Te Amiona Korewha
Pekapekatahi Shared Teacher
Matua Kirke Sawrey
Teacher release - STEAM / Te Reo
Matua Rob Stevenson
Digital Fluency /Minecraft Co-ordinator