Our Staff

LEADERSHIP TEAM

Principal / Tumuaki: Andrea Smith

Deputy Principal: Tim Hikuroa

Ngā Kākano (Foundation Class): Leah Drummond

When your child starts kura at Parklands School, they will begin in our Foundation Class - Ngā

Kākano. This is a transition class where students will learn all about school, in a space that is designed especially for them. A small class size gives us the opportunity to get to know your child and give them the skills they need before moving into a Year One class (either English or Māori Medium). Please come into the school office and ask if you would like to find out more!

English Medium Classes

Room 1: Years 6-8: Tim Hikuroa (Deputy Principal)

Room 2: Years 6-8: Craig Barrow

Room 3: Years 2-3: Sarah Coup

Room 4: Years 5-6: Neil Bowdler

Room 9: Years 0-1: Tania Scarf

Literacy Support: Shona King

Release Teachers: Anna Ormandy, Jess Drummond, Garret Young and Karyn McKerrow.

Taumata Kahuki (Māori Bilingual)

Ruma 8: Tau 1 - 2 : Jessie Francis Young

Ruma 7: Tau 2 - 3: Amanda Davis (Junior School Pod Leader)

Ruma 6: Tau 3-4: Matua Weesang Paaka

Ruma 5: Tau 5 -6: Vairi Hikuroa (Senior School Pod Leader)

Room Tuakana: Tau 6 to 8: Deanne Kawe (Taumata Kahuki Pod Leader)

Please note: Our Māori Bilingual classrooms are currently being upgraded.

MOTUEKA TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION CENTRE (MoTEC)

Team Leader: Idrice Tahat

E-Learning Lead Teacher: Kate Ericksen

Teachers: Karyn McKerrow, Megan Wilson, Garret Young

Support Staff

Learning Assistants:

Elise Jenkin, Rachel Fry (featured), Stuart Kere, Sarah Robertson, Libby Kawiti, Angela Pratt, Shannon Gifkins, Tammy Acason

Learning Support Coordinator (LSC)

SENCO

Janet Sim: LSC

Anne Campbell : SENCO

OFFICE / SUPPORT STAFF

School Secretary: Sequoya Briggs (featured above)

Financial Officer: Jenny Lomas

Property Manager: Dave Gillions

Social Worker in Schools (SWIS): Julie Woodley

Cleaners: Andrew Leslie

Ron And Spike