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Wednesday July 5, 2017
MEET YOUR
Principal
Linden School After spending two decades at her previous school, four and a half as principal, Gaylene Hill moved to Linden School in 2015. A Masters of Education (with distinction) and reading recovery trained, she revels in spending time in the classroom. Community engagement is central to the Linden School ethos, working as a family to ensure success. Gay-
lene is most proud of the school’s family feel, owing her students achievements to supportive parents, dedicated teachers and their own hard work. Drive, strive, thrive. Kokiritia, Tohetia, Wikitoriatia. It’s the school vision and according to ERO, it’s something they’re excelling at. From growing vegetables to using a 3D printer, sustainability to technology,
students are given everything they need to succeed in life. Currently work is underway, raising funds for a new playground, ensuring that students enjoy their time both in and out of the classroom. Gaylene will be away on study leave in term 3, focusing on engagement of Urban Maori, leaving the school in the capable hands of Pip Newton.
Website: www.linden.school.nz Phone: 04 232 5329
Years Programme. St Mark’s has always been a coeducational school, and this is something which Kent proudly believes in. “Co-educational schools reflect the diversity of our society. This is boys and girls, learning and working together just like the world we live in”. St Mark’s is such a special place to Kent that this is his second time
working at the school. He was Deputy Principal from 2002 to 2006, and then returned as Principal, a role he has been in since 2011. “It’s not just a job for me,” he says. “I love St Mark’s. I couldn’t think of a better job in the world”.
Website: www.st-marks.school.nz Phone: 04 385 9489
Ngaio School strives for excellence, and the relationship that exists between supportive parents, passionate teachers and dedicated students ensures that this is achieved. As Principal, Liz Millar, puts it, “Everyone here knows what we’re on about”. A focus on inclusion and whanau partnerships ensures the school is also achieving their vision of ‘Relationships at the
Heart’. Liz has been at Ngaio School since 2008, and unfortunately for the school and wider community she has decided to change paths and retire, finishing at the end of next term. Associate Principal, Amanda Frater, will be stepping into the role of Acting Principal halfway through term three providing a smooth transition as new
principal Raewyn Watson starts in term four.
spect. The staff at Paparangi are just as amazing; a hard-working team who inspire the children to be the best they can be! Paparangi School currently has a roll of 230 pupils, the largest the school has seen in over 20 years. The recent increase in growth has seen the remodeling of three classrooms as well as the school library, with the new library set to
open in August. Come and visit us soon - we would love to meet you and your child!
St Mark’s Church School Kent Favel is the Principal of St Mark’s Church School which is celebrating its centenary in September this year. It is the only coeducational independent school in Wellington, which educates boys and girls from Preschool right through to Year 8. Based at the Basin Reserve, St Mark’s is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the Primary
Ngaio School Walking into Ngaio School you would never guess the school has over 500 pupils. There are 19 classrooms and learning studios across the school as well as 6 soon to be completed bespoke 21st century learning spaces. Ngaio is a big school with a small school feel. It is a place where the success of all students is celebrated.
Website: www.ngaio.school.nz Phone: 04 939 6455
Paparangi School There’s not many schools in Wellington that have an Adventure Zone, where children can build forts and huts from pallets, tyres and cable reels, but Paparangi School has exactly that. Situated in the Northern suburb of Paparangi, roughly 10km from the city centre, Paparangi is a Green-Gold EnviroSchool dedicated to growing confident, enthusiastic achievers.
Paparangi School is a close-knit community, building a sense of belonging for all students, their family and whanau. Principal Tracey Arthurs, who has been at the school since the start of 2016, is proud of the students who are friendly and welcoming, keen to learn, curious and creative; exhibiting the school’s values of care, responsibility, courtesy and re-
Email: office@paparangi.school.nz Phone: 478 6617
Cardinal McKeefry Catholic School Kia ora, I am Tania Savage, the Principal of Cardinal McKeefry School, a small year 1-8 Catholic primary school in the suburbs of Nothland/Wilton, situated 15 minutes from Wellington city centre. I have been fortunate to be part of Catholic education within Wellington for the past 18 years. Firstly as a staff member at St Francis Xavier, Tawa,
then as Deputy Principal at Holy Cross, Miramar. In July 2015 I was delighted to be appointed as Principal of Cardinal McKeefry School. As a product of a small country school in Timaru, I know the value in growing up in an environment that allows all students to take up leadership opportunities. I am privileged to be a member of the CMcK staff
who offer excellent academic education that is tailored to the individual. I have extensive experience leading digital technology within education and I am completing a Masters in Education at Victoria University. Phone: 04 475 3262 Address: 66 Albemarle Rd, Wilton/ Northland
Website: www.cardinalmckeefry. school.nz