Paula Wells - Samuel Marsden Collegiate School

Paula Wells joined Marsden in January 2022 following a seven-year tenure as Principal of Sacred Heart Girls’ College in New Plymouth. A passionate educational leader, strategic thinker and innovator, Paula continues to strengthen the exceptional offering that Marsden provides. She also chairs School Sport New Zealand, an organisation committed to making sure Kiwi students have the opportunity to engage with sport and reap its benefits.

Marsden lays the foundation for lives of meaning, accomplishment and genuine happiness. Girls Years 1-13 experience dynamic, flexible learning and a futurefocused education. Students are nurtured, encouraged and respected, and receive the individual attention they need to do well both academically and in their co-curricular pursuits. With small classes, exceptional teaching and Visible WellbeingTM practices integrated at all year levels, children and young people thrive at Marsden.

Find out more at our March Open Mornings - Friday 10 March (Years 7-13) or Tuesday 14 March (Preschool – Year 6).

Jennifer Ioannou - St Brigid’s School

Jennifer was welcomed as the new Principal of St Brigid’s School, Johnsonville in July 2022 and feels blessed and privileged to have joined the St Brigid’s community. St Brigid’s School is a multicultural Catholic school situated in the heart of Johnsonville that caters for over 300 students from Years 1-8. The St Brigid’s School vision, ‘Learning together with strength of character and gentleness of heart’ with the values aroha (love), maia (courage), whakapono (faith) and kotahitanga (inclusiveness) underpin all aspects of school life and the St Brigid’s culture. The school vision and values contribute to the well-deserved reputation that St Brigid’s students have entering college and that is of being competent young people with good character.

Jennifer is passionate about fostering a school environment that is supportive, inclusive and culturally-connected, and has a curriculum that is engaging, future-focused and integrates wellbeing education.

“My daily focus is that our tamariki will be happy, engaged, challenged and supported; prepared for a future where they can be confident and connected, contributing with strong values, ability and citizenship.” marsden.school.nz/register

Ph. 04 476 8707

Web: www.stbrigids.school.nz

Phone: 04 478 6516