About Us

I really enjoy working at Kaikōura Primary School. After four years as a teacher aide, I stepped into the office manager role and enjoy the fast-paced nature of the office, where no two days are the same. One of the best parts of my role is still being able to see and interact with the children every day.

Outside of school, my husband and I have two children. I keep busy with an ever-growing list of hobbies and after school activites and feel very lucky to call Kaikōura home.

Kia ora koutou, I’m Stef (Mrs H), and I am the Year 2 teacher in Pōhutukawa Class.
I completed my Bachelor of Education in 2006 and have worked in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand in a variety of roles, from New Entrants through to Year 7. I really enjoy working with our Year 2 learners, supporting them to build strong foundational skills in literacy and numeracy. This is such an important stage for students as they develop confidence, positive learning habits, friendships, and a strong sense of belonging, and I feel privileged to be part of that journey.
I am originally from Western Australia and moved to Kaikōura in 2017. My husband was born here and attended Kaikōura Primary as a student, and we now have two children currently enrolled at the school. We are also very fortunate to have a large and close extended family living here in town.

Kia ora koutou

After arriving in Aotearoa on my travels from the UK I immediately wanted to stay! I have lived around the top of the South Island since 2005, teaching since 2013 (part-time since having a young family). I enjoy the unique environment that Kaikōura has to offer and love getting out both in and on the ocean.

As both a teacher and parent at KPS, I value the great facilities, resources and space at our kura as well as the fantastic staff and tamariki who create a welcoming, caring and inclusive culture.

Hi, I’m Rebecca, and I’m lucky enough to be the Year 6 teacher starting in 2026. I am passionate about creating a positive, supportive classroom where students feel confident to learn and lead. I have many years of teaching experience and enjoy helping students develop not only their academic skills, but also kindness, courage, and respect.

I have a strong interest in student leadership and value building positive relationships with students, whānau, and the wider Kaikōura community. I feel privileged to work at Kaikōura Primary School, where I attended school, and most importantly, I feel excited to support our learners during such an important stage of their schooling.

Kia ora koutou, my name is Deb. I have lived in Kaikōura nearly all of my life and couldn’t think of a better place to be. In my younger years, I attended Kaikōura Primary School, and it’s an honour to be back here as a Learning Assistant. I have one daughter, and my hobbies are spending time with her, playing netball, swimming and spending time with my family.

After 8 years as a learning assistant, I continue to enjoy the caring learning environment at KPS. I especially enjoy supporting connections with so many students across the different classes. It continues to be a privilege to share in the learning journey of so many wonderful students.