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Our People

Staff of 2023

Hannah

Principal

Tena koutou katoa
I have the great privilege of leading learning here at Kaikōura Primary School. I am passionate about ensuring high expectations for all our learners and maintaining our caring and inclusive school culture, where everyone belongs. On a personal note, I live on a dairy farm with my husband and our five children and I really enjoy helping out on the farm in my spare time.

    Deb

    Office Manager

    My family and I moved to beautiful Kaikōura 18 years ago.  I have worked for Kaikōura Primary School for nearly 14 years.  Our family has a strong association with KPS – both our children attended and my husband was board chair for 5 years.  I feel very privileged to work at KPS, where everyone is valued and included. When I’m not at school I like reading, gardening, the outdoors, and spending time with our adult children and new grandbaby.

      Esther

      Kia ora,

      I have the pleasure of working alongside the fantastic team here at Kaikōura Primary. I love getting to know my student’s interests and passions and using those to create fun learning experiences in the classroom. 

      I am originally from the UK, moving to New Zealand in 2016. I enjoy the outdoor lifestyle that Kaikōura has to offer. In my spare time, you will find me running with my dogs or spending time with my partner, hunting and fishing.

        Mackenzie

        Kowhai Teacher

        Kia ora,

          Kelly

          Pohutukawa Teacher

          Kia ora koutou!
          My name is Kelly and I have the pleasure of working with all the fantastic tamariki in Pohutukawa. I am a newly qualified teacher and have a background in Speech and Language Therapy so I am passionate about oral language, reading and early literacy. 
          My family roots lie here in Kaikoura and after living and studying in different parts of the world my husband and I now have the privilege of raising our own children in this beautiful part of Aotearoa. 
          Ngā mihi nui

            Karen

            Harakeke Teacher/Deputy Principal

            I believe teaching and learning are things we all do every day of our lives.  As a teacher, it is my privilege to find teachable moments where I can use the children’s passion to build their knowledge and confidence. 
            We have a busy family, our children are almost all grown up and we have 2 precious granddaughters.  I love animals and have horses and dogs with who I share a very outdoors life.

              McKenzie

              Manuka Teacher

              Kia ora. 

                Willie

                Rimu Teacher

                Kia ora koutou
                Ko Willie Manuel toku ingoa
                No Kaikōura ahau
                I enjoy fishing, surfing and rugby. I am a father of two and grandfather of 3.  I have been teaching for over 20 years. Before that, I worked at Whale Watch Kaikōura and was a fisherman employed by Virgo Fisheries in Kaikōura. My favourite subjects to teach are Mathematics, Kapahaka, and The Arts.
                Naku noa

                  Nick

                  I am originally from Cornwall in the UK and have been teaching for almost 10 years. Since becoming a teacher, I have worked with a range of ages and in a range of settings across the world, including a jungle school in Costa Rica! I am passionate about teaching music and working with my Year 6’s to help them learn how to make music together. I love the outdoors and keeping healthy in body and mind. I encourage a positive attitude towards everything that we do and hold creativity in the highest regard.

                    Mel

                    Totara Teacher

                      Kelly

                      Pohutukawa Teacher

                      I am also a teacher in Pohutukawa class and I love to see all the smiling faces when I come into school.

                        Sue

                        Resource Teacher of Literacy

                        I have had a VERY long association with KPS. I started school on the same site as a five year old, attending through to age 17.  My three children attended KPS and I taught in the Year 5/6 area for several years. Now, as Resource Teacher of Literacy, I enjoy working in all local schools. However, I am so lucky to be based at our awesome Kaikōura Primary. Home and family are most important to me. I have four grandchildren in Christchurch and Melbourne to keep me busy as well. 

                          Gwen

                          Teacher’s Aide

                          Kia Ora I’m Gwen
                          I moved to Kaikōura almost 32 years ago. I have been at Kaikōura Primary for 27 years as a Teacher’s Aide and I still love everything about my job! I work with individuals and groups and I have good rapport with all the children.  I believe that school should feel like a fun, safe place to be.

                            Sarah

                            Teacher’s Aide

                            Kia ora I’m Sarah

                            I feel very lucky to work as a teacher’s aide alongside such an amazing team of teachers and tamariki here at KPS. Every school day is fun, full of smiling faces and positive energy. Outside of school, I’m busy with my young family, Saturday sports, and getting out and about enjoying the biking and walking trails around Kaikōura.

                              Tania

                              Teacher’s Aide

                                Nigel

                                Caretaker/Groundsman

                                I have been the caretaker for going on 5 years in November 2022 and both my children attended KPS. I have a long history with the school from my time working as a local builder and being on the BOT during the rebuild of our school. I enjoy my work here because it is so varied and on a fine day you couldn’t ask for a better office because of our location.

                                  Board of Trustees

                                  • Board Chair – Vicki Gulleford
                                  • Principal – Hannah Simpson
                                  • Staff Representative – Kelly Addis
                                  • Elected member – Corinne Lister
                                  • Elected member – Leanne Taylor
                                  • Elected member – Sarah Williams
                                  • Runanga Representative – Moana Manawatu

                                  Contact


                                  19 Torquay Street
                                  Kaikōura
                                  7300

                                  Phone 03 3195440

                                  Email Office office@kaikoura.school.nz
                                  Email Principal  principal@kaikoura.school.nz

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                                  Kaikōura Primary School

                                  19 Torquay Street
                                  Kaikōura
                                  New Zealand

                                  Ph:  +64 3 319 5440
                                  Fax: +64 3 319 5400
                                  Email: office@kaikoura.school.nz

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