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Our People

Our school is led by a passionate and dedicated team who care deeply about creating a supportive, inspiring environment for students. Their work ensures every student has the opportunity to thrive.

Senior Management 

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Justin Somerville

Principal

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Helen Taege

Junior Deputy Principal

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Rachel Brentnall

Senior Deputy Principal

Team Leaders

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Natalie Pienaar

Year 0/1 (Room 19)

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Indira Manda

Year 2 (Room 15)

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Veronica Gardonis

Year 3 (Room 12)

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Amy Tomokino

Year 4 (Room 9)

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Anna Sizer

Year 5/6 (Room 1)

Teachers

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Anna Sizer

Room 1 (Year 6)

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Hina Sharif

Room 2 (Year 6)

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Jasmine Massey

Room 3 (Year 5/6)

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Jenny Jiang

Room 4 (Year 5)

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David McMahon

Room 6 (Year 5)

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Thys Janse Van Rensburg

Room 7 (Year 4)

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Annie Hudson

Room 8 (Year 4)

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Amy Tomokino

Room 9 (Year 4)

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Angela Murphy

Room 10 (Year 3)

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Bobbie McIntosh

Room 11 (Year 3)

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Veronica Gardonis

Room 12 (Year 3)

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Batul Vaid

Room 14 (Year 1)

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Indira Manda

Room 15 (Year 2)

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Johanna Motupally

Room 16 (Year 1)

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Sandeep Kaur

Room 17 (Year 1)

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Sophie Zavaleta

Room 18 (Year 1)

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Natalie Pienaar

Room 19 (Year 1)

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Tina Shope

Room 20 (Year 0/1)

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Nirmala Ravishankar

Room 22 (Year 2)

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Hannah Woolford

Room 23 (Year 2)

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Sarah-Jane Urunkar

Hub - ESOL Coordinator

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Ngaio Duffy

Room 13 - ESOL

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Megan Pooley

Specialist Music & Classroom Release Teacher

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Rebecca Somerville

Specialist Te Reo Maori & Dance and Drama Teacher

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Katie O'Shea

Digital Technology Teacher

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Raewyn Prendiville

Classroom Release Teacher

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Jess Spencer

Classroom Release Teacher

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Robyn Joyce

SENCO

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Fleur McLeod

Teacher Aide

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Rekha Treanor

Teacher Aide

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Aurica Gheorghiu

Teacher Aide

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Marlei Aitken

Teacher Aide

Support Staff

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Monique Godwin

Administration Manager

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Rebecca Blamey

Office Manager

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Bella Lobo

Librarian/Receptionist

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Sandy Wilson

Finance Manager

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Takumi Doi

IT Manager

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Craig Lord

Property Manager

School Board

Our school board is responsible for the governance of the school and its primary objective is to ensure that every student can reach their highest possible standard in student achievement.

Some of the board's core responsibilities include setting the strategic direction for the school, protecting the school's values, monitoring and evaluating student learning outcomes, approving policies, financial stewardship and building community engagement and support.

For further information about the role of school boards please see the link below to NZSTA’s guide to the role of school boards. If you have any queries, please contact the Presiding Member by emailing schoolboard@halseydrive.school.nz

Our Current Board Members

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Justin Somerville

Principal

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Angela Murphy

Staff Representative

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Fiona Simpson

Presiding Member

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Victoria Puxty

Parent Representative

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Vikash Chhaganlal

Parent Representative

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Sima Lal

Parent Representative

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Alan Chan

Parent Representative

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Monique Godwin

BOT Secretary

Friends of Halsey Drive School

The Friends of Halsey Drive School is a group of dedicated parents, caregivers, and whānau who work in partnership with the school to support our students and school community. They organise events, help fundraise for resources and initiatives, and strengthen connections between home and school. Their efforts make a meaningful difference to the learning environment and sense of belonging at Halsey Drive School.

 

New members are always welcome! Please contact Helen Taege by emailing htaege@halseydrive.school.nz

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