WE ARE TEAM WHĀRITE

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Kia ora. Kō Raewynne Hill tōku ingoa. Hi, my name is Raewynne Hill (Whaea Raewynne). I am the team leader of Whārite Team. I work across Whārite team supporting students and teachers. I strongly believe in developing a Community of Learners where the students, their Whanau and I are partners in our learning journey. I have a strong interest in literacy and love seeing students being creative while exploring their interests and developing their learning.

Outside of school I love catching up with my three adult children and catching the elusive trout in Lake Taupo.

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Kia Ora, I’m Whaea Sarah and I'm thrilled to be back with New Entrants at Central Normal again this year! I'm really excited to bring together all my years of both Early Childhood Education and Primary experience into creating safe and effective transitions into kura for our newest ākonga. Relationships are something that I have always valued above all else and I can't wait to get to know you and your tamariki.

I have three young children myself and you can usually find me helping DIY our lifestyle property and/or carting the boys to various sports!

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Kia ora koutou, Ko Susan Macdonald tōku ingoa. At te Kura Tuatahi o Papaioea I am known as Whaea Susan. I am teaching in Akomanga 8 in the Wharite team.

Akomanga 8 is a fun, safe place where kids are excited to learn with their peers. I love to bring the arts into the classroom as well as developing a love for reading, writing and maths.

When I am not in the classroom, I love to be outdoors, especially taking my dog, Rufio, out for walks at the river.

Come visit our colourful classroom and celebrate the awesome mahi we do in Akomanga 8. We would love to say hello!

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Kia ora koutou, I am Whaea Shaina and I am excited to be teaching in Akomanga 9 this year with our youngest tamariki. I have a background in early childhood education and am eager to combine this knowledge into the classroom as I support our tamariki to reach their fullest potential. Having fun and building strong relationships is at the heart of my role as a kaiako.

It is my privilege to get to know and celebrate the uniqueness of each of the tamariki whilst supporting them to develop a love of learning during their time at school. I look forward to a wonderful 2025 getting to know the tamariki, whānau and wider community.

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Tēnā koutou katoa. Kō Kate tōku ingoa, however around kura I am called Miss Foxall and I am the kaiako in Akomanga 10 this year. I am super excited as A10 is my first classroom as a beginning teacher! I was born and raised in Palmerston North, and for the last couple of years have been completing my degree. In my spare time you will find me getting amongst arts and crafts, going for walks with my dog Roo, or spending time with Whānau and friends.

One of my passions is fostering connections with ākonga through open communication and having fun through teaching. Collaboration with ākonga, and whānau is something that I value highly in a classroom and plays a big part of my teaching philosophy. Feel free to pop into A10 anytime.

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Kia ora. Kō Laurel Winiata tōku ingoa.

Our ākonga know me as Whaea Laurel. I have the privilege of teaching Year 2 & 3 ākonga in Akomanga 11 as part of the Whārite Team.

I love guiding tamariki to develop and celebrate their own unique strengths & skills through all aspects of school life. By bringing our school values of Whanaungatanga, Manaakitanga and Kaitiakitanga to the forefront of our learning, I help your tamariki to strive to their fullest potential - Whaia Kia Tutuki!

Structured Literacy is a passion of mine, and I am very fortunate to be able to share this passion with our ākonga. It is a privilege to be a kaiako at Te Kura Tuatahi o Papaioea and to be a part our kura community.

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Tēnā koutou katoa. Ko Chantel tōku ingoa.

At te Kura Tuatahi o Papaioea I am known as Whaea Chantel and you will find me in Akomanga 12. Together with your tamariki, we aim to develop a love for learning, while also fostering crucial life skills alongside that learning.

It takes a community to raise a child and I am grateful that we get to play a role in the upbringing of our tamariki. Together we can help our little people become the best versions of themselves here at Central Normal School and in the wider world.

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Kia ora. Kō Lily Evans tōku ingoa.

Hello, my name is Whaea Lily and I am so excited to be beginning my journey as a Kaiako in Akomanga 13 this year. I am beyond excited to teach and learn alongside my tamariki and their whanau, and adventure together through whatever 2025 brings.

In my spare time, you will find me dancing, singing, reading books, and spending time with my whānau. I am a dance teacher outside of school and love any opportunity to be creative! Empathy, kindness, and integrity are central to my teaching philosophy and I am beyond excited to be a part of the whānau here at Te Kura Tuatahi o Papaioea.

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Tēnā koutou katoa!
Ko ingarangi te whakapaparangi mai.

Engari, Nō Tāmaki Makaurau au.
Ko Te Whanganui-a-Tara te whenua tupu.
Engari, Ko Te Papaioea te kāinga.
He kaiako au i te Kura Tuatahi O Papaioea.
Ko Emma Riley au.

Kia ora, my name is Emma Riley (Whaea Emma) and I am very excited to be joining the Whārite team for 2025 having previously taught Seniors. I am the kaiako of Akomanga 17 where I teach an amazing group of Year 3 tamariki. I have a keen interest in teaching Music, Science (particularly New Zealand Wildlife), Fitness + Physical Education as well as Written language and Numeracy. I am passionate about students unlocking their own learning potential as well as growing their social and emotional skills. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my young family in the country air, listening to music, grabbing a coffee and getting out and about. Come and pop by A17 and say hello.

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Kia Ora!

My name is Tamati Ruawai and this year I am lucky enough to be one of the student teachers selected to join this amazing kura. I will be joining whaea Emma in Akomanga 17. I have recently completed a Bachelor of Science Majoring in Sports and Exercise at the University of Otago, and am currently completing my Graduate Diploma of Learning and Teaching at Massey University.

When I am not at Central Normal School, I like to spend my time playing or watching most sports, including rugby, rugby league, basketball and american football. I am also big on physical fitness and have just recently started my own crossfit journey as well. I look forward to learning so much off of Whaea Emma and so many more wonderful Kaiako at this amazing kura, and look forward to a challenging but rewarding 2025.

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Kia ora everyone!

My name is Natalya, and I am very excited and blessed to have been placed at this amazing Kura as a student teacher! I am currently in Akomanga 8 with Whaea Susan working with year one and two students and will be in class from Monday - Wednesday.

I recently completed my Bachelor of Sport and Exercise degree last year, and am currently completing my post graduate diploma in learning and teaching to become a primary school teacher.

Outside of school hours and study, you’ll often find me at the netball courts playing or coaching, organising sports tournaments and events for the Tere Bissell Foundation or spending time with my family. I love God, sport, and people from all walks of life and can’t wait to work alongside the ākonga and Kaiako at this amazing kura:)