Whārite is our Junior Team (Years 0-2) in Kura Auraki (mainstream) and is housed in Akomanga 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12. Whārite is led by Raewynne Hill.
Whārite peak is named after the nesting place of Tītī (Mutton Birds).
Raewynne Hill
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Raewynne Kia ora. Kō Raewynne Hill tōku ingoa. Hi, my name is Raewynne Hill (Whaea Raewynne). I am the team leader of Wharite Team and the teacher in Akomanga 12. I strongly believe in developing a Community of Learners where the students and I are partners in our learning journey. I have a strong interest in literacy and love seeing my 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. |
Raewynne HillTeam Leader
Susan Macdonald
Tēnā koutou, Ko Susan Macdonald tōku ingoa. I am excited to join the Whārite Team, teaching year ones.
My strengths are in developing positive relationships and I believe in making learning fun!
I love to inspire new readers, writers and mathematicians and help ākonga feel successful.
I am looking forward to getting to know the tamariki, whānau and wider community so come and say hello to me in Akomanga 7!
Susan Macdonald Teacher
Chaliaan du Plessis
Kia ora Central Normal whanau. I am Whaea Chaliaan and I am pleased to be teaching in Akomanga 9 this year. I am looking forward to contributing to the foundational growth of the lovely Y1 and Y2 students as they continue on their Primary School journey. My wishes for this year are that every single akonga will first and foremost feel loved and accepted at our kura, and that their love for learning will grow each day.
Chaliaan du Plessis Teacher
Leanne Fa'aea
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Talofa lava, the children know me as Whaea Leanne. I have the privilege of teaching our youngest tamariki to Central Normal School in one of our New Entrant rooms Akomanga 6. I work hard to build positive relationships with my students and their whānau as they transition and settle into our kura. I truly believe I have the best job and feel fortunate to be teaching our New Entrants again in 2024. I love to see the growth in students' learning and their confidence as a learner that occurs so quickly as a 5 year old. I try my best to instil a 'Can Do' attitude into my students, and believe that children are able to strive for and reach their potential when they have a place where they are valued and have a sense of belonging. I feel very lucky to be at Te Kura Tuatahi o Papaioea as it is a great place to be a kaiako. |
Leanne Fa'aea Teacher
Chantal Landman
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 10. 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.
Chantel Landman Teacher
Sarah Timmins
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Kia Ora, I’m Whaea Sarah and I'm thrilled to be back at Central Normal, but this year with a class of New Entrants! I'm really excited to be bringing together all my years of both Early Childhood Education and Primary experience into creating safe and effective transitions into kura for our newest akonga. 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 our boys to various sports!
SARAH TIMMINS Teacher
Laurel Winiata
Kia ora. Kō Laurel Winiata tōku ingoa. Our ākonga know me as Whaea Laurel. I have the privilege of teaching Year 1 & 2 ākonga in Akomanga 11 as part of the Whārite Team.
Kindness and acceptance is at my core. I love helping and guiding tamariki to develop and celebrate their unique strengths & skills through all aspects of school life.
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.