Mātanginui is our Senior Team (Years 5-6) in Kura Auraki (mainstream) and is housed in Akomanga 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5. Mātanginui is led by Emma Riley.
Mātanginui refers to the many swiftly flowing streams noisily plunging from the peak of Mātanginui to the plains.
Emma Riley
Kia ora, my name is Whaea Emma and I am the team leader of Mātanginui (our senior team) for 2023. I am the kaiako of Akomanga 2 where I have an amazing group of Year 6 tamariki. I have a keen interest in teaching Music, Science (particularly New Zealand Wildlife), Fitness + Physical Education as well as Written language. I am passionate about students unlocking their own learning potential as well as growing themselves as people. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my young family and getting out into the sunshine!
Emma Riley Team Leader
Fiona Hunter Teacher
Sarah Carpendale
Kia ora! My name is Sarah Carpendale and I am excited to be teaching Akomanga 3 in the Mātanginui team this year. I really enjoy building relationships with the students in my class, and working alongside whānau to achieve the best learning outcomes for all students. I am passionate about teaching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and I enjoy a good challenge! In my spare time, I love exploring Aotearoa with my husband and two children.