OUR PEOPLE | Ō TĀTOU HUNGA

SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Rob Rogers
Chantel Fourie

Deputy Principal: Pastoral

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Jane Townsend

Deputy Principal: Curriculum

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Vikashni Prasad

Deputy Principal:  Data, Achievement and Day to Day

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OUR STUDENT LEADERS

From left to right: Tieia Mesarich, Katelyn Taylor, Joseph Cole and Matthew Rogers

OUR LEARNING LEADS / HEAD OF DEPARTMENT

Linda Nicholson

Arts and Technology

Katelyn Schick

Science

Suzanne Curphey

Social Science and Languages

Robyn Clark

Mathematics

Steve Abernethy

English

Liz Hunter

PE, Outdoor Education and Health

Tanya Maxwell

Year 7 & 8

Tiniwaata Hill

Cultural Leader

OUR POU ĀRAHI/ DEANS

Tanya Maxwell

Year 7-8

Robyn Clark

​Year 9

Liz Hunter

Year 10

Jade Argent

Year 11-12

Keegan Pitcher


OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES |  NGĀ MEMA O TE POARI

The Putāruru College Board of Trustees plays a vital role in guiding the direction of our school and ensuring that our students receive the very best opportunities for success. Made up of dedicated parent, staff, and student representatives, the Board works closely with the Principal and leadership team to provide strong governance, uphold our vision of “Together we learn and grow,” and ensure that every decision supports the wellbeing and achievement of our students. Their commitment helps to create a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment where our school and wider community can thrive.

Our current Board of Trustees Representatives are: Debbie Meads (Chairperson), Rob Rogers (Principal), Cole Fletcher-Fraser (Student Representative), Tanya Maxwell (Staff Representative), Ashley Thompson and Karen Tucker-Strachan.

OUR STAFF | NGĀ KAIMAHI

Abernethy, Steve[email protected]English
Horticulture
Allen, Sean[email protected]Hard Materials
Argent, Jade[email protected]Science
Academic Tracker Year 11-12
Beesley, Johnathan[email protected]English
Berkers, Anthony[email protected]Mathematics

Health, PE and Outdoor Education
Burr, Hamilton[email protected]Health, PE and Outdoor Education
Burt, Hannah[email protected]Year 8
Carr, Eileen[email protected]
Principals Nominee
Clark, Robyn[email protected]Mathematics
Curphey, Suzanne[email protected]Social Science & Languages
Duthie, Jan[email protected]Special Educational Needs Coordinator
Ensor, Raewyn[email protected]
Resource Teaching and Learning Behaviour (RTLB)
Fourie, Chantel[email protected]
Deputy Princial: Pastoral
Glynn, Lizzie[email protected]English
Hawkes, Lynn[email protected]Food and Nutrition / Hospitality
Specialist Classroom Teacher (SCT) and Beginning Teacher Support
Hunter, Liz[email protected]Health, PE and Outdoor Education
Kaponga, Daeja[email protected]Year 7 & 8
Matchitt, Lauren[email protected]Year 7
Maxwell, Tanya[email protected]Year 7 & 8
May, Karen[email protected]
Moore, Harley[email protected]Art
Nicholson, Linda[email protected]Arts and Technology
Pitcher, Keegan[email protected]Health, PE and Outdoor Education
Pompey, Georgia[email protected]Health, PE and Outdoor Education
Schick, Katelyn[email protected]Science
Steven, Hamish[email protected]Social Science and Languages
Taylor, Alicia[email protected]Year 7 & 8
Tupou, Sinitalela[email protected]Social Science and Languages
Walker, Teresa[email protected]Digital Technology
Winikerei-Hill, Tiniwaata[email protected]Cultural Advisor

Business Manager: Lyn Laaiva Email: [email protected]

Reception/PA: Kylie Anderson Email: [email protected]

Student Services: Linda Taylor and Bonnie Taylor Email: [email protected]

Pastoral Support: Dion Tahatika Email: [email protected]

Sports Coordinator: Lilian Ford Email: [email protected]

Health Services: Social Worker: Soli Leau, Nurse: Lyn Hall and Guidance Counsellor: Rob Macdonald. 

Please contact [email protected] for any of these services.

Librarian/eDean/Archivist: Kim Spencer Email: [email protected]

Maree Kenderick [email protected]

Steve Abernathy [email protected]

Groundsman: Mark Ellis

​Property Manager: Kightley Laaiva

Cleaner: Shirley Gray