Our People
Our staff consists of a leadership team, administrative and caretaking staff, a counsellor and, of course, our classroom teachers and teacher aides. The school is divided into two syndicates. The Junior syndicate consists of the Pikiake Team (Yr0-1) and the Tuputupu Team (Yr2-3) while the Senior syndicate is the Whanake Team (Yr4-5) and the Panuku Team (Yr6).
The Leadership Team
BEVAN VERRYT - PRINCIPAL
Bevan Verryt joined the Birkenhead Whanau at the beginning of 2019. He loves to share his passion of Education Outside The Classroom (EOTC) and I.T. to create curious, critical thinkers who are resilient and understand how to take risks.
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ALICE HO
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL SENIOR SYNDICATE Alice has been our DP for eight years. She is passionate about growing curious lifelong learners. She has a particular interest in Mathematics and Science.
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SAMANTHA KNOWLES
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL JUNIOR SYNDICATE Samantha joined Birkenhead Primary School in 2020. She is a keen advocate for children to explore learning through a variety hands on practical experiences. Samantha ensures all children experience a smooth and successful transition into school.
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Teaching Staff
Pikiake Team Teachers
Hazel Hopper- Team Leader
Room 1 (Transition): Jill Raines
Room 3 (Year 0/1): Kerrie Little & Simone Nair
Room 4 (Year 0/1): Danae Brodie
Room 5 (Year 0/1): Fiona Bendall
Room 6 (Year 0/1): Hazel Hopper
Room 1 (Transition): Jill Raines
Room 3 (Year 0/1): Kerrie Little & Simone Nair
Room 4 (Year 0/1): Danae Brodie
Room 5 (Year 0/1): Fiona Bendall
Room 6 (Year 0/1): Hazel Hopper
Tuputupu Team Teachers
Aimee Anderson - Team Leader
Room 7 (Year 2/3): Olivia McLean
Room 8 (Year 2/3): Julie Marshall & Victoria Meys
Room 9 (Year 2/3): Aimee Anderson
Room 11 (Year 2/3): Samantha Carter
Room 12 (Year 2): Shannon Payne
Room 13 (Year 2/3): Lucy Buckley
Room 7 (Year 2/3): Olivia McLean
Room 8 (Year 2/3): Julie Marshall & Victoria Meys
Room 9 (Year 2/3): Aimee Anderson
Room 11 (Year 2/3): Samantha Carter
Room 12 (Year 2): Shannon Payne
Room 13 (Year 2/3): Lucy Buckley
Whanake Team Teachers
Claire Sullivan - Team Leader
Room 15 (Year 4/5): Claire Sullivan
Room 16 (Year 4/5): Ben Nathan
Room 17 (Year 4/5): Rochelle Henry
Room 21 (Year 4/5): Kelly-Anne Foskin
Room 22 (Year 4/5): Michelle Thompson
Claire Sullivan - Team Leader
Room 15 (Year 4/5): Claire Sullivan
Room 16 (Year 4/5): Ben Nathan
Room 17 (Year 4/5): Rochelle Henry
Room 21 (Year 4/5): Kelly-Anne Foskin
Room 22 (Year 4/5): Michelle Thompson
Panuku Team Teachers
Alice Saunders - Team Leader
Room 18 (Year 6): Imogen Field
Room 19 (Year 6): Sarah McMenamin
Room 20 (Year 6): Alice Saunders
Alice Saunders - Team Leader
Room 18 (Year 6): Imogen Field
Room 19 (Year 6): Sarah McMenamin
Room 20 (Year 6): Alice Saunders
Specialist TeachersLSC/ SENCO - Learning Support Coordinator
Sandra Hanson Reading Recovery Kerry Jones Classroom Release Teachers Melody O'Connor Vanessa Lyle Imogen Pirangi ESOL Nicole Young Support Staff |
Administrative StaffTeacher AidesAnna Hill
Nicole Young Eser Ay Sarah Bassett Debbie Clifford |