OUR PEOPLE

Get to know the friendly faces behind Matua School.

OUR STAFF

Senior Leadership Team

Teacher

Mr Marcus Norrish

Principal

Ms Angela Barlow

Deputy Principal / LSC

Mrs Vanessa Millar

Acting Deputy Principal

Miss Sara Lambert

Deputy Principal (Maternity Leave)

Thank you Carters Photographics

Generously making our staff team look great!

Kākano Teaching Team

Year 0/1

Teacher

Mrs Jennie Gordon

Team Leader
Teacher

Mrs Karina Tinholt

Mrs Sarah Reid

Miss Emma Beech

Tūpu Teaching Team

Year 2

Mr Scott Pratt

Team Leader

Ms Emma Bryant

Miss Cath Shaw

Miss Alison Barclay

Māhuri Teaching Team

Year 3/4

Mrs Fiona Matthews

Team Leader

Ms Nikki Reid

Mrs Brenda Wright

Miss Laura Thompson

Miss Lisa Meaclem

Mrs Vicky Nelson

Rākau Teaching Team

Year 5/6

Mrs Robyn Carlisle

Team Leader

Miss Lauren Ripper

Mrs Mariska van Staden

Mr Andy Cochrane

Mr Joe Hull

Miss Charmaine Garner

Mrs Anita Lowe

Support Staff

Sue Haughey

Executive Officer

Emma Copeman

Administrator

Janine Stevens

Administrator

Tracey Donovan-Grammer

Librarian

Steve Hannah

Caretaker

Stacey Sutherland

Sports Co-ordinator

Learning Support

David Smith

ESOL

Satoko Ikeda

Learning Support

Heather Heaphy

International / ESOL

Kathleen Badham

Learning Support

Siobhan Moran

Learning Support

Marlie Walker

Learning Support

Di Wynne

Learning Support

Faye Dunn

Learning Support

Julia Pearce

Learning Support / Garden to Table

Jen Marshall

Learning Support

Sophie Pahl

Learning Support

Claire Taylor

Student Counsellor

For information on counselling services, click on the photo

Specialist Teachers

Mr Jeremy Hantler

Music & Classroom Release

Mrs Jenni Starling-Scott

Art Specialist

Mrs Chick Bailey

Classroom Release

Mrs Angela McLean

Reading Recovery / Literacy Support

Mrs Gemma Petterson

Classroom Release

Mrs Ann-Marie Needham

Classroom Release

MATUA SCHOOL BOARD

Our current Trustees are listed below. Contact details for the Presiding member are available from the school office. The School Board meets twice a term in the school staffroom from 5.30pm.
NAME: POSITION: ELECTED:
Mr Kim Bevins Chairperson Sept 22
Mrs Fiona Lavin Sept 22
Dr Melissa Derby Dec 23
Mr Craig Williams Dec 23
Mr Nicholas Smith Sept 22
Mr Joe Hull Staff Representative Sept 22
Mr Marcus Norrish Principal
PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA)

Matua School is fortunate to be supported by an active parent group. The PTA has contributed funds for a hall kitchen refurbishment, pool upgrade, ICT equipment, curriculum resources and website redevelopment by various fundraising events throughout the year. These include the Matua Gala, Annual PTA Quiz night, Entertainment book sales, and school disco.

The PTA also organise and sell second hand uniforms through the “Second hand Uniform Shop” in the hall.

Second hand Uniform Shop (back left corner of school hall)
Open: Wednesday 2.30pm – 3.00pm

PTA MEETINGS

Meetings are informal and all are welcome. Joining the PTA is a great way to meet new people, keep up to date with school activities and get involved in your child’s education. New fundraising ideas are always encouraged!

PTA meetings:

Follow the PTA Facebook page for updates on meeting times: https://www.facebook.com/MatuaSchoolPTA

Contact current position holders or the school office (ph 576-9027) for further information:
Chairperson – Karen Houghton and Hayley Stronge
Email: pta@matua.school.nz

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