Our Staff
Peter Heron- Principal
Hannah Hohepa- Deputy Principal and Head of English
Stephen Crean- Deputy Principal and Head of Social Studies
Wayne Palmer - Service Academy Director / Teacher of Numeracy / Physical Education
Hemi Flavell - Service Academy Co-director
Lionel Matenga - Teacher of Whakairo / Visual Arts
Ashlee Richards - Teacher of Health / Physical Education / Intermediate
Dr Armando Suaverdez - Teacher of Physics / Science / Dance
Dr Shari Suaverdez - Teacher of Mathematics & Statistics
Nikki Tuala - Teacher of all Curriculum Year 1 to 4
Allison Maru - Teacher of all Curriculum Year 5 to 8
Julina Falwasser - Teacher of Food Technology / Secondary Relief / Breakfast
Krisynthia Tangaere - Teacher of Te Reo / Kapa Haka
Wi Matahiki - Teacher of Te Reo / Tikanga / Music / Kapa Haka
Raymond Bishop - Alternative Education Coordinator
Cheyanne Te Maro - Learning Assistant and Primary Relief Teacher
Tania Takarangi - Secondary Relief Teacher
Te Kahurangi Patuwai - Secondary Relief Teacher
Te Ari Harrison - Learning Assistant of Primary
Julieanne Van Der Lem - Learning Assistant / Secondary Relief Teacher / Trades
Jacqui Rangiuaia - Learning Assistant / Secondary Relief Teacher
Maharata Haenga - Librarian
Suzy Morete - Office Administrator
Doris Walker - Office Reception / Attendance Officer
Isaiah Rickard - Caretaker
Janelle Potaki- Groundskeeper
Jade Pikari- Groundskeeper
Autumn Olsen-Clark - Cleaner
2024 Term Dates
Term 1
Wednesday 7th February to Friday 12th April
Term 2
Monday 29th April to Friday 5th July
Term 3
Monday 22nd July to Friday 27th September
Term 4
Monday 14th October to Friday 20th December
Address
1 College Road North, Ruatoria, Gisborne 4032
Ph: (06) 864-8614