Our Staff
Peter Heron- Principal / Biology and Geography Teacher
Hannah Hohepa- Deputy Principal and Head of English
Armando R. Suaverdez Jr. - Assistant Principal / Head of Science Department / Dance Teacher
Nikki Tuala - SENCO / Primary Head / Primary Teacher / Te Reo Teacher
Wayne Palmer - Service Academy Director / Teacher of Numeracy / Physical Education
Shari Anne Suaverdez - Teacher and Head of Mathematics & Statistics Department
Hemi Flavell - Service Academy Co-director
Lionel Matenga - Teacher and Head of Visual Arts Department
Allison Maru - Teacher of all Curriculum Year 5 to 8
Julina Falwasser - Teacher of Food Technology / Secondary Relief / Breakfast
Krisynthia Tangaere - Teacher and Head of Te Reo / Kapa Haka
Wi Matahiki - Teacher of Te Reo / Tikanga / Music / Kapa Haka
Ma. Cristina Condeno - Teacher of English
Te Kahurangi Patuwai - Secondary Relief Teacher
Te Ari Harrison - LAT / Learning Assistant of Primary
Julieanne Van Der Lem - LAT / Learning Assistant / Secondary Relief Teacher / Trades
Jacqui Rangiuaia - LAT / Learning Assistant / Secondary Relief Teacher
Stevie Rangiuaia - Learning Assistant
Kuini Fox - Learning Assistant
Maharata Haenga - Librarian
Suzy Morete - Office Administrator
Doris Walker - Office Reception / Attendance Officer
Janelle Potaki- Groundskeeper
Jade Pikari- Caretaker
Autumn Olsen-Clark - Cleaner
2025 Term Dates
Term 1
Monday 3rd February to Friday 11th April
Term 2
Monday 28th April to Friday 27th June
Term 3
Monday 14th July to Friday 19th September
Term 4
Monday 6th October to Friday 19th December
Address
1 College Road North, Ruatoria, Gisborne 4032
Ph: (06) 864-8614