Our Kaiako

At Tinwald School, our kaiako form a passionate and skilled team dedicated to creating a nurturing and inspiring learning environment.  

With expertise across various disciplines, they work collaboratively to support every student’s growth, fostering a culture of curiosity, inclusivity, and achievement. Whether in classrooms or support roles, our kaiako are committed to helping students thrive academically and personally, ensuring a well-rounded educational journey.

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Peter Livingstone

Principal

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Raewyn Harris

School Secretary

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Sue Wakefield

Role: Room 1, Year 0/1, Deputy Principal, Hutt Syndicate Leader, New Entrant Teacher

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Monique Reay

Role: Room 2, Years 1/2

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Amanda Burrows

Role: Room 3, Year 1/2

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Claire Tomkinson

Role: Room 4, Year 2

Wendy Atkinson

Wendy Atkinson

Role: Room 6, Year 3/4

Penny Shields

Penny Shields

Role: Room 6, Year 3/4

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Brittany Pringle

Role:  Room 7, Year 3/4

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Nina Dew

Role: Room 8, Year 3/4

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Jacqui Quinlan

Role: Room 9 Release Teacher, Year 3/4, Structured Literacy Support Teacher

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Bryony Digby

Role: Room 9, Year 3/4, Taylor Syndicate Leader

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Fiona Cameron

Role: Room 10, Year 5/6

Katie Sullivan

Katie Sullivan

Rm 10, Year 5/6

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Zenthia Gray

Role: Room 11, Year 5/6

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Rob McDonald

Role: Room 12, Year 5/6

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Lesley Millar

Learning Support Coordinator

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Louise Gorman

Role: CRT Release Teacher
Year levels: 0 – 6

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Sharon Ketter

Learning Support & Release Teacher,

Anne Leslie

Anne Leslie

Release teacher

Adam

Adam

Role: Teacher Aide

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Carolyn Hollings

Teacher Aide, ESOL

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Carmeena Heney

Teacher Aide

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Debra Forsythe

Role: Teacher Aide

Libby Blackburn

Libby Blackburn

Teacher Aide

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Lucy Holdaway

Teacher Aide

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Rebecca Matthews

Teacher Aide

Tony Flanagan

Tony Flanagan

ICT Specialist teacher

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Chris Bateman

School caretaker/groundsman

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Ange Perkins

After school sports