Our People
Principal's Welcome
I'm excited to be Principal of Waitaki Valley School. Our school has a lot to be proud of. We have a very supportive community, who work to ensure that we are well resourced, we have wonderful staff who work hard to ensure our programmes are best we can provide, meeting the variety of needs of our children.
We believe that educating children is a partnership. Our teachers actively involve parents and have open and regular contact with them. We welcome parent involvement in activities within our school.
Most importantly we have great tamariki who love learning and make the most of the opportunities that come their way.
Nau mai, Haere mai, welcome.
Jane Severinsen
Principal
Staff
Teina Hub Teachers: Donna Coleman-Smith (Hub Leader and SENCO) Yr 0-1 Aoraki Class
Scott Rawson Yr 1-2 Hauwhenua Class
Deahna Shearer Yr 2-4 Moana Class
Tuakana Hub Teachers: Pip Jepson (Deputy Principal and Hub leader) Yr 7-8 Mahutonga Class
Natalie Aarts Yr 5-6 Pukepuke Class
Office Administrator: Hayley Smith
Teina Learning Assistants: Kelly Chilton, Caitlin Brown
Tuakana Learning Assistants: Melanie Milne, Liesel Herbst
Librarian: Ella McKelvey
Cleaner: Leanne Sandri
Caretaker: Michael Smith