Sally Potter

                        Principal          principal@kaingaroa.co.nz

Year 1/2 -Jessica Hall

jessicah@kaingaroa.co.nz 

Piwakawaka Whanau 

Year 2 / 3 -  Paige Taqea         paiget@kaingaroa.co.nz

Kea Whanau

My name is Paige Taqea. I have been a teacher at Kaingaroa School for almost 10 years. I grew up here in the Far North and returned home, upon finishing University. When not at school I am a mum to a 7-year-old boy Peni and a wife to my husband of 3 years Meli. We enjoy all the things our beautiful home has to offer, including fishing, gardening, spending time with friends and family and being involved in our local rugby clubs. I am very excited to be the teacher for Kea Whānau this year and look forward to connecting with whānau.

Year 4/5/6-  Ceinwen Rainey

ceinwenr@kaingaroa.co.nz 

Kereru Whanau

Ko Whakaangi te maunga 

Ko Taemaro te marae

Ko Mamaru te waka 

Ko Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa te iwi

Ko Ngāti Aukiwa te hapū

Ko Ceinwen tōku ingoa 

Mauri ora 

I came to Kāingaroa School after teaching at international schools in Abu Dhabi, Manila and Munich.  My two daughters were born in Bavaria. We returned home in 2021 and have loved being part of the Kāingaroa School community.

After studying Commerce and Education, I am currently studying Te Reo Rangatira and Tikanga Māori. 

Outside of work and study I enjoy heading out into nature for bush walks, cycle touring, and gardening. 

Year 5/6/7- Grainne Price

grainnep@kaingaroa.co.nz 

Tui Whanau 

 My name is Gráinne Price. 

I have lived in the beautiful far North, in Kaitaia, for twenty years. I am originally from Ireland, born and bred, and moved to Aotearoa with my Kiwi husband. We have a 19 year-old son and an 18-year-old daughter. Our children attended Pompallier Catholic School for their schooling before attending Kaitaia College. I have just completed my Bachelor of Teaching Primary through Waikato University. I have been working at Blomfield Special School and Resource Centre and I have been a Teaching Assistant with our differently abled students for 10 years. I love the outdoors, especially our beautiful local beaches. I enjoy a variety of activities including going to the gym, reading, fishing, and spending quality time with whanau and friends. I look forward to meeting and getting to know you all and becoming part of the Kaingaroa School team. Ngā Mihi, Whaea Gron. 

Year 7/8- Patricia Wentworth

patriciaw@kaingaroa.co.nz  

Huia Whanau

Kia ora e te whānau my name is Patricia Wentworth. I have been a teacher at Kaingaroa School for nearly 6 years. I was born and raised in the Gumfields Ahipara but currently live in Kaingaroa. In my spare time I enjoy being active and spending time with family and friends. I look forward to working alongside the year 7 and 8 students In Huia this year in preparations for their next steps in education.

Release Teacher

Carmelita Cahis