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Jacobi Kohu-Morris

Ms Mouat was not formally one of my teachers. I never had any formal classes with her. And yet she was one of the most important teachers I’ve had.

I got to know Ms Mouat from year 9 when she started helping me prepare for a speech contest. She would — and I don’t know how — listen to the same speech over and over again, helping me find the right words and learn them by heart. When I finally gave the speech, she was there, alongside my family, cheering me on. And she did the same thing for me, over and over again, right up until I finished high school five years later.

She gave me countless hours of her time and gave me immeasurable support.

It was because of that support that I was able to go to Auckland with her for a speech contest focussed on race unity — a topic close to both our hearts. I hadn’t travelled much at all up to that point, and it was my first time in Auckland.

She took me up the Sky Tower, showed me around the town and attempted to convert me into a vegan by pointing out the vegan cheesecake shop across the road. I don’t remember much about the contest, but I do remember those things.

It was also because of her that I was able to go overseas for the first time. In the days and weeks since she has passed, what has become clear to me is that Ms Mouat quite literally expanded my horizons. But more than that, her character and love for all is something that continues to inspire me. She was a person of immense giving, energy and fun — and I’ll always remember her that way. Thank you Ms Mouat. Arohanui. Om Shanti.

Sophie Acklin

Ms Mouat - I am so deeply saddened that you are no longer here, but your legacy, spirit and the impact you made on so many lives will live on forever. You're beautiful, caring and empathetic nature and the way you deeply cared about all students wellbeing is how I will remember you the most. You genuinely wanted to know everyone and their interests and what their drive was. You remembered every small detail of what we told you and would ask about it the next time we spoke or had a lesson with you. Your smile could light up any room and your graceful presence and energy would always captivate our attention. You also had a wonderful sense of humour and knew how to make us laugh and smile. I only had you as my teacher for my year 13 year of education at LPHS, but you are such an impactful person that I felt I had known you and had been taught by you for so much longer. I remember on our last week of school and last Media Studies lesson you gave out words of affirmation cards to each student. I kept this card and still have it today because the message was so beautiful and true, and made me think of you and how you gave so much love to everyone. I think the card summed you up beautifully - “Your happiness comes from sharing the best of yourself with others from your heart, selflessly and without expecting any in return”. Rest peacefully beautiful Ms Mouat. You will never be forgotten xx

Elizabeth Young

In the short time since her passing it’s become clear that what we all know was true - Kristan touched people’s lives in a way that is difficult to articulate. We all felt seen and special to her, because we were. Her relationships were transcendent. I don’t know if charisma is what she had, or something more ethereal. But whatever it was flowed from inside her like a light and touched all those around her. I feel honoured and special to have known her, and to have been known by her. First as a confused teenager, I credit her for helping to fuel the fire in my belly for social justice and human rights, and encouraging me to build the confidence to speak in public and articulate my arguments for good. More recently as an adult and peer, she could still remember minute and obscure things about me and all my siblings, despite not having seen one another for 20 years. This blew me away, we really were special to her, it wasn’t just in our heads. In losing Kristan we’ve lost a light that we were all so lucky to be touched by, and I feel honoured to have been part of her world, to have been graced with her kindness. We’ve lost an irreplaceable wāhine toa. The world is better for having had her in it, even if we didn’t get to keep her long enough.

Connor Marshall

I mohio ahau ki a Kristan mai i taku tiimata i te Kura Tuarua o Logan Park (2015) a mai i te meneti tuatahi he ataahua ia, he hoa, he ngawari ki te whakatata atu me te tumuaki pai rawa atu o te kura. He tangata mohio ia ki te korero ki a koe i te wa e mau ana koe ki tetahi mea, ki tetahi atu mea ranei, ka whakaaro koe ki nga mahi hei whakatika i te ahuatanga. Ka tino ngaro ia i ahau me etahi atu e mohio ana ki a ia. Kia mau ki te whakaako ki runga ko Karaitiana. Moe mai ra e hoa.

I knew Kristan from when I started at Logan Park High School (2015) and from the first minute she was lovely, friendly, approachable and the best principal in the school. She was a brilliant person to talk to when you were stuck with something or other and would suggest things to do to remedy the situation. She will be very sorely missed by me and many others that knew her. Keep teaching up there Kristan. Sleep well my friend

Sequoia Darling

I am deeply sad to hear about the passing of Kristan, she was an absolute joy to be around and seeing her gorgeous face and smile is a sight I will never forget. It feels so unreal that this has happened but now all I can do is think back to all the great, fun times with her. Whenever I needed help with school work or just in general wanted someone to talk too, Kristan always welcomed me into her office with open arms and made me feel so warm and loved. I’m truly going to miss you so so much Kristan love you and thank you for everything you did for me I’ll forever be grateful ❤️💕 xx

Marianna Brook (Kennedy)

It has been 25 years since I first attended an English class with Ms Mouat. I remember her warm welcome and sense of humour, and how she formed genuine relationships with so many of us. It was a joy to see Kristan appointed co-principal - perfect! On occasion I've found myself doing the maths: will she still be principal when my eldest child starts at Logan Park High School? The middle child? The youngest?? But it wasn't to be. Farewell to you, Kristan. Your contribution will live on for the generations to come.

Jack Cowles

My time at Logan Park was the most incredible, formative time I've ever experienced and a large part of that was thanks to Ms Mouats' support, patience and kindness. I was not the most straight forward student but I was never made to feel burdensome, unwanted or helpless and, for that, I am incredibly grateful. I remember going to see Ms Mouat in 2021 after the LPHS karaoke competition and getting just the most beautiful and genuine encouragement I've ever received and her pride when I applied for my dream school made me certain that I'd made the right decision. That is what Ms Mouat did best. She encouraged, she supported and she loved. We miss you so so much. Logan Park (and dunedin as a whole) will not be the same from now on.

Brendan Christie

I was lucky enough to have Kristan both as a teacher and as a principal. I know many of my friends from school will agree with me: Kristan was an exceptional English teacher, and a wonderful leader whom loved a laugh and was incredibly trusting and caring towards everyone. We knew her as Mowey. She would open up her classroom at lunchtimes for us nerds to play card games. Everytime you ran into her, she would comment something positive on something you had been up to, leaving you wondering how on earth she knew about it. This is still true 20 years later as I have been lucky to work under her. Thank you Kristan, for everything. You will be sorely missed.

Debbie Guthrie

So sad to feel your loss so suddenly. You were so kind to our family and we remember you and thank you for all you did throughout the school for many years. Such a loss and so thankful to have met you. Your smile and bight eyes were a treasure to see at school events. You will be missed very much ♡

Catrina Beumont

My whanau were welcomed into the school by Kristan Mouat, I was so luck to meet with her and have a conversation where she made me feel listened too and valued. The concerns I had about my daughter were solved straight away. She shared with me how important whanau were to her in her personal life. As was the Logan Park High School whanau where she was a kind and caring person to everyone. So sad gone too soon.

Rebbeca

Kristan Mouat The loss of you is unbearable I cant believe that you are no longer here to help support us and be the kind caring human you were for so many Students, Teachers, Family and Friends of those around you that all cared for you and loved you so much and will always be broken and have a huge hole left in our hearts that will never be filled because your no longer here with us and that hurts alot but we will forever hold the memories we have individually and together with you and will keep going through and bring those with us till the day we get to see you again up their in the bright blue sky filled with white fluffy clouds surrounding you an angel and angel that can be with Angela Henderson another angle that left to soon.

I have so many great memories with you that I forever will treasure some will follow ahead one thing I think everyone loved was just how friendly you were with everyone that walked by you it always put a smile on my face of which was much needed at times so I thank you for that and so do others you were my everything you saved me and I never got the chance to fully say thank you but thank you, you forever will be with me I love you

Salote Rouvi

“An angel has left the earth for God only takes the best….”Ms Mouat was my 4th Form teacher, mentor, inspiration in education and dear friend. A kind, humble, beautiful, gentle soul, Ms Mouat was pure gold. She gave her time to others, was true to her own beliefs and encouraged others to do the same. My heartfelt condolences go to Ms Mouat’s family and the LPHS community. You will be mourning, hurting and feeling very lost right now. May you find some strength and comfort knowing you are in the thoughts and prayers of many who loved Ms Mouat too. Kia kaha!

Anonymous Tributes

Kristan Mouat was an incredible human being.

This endless amount of support, care and respect contributed greatly to the Logan Park atmosphere, and was so important to have in an environment full of young people going through some of the greatest growth of their life. Kristan was such a positive and caring person and that did not go unnoticed to any of her students as she met her student body with joy. She will be missed by many, may Kristan rest in aroha.

I have know Kristan for the last 16 years at Logan Park High School she will be missed so much and her lovely smile and all the comments she passed onto us in the office from parents which was nice. Kristan always asked after my family and what they were up too, Rest in peace xxx Claire Logan Park High School office.

Kristan was a wonderful teacher and person. I met her many years ago and she was teacher to dear friends and colleagues.

Kristan had an easy smile and great laugh. She always held herself with such poise and dignity. We always enjoyed the banter between her and Peter Hills at prize givings where she would always give a much longer speech, and was often emotional doing so. This showed that she really loved her school, the kids, her teachers and her job. She will be sadly missed from LPHS. May she rest in peace.

A kind wonderful woman who never turned away a student in need a help or a safe place

Ms Mouat was my lovely group teacher back in the mid 90s and was so enthusiastic and kind.

Ms mouat was an amazing teacher she will be miss dearly

She is very nice lady and helped my daughter a lot.! Thank you!

Ms Mouat was a sweet, loving and kind human being who supported my brother and I endlessly throughout both of our five years at Logan Park High-School. She pushed me to do what I love and to strive to be the best person that I could be. She helped others when she could. I will miss her charismatic personality and loving smile. We will all miss you dearly.

Kristan Mouat was an incredible human being.

She not only cared for her students, but she showed that care in the most wonderful ways. Kristan met her students creative endeavours with an enthusiastic attitude, and always carried a smile of support. This enthusiasm was one of the greatest traits in her leadership, and it was also applied to not only improving the school, but the students experience. It showed in the way she took time to listen to and understand her students education experience, which is incredibly important as a students voice can be lost within stubborn ways of educating. Kristan saw her students as individuals and treasured their individualism. She understood how important it is for students to be respected as people, and on top of that respect she had a wonderful way about her that made you feel supported, important and encouraged. This endless amount of support, care and respect contributed greatly to the Logan Park atmosphere, and was so important to have in an environment full of young people going through some of the greatest growth of their life. Kristan was such a positive and caring person and that did not go unnoticed to any of her students as she met her student body with joy. She will be missed by many, may Kristan rest in aroha.

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