Te Kura ō Te Pāroa seeks to employ staff who actively promote a school culture that recognizes and values the unique position of Māori in New Zealand society.
Teachers at Te Kura ō Te Pāroa are the transmitters of Māori cultural values, karakia and tikanga. Kaiako are an integral way these areas are able to be shared with the tamariki of Te Kura ō Te Pāroa.
All students participate in Performing arts. Haka is an area of strength for Te Kura ō Te Pāroa.
All Staff strive to ensure that our students are engaged in their learning and are achieving educational success, with a pride in their unique identity, language and culture as Māori.
Teachers at Te Kura o Te Pāroa recognise the need to collectively contribute to the success of our Tamariki. Currently we are developing a high trust model to guide the interactions and actions made by staff for the betterment and wellbeing of whanau, students and the community. This is a priority area for the school charter 2022 - 2025
All teaching staff are expected to behave professionally and in accordance with the NZ Teachers Council Code of Ethics. The four (4) fundamental principles being:
AUTONOMY: to treat people with rights that are to be honoured and defended;
JUSTICE: to share power and prevent the abuse of power;
RESPONSIBLE: care to do good and minimize harm to others;
TRUTH: to be honest with others and self.
School Staff
Principal: Erin Te Pou
Deputy Principal: Ramia Honatana
Auraki Kaihautū Ramia Honatana
Senior Rūmaki Kaihautū Helen Kingi
Auraki Kaihautu Aroha Black
Ma Kaihautu (Senior Management)
Whaea Janet McLean
Finance and Resource Administrator
Whaea Karen Nathan
School Administrator
Rumaki Kaiako /Teacher Aides
Whaea Te Rumate Mahutoto
Year 4-6 Rumaki
Wananga Ako: Hangarau
Year 4-6 Rumaki
Wananga Ako: Putaiao
Whaea Joy Heremia
Rūmaki early words Kaiawhina
Auraki Kaiako /Teacher Aides
Whaea Huia Brown
Year 4-6 Wānanga - Science
Whaea Crystal Penny
Teacher Aide
Whaea Helen Korewha
Year 1-3 Wānanga Maths
Whaea Rerekau Foster
Auraki Kaiāwhina
Whaea Jamie Pere
Year 1-3 wānanga Arts
Whaea Monique Rio
Pekapekatahi Shared Teacher
Whaea Te Amiona Korewha
Pekapekatahi Shared Teacher
Support Staff \ Teacher Aides \ Teacher Release
Whaea Debbie Hughes
Teacher Release
Matua William Berryman
ICT consultant
Whaea Sarah Copeland
Learning support and attendance
Karen Tutaki-Faulker
The Best Chef