Marriene Langton Principal/Tumuaki

Marriene Langton Principal/Tumuaki
Tēnā koutou e te whanau. This is my 16th year as tumuaki of our lovely kura. I am one-eyed when it comes to providing the very best education for all of our tamariki, strong connections to whanau and applying attachment theory so every child has a champion adult at our school who believes in them unconditionally. I just can’t see past it. Our kaiako and kaiawhina go the extra 50 miles to give our children the best chances to succeed. My family is number one. After 20 years of camping holidays in Kaiteriteri, Graham and I are recidivist “glampers “ and ready for new adventures in our latest caravan. It’s brilliant when our family joins us too.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

The End of an Era




In December 2009 the family of Julian Odering completed a long history and connection with our school. Julian is a key member of the Pool Committee who have a goal to raise $270,000 over the next seven years to ensure our school pools (we have two) are upgraded, warmed covered and a fantastic asset to our school and community.
We will miss Julian around the school. Many of the staff have a long association and fond memories of him, his wife and children. Julian has been generous with his time, elbow grease and resources. His good humour and generosity are part of our school treasures.
The extended Odering family have a generational connection to us and this year a great grand child in the family will start as a new entrant.

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