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.

Friday, June 11, 2010

Shortland Street comes to West Spreydon School

















Shaun Edwards- Brown spoke to the children at our assembly last week. Shaun played Ben on Shortland Street.
He was very humble about his successes and chose to speak to the children about The West Spreydon School Triple A's.
Shaun told them how he has overcome disappointment and remained determined to work hard for his goals. He always wanted to be a teacher and to act. He does both and is very passionate about what he does. He teaches drama at Cashmere High School.
He talked about his disappointment when he didn't win a part on Shortland Street and about how he had to bounce back and try again until he achieved his goal.
There was lots of giggling from the children and from Mr Crowl when Shaun explained that having to kiss someone on t.v. is just part of the job.







Thanks Shaun. We were very pleased to have you as a guest in our school.

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