Suburban School Staff
Annie
Office Manager – Email Office
Kia Ora, I came to Kaikōura after the Christchurch earthquakes, but only started working at Suburban School in September 2019. I am so delighted to work in a caring, kind and supportive environment. Everyday is different, I especially enjoy interacting with the children and staff and their commitment to making Suburban a great place to work.
Alicia
Tumuaki/Principal
Ko Te Tapuae-o-Uenuku te mauka
Ko Waiau Toa te awa
Ko Takahanga te marae
Ko Ngati Kuri te hapū
Nei rā aku mihi ki te mana whenua i tēnei rohe.
He uri ahau
Ko Taupiri te maunga
Ko Waikato te awa
Ko Tainui te waka
Ko Ngāti te Aata raua ko Ngāti Tīpa oku hapū
Ko Alicia Poroa taku ingoa.
I have three children with my partner Gavin, Aila, Finn and Pearl. We are an outdoors whānau, choosing hunting, fishing and outdoor adventures for our leisure time. We like to live from the land as much as possible.
In my career spanning 25 years I have focused on progressive futures education.
Working with all people in communities is what I love to do. Helping people develop, grow and thrive in the 21st century through inclusive practice. My philosophy for education is embedded in Rangatiratanga/Self determination both as individuals and as communities.
I love living in Kaikōura. It’s naturally beautiful from the mountains to the sea – ‘Ki uta, Ki tai.
Rachel
Piwakawaka Kaiako/Teacher New Entrants – Year 0/1
Kia ora, I am the Piwakawaka teacher and have the fantastic new entrants and year 1 students in my class. We use the FORCE values to make the most out of each day in a caring and supportive environment. I enjoy coming to school and seeing happy faces on excited Fyffe FORCE learners.
Chan
Titi Kaiako/Teacher Year 2-4
Talofa lava everyone, I am Miss T (Chan) and I am in my fourth year of teaching and my first outside of Christchurch. I was raised in both Samoa and Papua New Guinea and have been in New Zealand for most of my life. I enjoy history, storytelling and the arts, particularly music. My teaching philosophy is to ensure that all students in Aotearoa receive a quality and culturally-responsive education and most importantly, to instil in my students a lifelong love for learning. I look forward to a fantastic 2022 at Kaikoura Suburban School.
Michaela
Toroa Kaiako/Teacher Years 5-6
Kia Ora! I started teaching at Kaikōura Suburban at the start of 2021 and absolutely love it here. I am a beginning kaiako who is passionate about working with children to create connected, life long learners and I aspire to make school enjoyable for all my tamariki. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my partner, pets, family and friends, being outdoors and being active. I am so lucky to have such a wonderful staff and community around me, as I guide my Fyffe FORCE learners to success.
Teacher Aide
Colleen
Teacher Aide
Colleen is our amazing teacher aide. She works on a 1:1 basis with a students at our school. Colleen has been involved within the community helping out at hockey and basketball games. She enjoys sharing her passion for sports with the children.
Lloyd
Caretaker
Lloyd is our fantastic caretaker who does whatever it takes to keep our school grounds tidy, safe and healthy places to play and learn. He enjoys spending time with the tamariki also, by helping them with woodwork and other projects, maintaining their bikes, or by them helping him out in the playground by collecting litter or doing the recycling. We all think we are super lucky to have Lloyd keeping an eye on our school environment for us.
Helen
Cleaner
Helen is our amazing cleaner who works very hard, with the help of her two boys, James and Hamish, to keep our learning spaces, toilets, and administration areas clean and tidy. Our cleaning team have been extra careful to keep our high touch surfaces clean and sanitised since COVID began, and they go the extra mile to make sure our classrooms are spick and span! We really appreciate their efforts in keeping us healthy and safe.
Squeak
School cat
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is an elected group made up of members of the school community.
The BOT is responsible for:
- The governance of the school
- The making, reviewing and implementing of policies
- Accountability for the correct use of government funds
- The maintenance of the school property and buildings
- Consultation with parents
- Working with the principal and staff for excellence at the school
Current 2022 members are:
Chair: Brendon
Parent Reps: Jodie, Margaret, Shannon
Tumuaki/Principal: Alicia
Kaiako/Teacher Rep: Michaela
Board Secretary: Sarah
Parents and prospective parents are encouraged to contact the Board Chair or Tumuaki/Principal with questions, comments or concerns:
Board Chair: Brendon
Email Brendon
Tumuaki/Principal:
Email Tumuaki/Principal
