Ākomanga - Classrooms

Tessa Reid Deputy PrincipalRuma Kākano- Year 1 &2tessa.reid@avon. school.nz 

Tēnā koutou, I am very proud to be the Deputy Principal at Avon School and this year I am the Kaiako of an amazing Year 1-2 class.

I take great pride in building positive relationships with students, their whānau and our school community. 

I have been lucky enough to be part of the Avon School family for a number of years almost to the point of being part of the furniture :)

There are so many wonderful things to love about Avon School and it holds a special place in my heart. 


Tara WoodhouseRuma Tupu - Year 3 & 4tara.woodhouse@avon.school.nz

Tēnā koutou, I have rejoined the team at Avon after a years study. 

Profile piece to come!

   

Lesley DonaldRuma Māhuri - Year 5-6lesley.donald@avon.school.nz

Tēnā koutou, I am a beginning teacher and an so happy to be part of the Avon School teaching team.

Profile piece to come!


  

Mark HillRuma Rākau - Year 7 & 8mark.hill@avon.school.nz

Tēnā koutou, I am very proud to have joined the Avon School team for 2025.  I look forward to the important role of preparing these young adults for future learning at high school.

 I have been a Year 7-8 teacher for past 12 years.  I have however taught all year levels in my teaching career.  

I have a passion for teaching mathematics, literacy, sports and science and look forward to my time at Avon.