Ākomanga - Classrooms

Rose BattersbyRuma Kākano - Year 1&2rose.battersby@avon.school.nz

Tēnā koutou, I have just joined the team here at Avon School at the beginning of 2023. 

I am the kaiako of Kākano room,  with New Entrants to Year two. 

I have moved across from Avon Kindergarten so I know many of the tamariki already.  I am really looking forward to becoming part of the Avon community, supporting our tamariki with their learning, developing and getting to know all our whānau. 

 I enjoy gardening and teaching through real life experiences and hope to share these with the tamariki in my class.    

Tessa Reid Deputy PrincipalRuma Tupu - Year 3 - 5tessa.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 class of Year 3 & 4 students.

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. 


Lisa HillRuma Kākano - Year 6-8principal@avon.school.nz

Tēnā koutou, I am covering the senior class Year 6-8 for the rest of 2024.

I love the opportunity to be back in the classroom and engaging every day with our                         senior ākonga.                     

  I have been in education since 1991 and have taught across all ages.  I have a passion for music, mathematics, environmental learning and te Reo Māori.