Staff List
Contact a Pukekohe High School Staff Member
Email Teacher eg John Smyth would be JSmyth@pukekohehigh.school.nz or call 237 0117 then extension number.
Pou Kaiaawha | Leadership Team
Murray Saunders – Tumuaki Principal
Hester Myburgh – Tumuaki Tuarua Deputy Principal
Suzanne Powar – Tumuaki Tuarua Deputy Principal
David Faitala – Tumuaki Tuarua Deputy Principal
Martin Bennett – Tumuaki Tuarua Deputy Principal
Sofia Kaur – Tumuaki Tuarua Deputy Principal
Kirsty Couper – Tumuaki Tuarua Deputy Principal
Samantha Hansen – Assistant Principal
Denis Murphy – Business Manager
Pou Tuarongo (Year Level Deans)
| Year Level Profile | Pou Tuarongo (Year Level Deans) | |
| Junior Assistant |
Mrs Mel Devaney dvm@pukekohehigh.school.nz |
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| Year 9 | He Kaakano The Seed |
Ms Jude Webber Miss Nikki Bhana PT09@pukekohehigh.school.nz |
| Year 10 | Kia Tupu To Grow |
Mr John Cook Mr Rajal Singh PT10@pukekohehigh.school.nz |
| Year 11 | Kia Hua To Prosper |
Ms Jody Harnor Mrs Sukhjit Kaur PT11@pukekohehigh.school.nz |
| Year 12 | Kia Puawai To Sustain |
Mr Aisea Taliai Mrs Colleen Jacobs PT12@pukekohehigh.school.nz |
| Year 13 | Tuu Rangatira To Stand as Leaders |
Ms Chantal Krybolder Mrs Jacalyn (Jackie) Green PT13@pukekohehigh.school.nz |
| Learning Support |
Mrs Sarah Mwanankopa mws@pukekohehigh.school.nz |
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Teaching Staff
| Arts Faculty | Mathematics Faculty |
Itinerant Music Teachers
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| English Faculty | Science Faulty |
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| Health & Physical Education Faculty | Social Science Faculty |
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| Learning Support | Learning Support Coordinators |
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| Languages | Future Pathways |
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| Technology Faculty | Te Wahanga Whakaako |
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Support Staff
| Administration Meagan McAuley – Executive Assistant to Principal Cushla Berry – Receptionist Elly Good – Student Centre/Accounts Rhonda Daniels – Attendance Administrator Courtney Kelly – Enrolments Waiki Taiapa – Truancy Officer Jayna McKenzie – Print Manager Lynn Mills – KAMAR Database Manager Angela Grassick – Relief Co-ordinator Shellie Turner-Eskdale – Marketing, Publicity & Grants Officer Melanie Harris – Library Coordinator Lynda Sharp – International Director Lydia Firmin-Cavanagh – Homestay Coordinator Christine Edwards – Food Technology Assistant | Cleaner Jennifer Stewart – Arts Coordinator Assistant Emily Penaflor – Science Lab Manager Nicolie Villaceran – Science Technician
Accounts & Property |
Student Services Susan Walter – Counsellor Paumea McKay – Counsellor Kayla Edmonds – Counsellor Paul Hartland – Counsellor Natasha Faulkner – Nurse Carly Mills – Nurse Linda Jamieson – Nurse Jane Jolly – Career Centre Manager Samantha Kelsall – Gateway Coordinator Chloe Green – Career/Gateway Administrator Jaz Walker – Rising Foundation Youth Worker Maria Ward | SENCO
Learning Support – Teacher Aides
ESOL Learning Support – Teacher Aides
Learning Support – Rōpū Tautoko |
News & Events
Sponsorship Packages
Please click on the following link to view our sponsorship packages. Sponsorship 25-26 C
Year 9 Social Studies Social Action Success
At the end of Term 3, our Year 9 Social Studies classes explored the important social issue of youth mental health deterioration in Aotearoa New…
PHS Alumni Spotlight: Georgia Wilson
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Daily Notices
Healthcare and Early Childhood
Year 12 and 13, If you are interested in pursuing a career in Early Childhood, Healthcare and Nursing and would like to participate in a course and work experience, go see Mr Kelsall (Gateway Coordinator) in N5 for an application form at interval or lunch time.
NZDF Visit
NZ Defence Force visit to Pukekohe High School is taking place this Friday 13th March at 10am in the Careers Room (N5). If you are interested in a career with the NZDF please register your interest in the Careers Room, spaces are limited.
Massey University Visit
Massey University will be visiting Pukekohe High School this Friday at 12:00pm in the Careers Room (N5).
Open to Y12 & Y13's interested in learning about Massey’s courses and opportunities, please register your interest in the Careers Room. Spaces are limited, so sign up early!


