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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.

Leadership Team

James Thomas – Tumuaki Principal
Hester Myburgh – Tumuaki Tuarua Deputy Principal
Suzanne Powar – Tumuaki Tuarua Deputy Principal
Murray Saunders – Tumuaki Tuarua Deputy Principal
Siosiua Pole – Tumuaki Tuarua Deputy Principal
Stephen Langdon – Acting Tumuaki Tuarua Deputy Principal
Denis Murphy  – Business Manager

 

Kaitiaki Aakonga (Year Level Deans)

Year Level Profile Kaitiaki Aakonga 
Year 9 He Kaakano
The Seed
Mrs
Ms Jody Harnor

9Kaitiaki@pukekohehigh.school.nz
Year 10 Kia Tupu
To Grow
Mr Aisea
Ms Sarah Caughley

10Kaitiaki@pukekohehigh.school.nz
Year 11 Kia Hua
To Prosper
Mrs Jacalyn Green
Ms Chantal Krybolder

11Kaitiaki@pukekohehigh.school.nz
Year 12 Kia Puawai
To Sustain
Ms Jude Webber
Mr David Faitala
12Kaitiaki@pukekohehigh.school.nz
Year 13 Tuu Rangatira
To Stand as Leaders
Ms Joa Van Zyl
Chrismari Dickinson

13Kaitiaki@pukekohehigh.school.nz

Teaching Staff

Arts Faculty
Vicky Moore-Allen – Kaihautuu Curriculum Leader
Martin Bennett
Anita Jacobsen
Nea Brink – Dance
Steve Granshaw – Music
Esther Hansen
Lisa Purda
Natasha Taylor – Drama
Catherine Tamihere
Whitney Channings
Karin KikunoItinerant Music Teachers
Jessie Leov
Scott McDowall
Adam Ruddell
Paul Norman
Oliver Leupolu
Tavite Tonga
Ben Frater

English Faculty
Shalini Saxena – Kaihaituu Curriculum Leader
Sophie Bell
Callayne Eru
Chrismari Dickinson – Y13 Kaitiaki Aakonga
Shan Dissanayake
Kerensa Moloney
Claire Olson
Sarah Caughley – Y10 Kaitiaki Aakonga
Shana Davidson
Katrina Miller
Shruti Kumar
Matthew Brachi
Jo Ngatipa
Reshmi Ambika

ESOL
Athlyn Watt – HOD ESOL
Catherine Kempton

Future Pathways
Gaynor Matthews

Health & Physical Education Faculty
Sarah Hainsworth – Kaihautuu Curriculum Leader
Michael Anderson
Blair Buckland
Tanya Johnson
Ashlee Ross – Assistant Kaihautuu
Rebecca Jefferies
John Slee
Matt Whitby
David Faitala
Petra Batters
Ella Farrell

 

Learning Support
Amelia Bodman – HOD Learning Support
Esther Williams
Jude Webber – Y12 Kaitiaki Aakonga
Faith Armstrong
Carolyn Cossey
Chantal Krybolder – Y11 Kaitiaki Aakonga
Piali Dasgupta

 

Languages
Pascale McMillan
Peony Law

Mathematics Faculty
Amy Price-Williams – Kaihautuu Curriculum Leader
Suresh Prasad – Kaihautuu Tuarua
Sukhjit Kaur – Y9 Kaitiaki Aakonga
Cathy Munro
Bharti Pathak
Mark Perrigo
Arvin Lal
Steven White
Michelle Wallis
Chloe Coull
Matthew Brachi
Moreen LataScience Faculty
Molly Vale – Kaihautuu Curriculum Leader
Meghan Ashford
Michael Simmonds
Odette Jennings
Samantha Hansen
Stephen Langdon – Acting Tumuaki Tuarua T1&2
Jody Harnor – Y9 Kaitiaki Aakonga
Joel McNelly
David Matthews
Nalini Singh
Sneha Srinivasan
Sarah Tonorio
Arnie Cabral
Dinesh Gosai
Poonam Ram
Jyotsna Bhalla

 

Social Science Faculty
Ben Silk – Kaihautuu Curriculum Leader
Sharon Grass
Greg Hughes
Rose Karauria
Evvie Lowe
Madhwan Naicker
Nameeta Chandra Dutta
Jane Mordecai
Rosanna Woodger
Aisea Taliai – Y10 Kaitiaki Aakonga
Shirley Yeomans
Dipna Kumar
Anita Devi
Joshua Wilson
Isaac Hornburg
Ellie Reynolds

 

Technology Faculty
Salman Qureshi – Kaihautuu Curriculum Leader
Craig Knapman
Coburn Hari – HOD Digital Technologies – study leave
Andrew Reid
Brendan O’Brien
Mel Devaney
Paul Reynolds – HOD Hard Materials Technology
Lisa Mous
Aatik Kumar
Colleen Jacobs – HOD Food Technology
Lesley Fulford
Therese Madelozo
May Ann Bernarte

Te Wahanga Whakaako
Jade Chamberlain
Te Ataakura Jones
Motown Parata

Support Staff

Administration
Meagan McAuley – Executive Assistant to Principal
Cushla Berry – Receptionist
Elly Good – Student Centre/Accounts
Morag Gray – Library Assistant
Melanie Harris – Library Assistant
Harinder Kaur – Science Lab Manager
Rhonda Daniels – Attendance Administrator
Lynda Sharp – International Director
Lydia Firmin-Cavanagh – Homestay Coordinator
Jayna McKenzie – Print Manager
Lynn Mills – KAMAR Database Manager
Christine Horton – Food Technology Assistant
Jennifer Stewart – Arts Coordinator Assistant
Waiki Taiapa – Truancy Officer
Shellie Turner-Eskdale – Marketing, Publicity & Grants Officer
Lisa Hari – Enrolments
Angela Grassick – Relief Co-ordinator & Administration
Sandra Kinmond – Science Technician

Accounts & Property
Denis Murphy – Business Manager
Taranjeet Singh – Payroll & Accounts Administrator
Andrew Hargreaves – Head Groundsman
Allan McClunie – Groundsman
Neale Dearlove – Caretaker/Tech Assistant
Matilda Parata – Staffroom Attendant
Renee Nelson – Cleaner

Student Services
Susan Walter – Counsellor
Paumea McKay – Counsellor
Teresa Elder – Counsellor (Wed-Fri)
Natasha Faulkner – Nurse
Carly Mills – Nurse
Linda Jamieson – Nurse
Jane Jolly – Career Centre Manager
Samantha Kelsall – Gateway Coordinator
Whaea Rawinia Amstad – Kaimanaaki Guidance Assistant
Jaz Walker – Rising Foundation Youth Worker

Learning Support – Teacher Aides
Meisha Farmer
Lee-Ann Hodgson
Joanne Hooper
Marisa Mencarelli-Skilton
Donna Morgan
Maria Ward
Esperance Withers
Julie Smith
Nadine Samuels

News & Events

Thank You Mainfreight
Our Year 12s had an eye-opening visit to Mainfreight, seeing firsthand how motivation and internal factors like leadership, structure, finance, and corporate social responsibility impact…

Daily Notices

  • Franklin Schools Career Expo
    Come along to the Franklin Schools Career Expo, learn about pathways to further education, training, and the world of work.  Local employers, training & tertiary providers will be present. Community event, all welcome. Thursday 21st March 2024, doors open 5.30pm until 7.30pm.
  • Girls Cricket
    If any girls Year 9- 13 are keen to play an afternoon of cricket on Thursday 21st March, get in contact with Miss Farrell or use the link to find out more information https://forms.office.com/r/Nf1c7Snt4S
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    With the resurfacing of COVID in our region and changes in
    Alert Levels causing students to continue their learning from home, having a
    reliable device at home to access online learning, remain connected with
    teachers, and receive feedback about their work makes 
    BYOD more essential than
    ever.

    Click here for a reminder of our BYOD recommendations.