Principal's Welcome

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Welcome to Te Kura O Urumutu, As the proud principal, I am delighted to extend a warm greeting to students, parents, staff, and the community. Our school is a vibrant hub of learning, innovation, and growth, committed to nurturing well-rounded individuals equipped to face the challenges of the ever-evolving world.

At West End School, we believe in combining academic excellence with character development and a strong sense of community linked to our school values. Our dedicated team of educators is passionate about creating a dynamic learning environment that inspires curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for learning.

Our facilities provide students with the resources they need to explore their interests and passions. From well-equipped classrooms to innovative teaching programs, we ensure that our students have access to the tools required for hands-on learning experiences. Beyond academics, we offer a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and clubs, allowing students to discover and develop their unique talents.

At the heart of our school is a strong sense of community. We believe in open communication and collaboration between students, parents, and educators. By working together, we create a supportive and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages the personal and academic growth of each individual.

I invite you to explore our website and discover the many facets of West End School. Whether you are a prospective student, parent, or community member, we look forward to welcoming you into our vibrant educational community.

Ngā mihi nui,

Tony West

Principal/Tumuaki

West End School

Leadership Team

Tony West
Tony West

Principal

email:
principal@westend.school.nz

Tony West
Principal
Tui Halatokoua
Tui Halatokoua

Deputy Principal

email:
thalatokoua@westend.school.nz

Tui Halatokoua
Deputy Principal
Dan Minchin
Dan Minchin

Assistant Principal

email:
dminchin@westend.school.nz

Dan Minchin
Assistant Principal

Support Team

Amanda Borren
Amanda Borren

Office Executive

email:
office@westend.school.nz

Amanda Borren
Office Executive
Sue Thompson
Sue Thompson

Office / Library

email:
library@westend.school.nz

Sue Thompson
Office / Library
Brendon Arnold
Brendon Arnold

Property Manager

email:
propertymanager@westend.school.nz

Brendon Arnold
Property Manager
Audrey Larsen
Audrey Larsen

ESOL

email:
alarsen@westend.school.nz

Audrey Larsen
ESOL
Tommy Harvey
Tommy Harvey

SENCO

email:
tharvey@westend.school.nz

Tommy Harvey
SENCO
Joel Birkin
Joel Birkin

Teacher Release

email:
property@westend.school.nz

Joel Birkin
Teacher Release
Shayna Gleeson-Long
Shayna Gleeson-Long

Teacher Release

email:
sfoote@westend.school.nz

Shayna Gleeson-Long
Teacher Release
Sarah Morris
Sarah Morris

Teacher Release

email:
smorris@westend.school.nz

Sarah Morris
Teacher Release

Staff

Karen Kahika
Karen Kahika

Room 1 (Year 1,2,3)

email:
kkahika@westend.school.nz

Karen Kahika
Room 1 (Year 1,2,3)
Rhys Lobb (Year 4,5,6)
Rhys Lobb (Year 4,5,6)

Room 2

email:
rlobb@westend.school.nz

Rhys Lobb (Year 4,5,6)
Room 2
Vicky Cheetham
Vicky Cheetham
Student Teacher
Tipuranga (Year 0-3)
Amy Burch
Amy Burch

Room 13

email:
aburch@westend.school.nz

Amy Burch
Room 13
Nicola Harris
Nicola Harris

Room 16

email:
nharris@westend.school.nz

Nicola Harris
Room 16
Clare McIlhatton
Clare McIlhatton

Room 14

email:
cmcilhatton@westend.school.nz

Clare McIlhatton
Room 14
Heidi Parker (Team Leader)
Heidi Parker (Team Leader)

Room 17

email:
hparker@westend.school.nz

Heidi Parker (Team Leader)
Room 17
Hannah Burden
Hannah Burden

Room 15

email:
hburden@westend.school.nz

Hannah Burden
Room 15
Nicky Bowles
Nicky Bowles
Room 8
Liz Hehir
Liz Hehir

Teacher Aide

Liz Hehir
Teacher Aide
Diana Pullman
Diana Pullman

Teacher Aide

Diana Pullman
Teacher Aide
Emma Walker
Emma Walker

Teacher Aide

Emma Walker
Teacher Aide
Laura Churchill
Laura Churchill

Teacher Aide

Laura Churchill
Teacher Aide
Darlene Acethorp
Darlene Acethorp
Teacher Aide
Puāwaitanga (Year 3/4)
Gina Way
Gina Way

Room 6

email:
gway@westend.school.nz

Gina Way
Room 6
Demelza Darby
Demelza Darby

Room 11

email:
ddarby@westend.school.nz

Demelza Darby
Room 11
Maureen Murphy
Maureen Murphy
Teacher Aide
Charlotte Bone
Charlotte Bone

Room 7

email:
cbone@westend.school.nz

Charlotte Bone
Room 7
Karen Kahika
Karen Kahika

Room 1 (Bilingual class)

email:
kkahika@westend.school.nz

Karen Kahika
Room 1 (Bilingual class)
Tess Anderson
Tess Anderson
Teacher Aide
Tracye Katon (Team Leader)
Tracye Katon (Team Leader)

Room 10

email:
tkaton@westend.school.nz

Tracye Katon (Team Leader)
Room 10
Michelle Mycroft-Bell
Michelle Mycroft-Bell

Teacher Aide

email:
mmycroft-bell@westend.school.nz

Michelle Mycroft-Bell
Teacher Aide
Karma Kendall
Karma Kendall

Teacher Aide

Karma Kendall
Teacher Aide
Chloe Chin
Chloe Chin

Teacher Aide

Chloe Chin
Teacher Aide
Connor Johnson
Connor Johnson

Teacher Aide

Connor Johnson
Teacher Aide
Te Wao Nui o Tāne (Year 5/6)
Rhys Lobb (Bilingual class)
Rhys Lobb (Bilingual class)

Room 2

email:
rlobb@westend.school.nz

Rhys Lobb (Bilingual class)
Room 2
Amanda Zambazos
Amanda Zambazos

Room 5

email:
a.zambazos@westend.school.nz

Amanda Zambazos
Room 5
Maryann Nicholls
Maryann Nicholls
Teacher Aide
Deana Garstang
Deana Garstang

Room 3

email:
dgarstang@westend.school.nz

Deana Garstang
Room 3
MJ Kang
MJ Kang
Teacher Aide
Jakaia Williams
Jakaia Williams
Teacher Aide
Georgia Black
Georgia Black

Room 4 (Team Leader)

email:
gblack@westend.school.nz

Georgia Black
Room 4 (Team Leader)
Brigid Makasini
Brigid Makasini
Teacher Aide
ORS Additional Teachers
Tommy Harvey (Team Leader)
Tommy Harvey (Team Leader)

Room 9

email:
tharvey@westend.school.nz

Tommy Harvey (Team Leader)
Room 9

Board of Trustees

Current Board Members

Tony West (Principal)

Amanda Borren-Lean (Board Secretary)
Heather Todd (Co-Chair)
Tim Dale (Co-Chair)
Craig Bleakley (Parent Representative)
Kieran Corlett (Parent Representative)
Paul McMillan (Parent Representative)
Tracye Katon (Staff Representative)

Vacancies