Our People
“Allowing and empowering children to develop who they are now,
and inspiring them to be the best they can be”
The staff are dedicated in their roles and show a genuine commitment to the learning and well-being of all children in their care.
Mr Jonathan Wright
Principal
Ms Karen Purdy
Deputy Principal & SENCO:
Whaea Antonia Whittaker
Maanuka: Year 7 & 8
Whaea Alex Wakeman
Pohutukawa: Year 6
Mrs Kristie Gribben
Kawakawa 5: Year 5
Whaea Kiri Kaywood
Kawakawa 4: Year 4
Mrs Sarah Collins
Harakeke: Year 3
Mrs Sonja Inglis
Koromiko Rua: Year 2
Miss Jaimee Swindells
Koromiko Tahi: Year 1
Mrs Kim Crook
Tiitoki: Year 0-1
Mrs Rebecca Swain
NE-Y1 Teacher
Matua Gig Abraham
Release Teacher
Mrs Megan Parker
Release Teacher
Patsy Keoghan
Learning Assistant
Whaea Grace Nelley
Learning Support Coordinator (LSC)
Mrs Judy Latif
Rainbow Reading Learning Assistant
Whaea Marcelle Waters
Learning Assistant
Matua Billy Jackson-Taha
Learning Assistant
Whaea Leilani Blundell
Social Worker in Schools
Whaea Amelia Gray
Officer Manager:
Whaea Chelsea George
Office Administrator
Matua Brendon Graham
Facilities ManagerSchool Board
The Horotiu School Board is currently made up of eight people: Six parent trustees, one staff-elected trustee and the Principal.
We are a forward-thinking and strategic School Board. We place great emphasis on doing the very best that is possible for the tamariki, and from this comes innovation, high standards and excellence.
Jonathan Wright - Principal (Principal/CEO)
Sarah Wright (Presiding Member)
Brendon Graham
Del Bredesen
Shontelle Washer
Victoria Apiata
Aidan Cossar
Gig Abraham (Staff Trustee)