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Junior School
Te Kaakano - a seed, the beginning
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We currently have four New Entrant to Year 2 classes…
- Waipuna (New Entrants) – Whaea Donna Plumridge
- Mātāwai (Year 1) – Whaea Shaia Twomey
- Wai Māori (Year 2) – Whaea Anne Moon
- Wai Tai (Year 2) – Wai Marino – Whaea Daphne Stedman
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Class Educators
Ngā Kaiako
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Tena Koe,
My name is Donna Plumridge.
Born in Raetihi and grew up in Whanganui. A mum to two children; my son Kori and daughter Toia. I am a Grandmother to twin boys and 5 Whangi Mokopuna.I have a Bachelor of Education in Teaching from Massey University, T.E.F.F.L. Advanced Certificate. I have had the opportunity to Teach English in China, Saudi Arabia and Te Kura Kaupapa Maaori o Tupoho. I have also been a teacher for the Central Regional Health School working along side vulnerable youth at Te Aurere a Te Tonga Palmerston North,
I enjoy sports. I have coached Netball and TeeBall and umpired and played netball.
I’m Passionate about supporting our tamariki to be the best they can be and being positive life long learners. I am the team leader for Te Kaakano, our junior syndicate.
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Kia ora, my name is Shaia Twomey and I was born and bred here in Whanganui. I was educated at Parikino in the early 90s, and then later moved on to Kokohuia where I graduated in 2004. I have been employed here at Castlecliff School since 2015, and did my first 4 years here as a Kaiarahi i te Reo Maaori. After completing A Bachelor in Maaori Medium and Diploma in Maaori Education at Massey University in November 2018, I was fortunate enough to be given a teaching role. This is my first year teaching, I am absolutely loving it, and feel so privileged to be working here at Castlecliff School.