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Leadership Team
I am delighted to be the Foundation Principal for West Rolleston Primary School. I feel very strongly about the importance of school community and will work alongside the staff, BoT and families/whānau to create a school where children feel safe and enjoy many opportunities for learning and success.
I have taught in Christchurch, Levin and London. Prior to this position I was the principal of Shirley Primary School for eight and a half years. I have a Diploma in Teaching, a Bachelor of Education and a Masters of Education with Distinction endorsed in Leadership.
Favourite Book: I try to read everything my kids read so lots of dystopian novels at the moment
Favourite Food: Green onion chips, chop suey, roast chicken, pizza
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I am watching my son play football, catching up with my daughter who is studying in town, walking with my husband Tony, or indulging in a bit of shoe shopping. I try to keep fit and healthy and am an avid F45 fan.
What an amazing opportunity it has and continues to be, to work alongside Sylvia, Amanda, and the whole team, and to watch our school site change from the paddock that it was, to the exciting school it is today. I am passionate about the environment and science in particular and so I am always looking to see how we can give our tamariki lots of opportunities to learn about the amazing world around them and how and why we need to look after it.
Fav book: The Magic of Reality by Richard Dawkins
Fav food: Indian curry
When I'm not at school I like being a dad and hanging out with my son Charlie and my awesome wife Ellie!
Favourite Book: Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism
Favourite Food: Tacos
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to spend time with my family and play sport
Team Leaders
Role: Team Leader
Favourite Book: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Favourite Food: Bacon & eggs
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to try out new cafes around Chch and enjoy the outdoors.
Role: Team Leader
Favourite Book: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
Favourite Food: Any thing with some delicious cheese
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I am outside enjoying the sunshine going for walks, exploring my new surroundings or giving my garden some TLC.
Role: Team Leader
Favourite Book: Anything by David Walliams
Favourite Food:Roast beef with Yorkshire Pudding
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to be a mum to my two gorgeous girls and spend time on the water.
Role: Team Leader
Favourite Book: Asterix the Gaul
Favourite Food: Indian dishes and Roasts
When I am not at West Rolleston Primary I am a taxi driver, taking my two children Samara and Kobe to their various sports and enjoying watching them participate.
Role: Team Leader
Favourite Book: Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith
Favourite Food: Thai Curry
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to spend time with my family, walking my dog, travelling and keeping fit
Role: Team Leader
Favourite Book: 1984 by George Orwell
Favourite Food: Salt and Vinegar Crisps
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to be outside enjoying what nature has to offer or reading a good book.
Learning Support Co-ordinator
Role: - Learning Support Co-ordinator
Favourite Book: Georges Marvellous Medicine
Favourite Food: Cheese
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to spend time with my family exploring the city.
Teachers
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: Emily Gravett picture books are the best! One of my absolute favourites is Little Mouse’s Big Book of Fears.
Favourite Food: Nothing beats my Mum's vege soup!
When I'm not in Rolleston I am adventuring with my family or spending time with friends. My parents live in Central Otago and I love to get home as often as possible. Another one of my favourite hangouts is at my husband's family bach at Lake Alexandrina, near Tekapo. We love to get out fishing and down there is the perfect spot to get out the fly rods and soak up the surroundings!
Role: Teacher
Favourite book: The Witch in the Cherry Tree by Margaret Mahy
Favourite food: Nutella and Indian
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I am out discovering new walking tracks or shopping.
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: I am a huge fan of Dr. Seuss
Favourite Food: Sushi
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to spend time with my friends and whanau, as well as enjoy the outdoors walking my dog.
Role: Teacher 
Favourite Book: The Girl in Times Square by Paullina Simons
Favourite Food: Cheese - any kind
When I am not at West Rolleston Primary I am part of a book club, love hanging out with my husband and 3 grown children and having fun with friends and travelling as much as possible.
Role: Teacher (currently on maternity leave)
Favourite Book: I love Jodi Picoult novels. My favourite picture book when I was in primary school was The Little Blue Penguin.
Favourite Food: Summer fruits, and chips and kiwi onion dip
When I am not at West Rolleston Primary I am often travelling backwards and forwards to Dunedin, and walking around golf courses watching my partner play. I love catching up with my friends and family, often finding different coffee shops and cafes to explore.
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: Anything by David Walliams
Favourite Food: Lasagne, potato chips and dip, cheese and chocolate
When I'm not at West Rolleston School I love hanging out with my 11 year old daughter and 8 year old son and also watching them play their sports. I love going out for lunches or dinner and also a bit of shopping.
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: I love reading! My favourite picture books are by Mo Willems and I enjoy anything to do with history, travel and art.
Favourite Food: Apple crumble, sushi and anything I don't have to cook myself!
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to ....spend time with my family, explore New Zealand and go shopping.
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: The Game of Thrones or anything by Wilbur Smith.
Favourite Food: Bluff Oysters
When I'm not at West Rolleston: I'm having fun adventures with my two beautiful girls, my dog and my wonderful wife.
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: Jodi Picoult novels and I love Dr Seuss Books!
Favourite Food: Indian food and fresh fruit - My favourites are blueberries, watermelon and mango.
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to .... spend time with my friends and family. I also like exploring the outdoors, keeping active at the gym and travelling to new places!
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: The Terrible Two
Favourite Food: Chicken Enchiladas
When I'm not at West Rolleston I love to spend time with my family and friends. I also love to play sports and going for walks.
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: The Hitchhikers guide to the galaxy
Favourite Food: Ramen and Pizza
When I'm not at West Rolleston I like to watch the NBA and the NFL and paint miniature models. Other than that I like to catch up with my friends and family.
Role: Teacher 
Favourite Book: The Harry Potter series
Favourite Food: Raspberries and Ice Cream
When I'm not at West Rolleston I like to spend time with my family and friends, playing netball and walking my dog.
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: George's marvellous medicine
Favourite Food: Pizza and Nachos
When I'm not at West Rolleston I like to play music with my friends, watch sports and explore various walking tracks with my partner.
Role: currently on maternity leave
Favourite Book: Dog Zen by Mark Vette
Favourite Food: Pavlova
When I'm not at West Rolleston I like to walk my dog and play lots of sport.
Role: Teacher 
Favourite Book: Harry Potter series
Favourite Food: Thai Green Curry and Strawberries
When I'm not at West Rolleston I am spending time with friends and family, shopping, adventuring to new places and getting active at the gym.
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin
Favourite Food: Italian food and chocolate
When I am not at West Rolleston Primary School I like to spend time with my family and my dog. I have three beautiful daughters - Ella is almost 12, Abigail who is nearly 10 and Ruby who is 7 in July and my husbands name is Ben. Our dog is an english cocker spaniel and is called "Lady" from lady and the Tramp. We love taking her for walks, going for bike rides and camping.
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: Anything from David Walliams
Favourite Food: Sushi and Chocolate
When I am not at West Rolleston Primary I like to: Play sports, eat delicious food and spend time with my
gorgeous baby daughter, Penelope.
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: Wonder, by R J Palacio
Favourite Food: Love all summer fruits and ice cream.
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to spend time with family and friends, bake, travel, be active in the outdoors including walking, mountain biking, dirt bike riding and snowboarding.
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: I love all of Julia Donaldson’s picture books
Favourite Food: Sushi, chips and dip and chocolate
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I am often spending time with family and friends exploring the outdoors and shopping, I also love heading home to the family farm when I can.
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: All of the Harry Potter books
Favourite Food: I enjoy a good curry or mexican food.
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I am playing cricket, watching films, traveling and learning about New Zealand.
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett
Favourite Food: Pizza.
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to be in musicals, spend time with friends and hang out with my cat Manuel.
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: The Seven Sisters series by Lucinda Riley.
Favourite Food: Potato!
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to exercise, bake and spend time with my family and friends.
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: Autobiographies, "Lucky Legs" by Steve Gurney
Favourite Food: Indian - butter chicken with naan
When I am not at West Rolleston School, I like to keep very active with my two children, scouting, adventure racing, hockey coaching and playing the guitar.
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: Baa Baa Smart Sheep, By Mark Sommerset
Favourite Food: Japanese fried chicken and sushi
When I am not at West Rolleston School, I like to experiment with new recipes and food. I also enjoy being with my 3 cats Friday, Kevin and Lola.
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: Wild by Cheryl Strayed
Favourite Food: Pancakes with maple syrup and baked cheesecake
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to go to ride my bike, hike and participate in triathlons.
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: Anything by Jodi Picoult
Favourite Food: Chocolate!!!
When I am not at West Rolleston School, I like to be outside spending time with my family and friends, at the gym or finding yummy places to eat.
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: The Harry Potter series, specifically Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Askaban
Favourite Food: Hawaiian Pizza
When I am not at West Rolleston School, I like to spend time exploring, or brunch with friends
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: The day the crayons quit
Favourite Food: Sushi, chips and dip
When I am not at West Rolleston School, I like to spend time with my friends and family. I enjoy shopping, finding new places to eat and travelling as much as possible
Role: Part time Teacher
Favourite Book: I recently read Gone Girl and really enjoyed it.
When I am not at West Rolleston Primary I enjoy getting outdoors and spending time with my three lovely kids and husband, or doing little jobs around our mini farm.
Role: Part time Teacher
Favourite Book: You before me by Jojo Moyes
Favourite Food: Mint chocolate biscuits dunked in a cup of English Breakfast tea.
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to spend time with my two beautiful children Levi and Freya, go out for a run and spend time camping at the beach.
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: The Magic Faraway Tree Collection
Favourite Food: Thai Curries
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to spend time with my family and friends
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: The Outlander Series
Favourite Food: Indian Lamb Korma
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I am watching or coaching my boys with their Basketball
Role: Teacher
Favourite Book: Anything by Paullina Simons
Favourite Food: Cheese and crackers
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to go to local cafes, read and catch up on my favourite TV programs.
Role: Reading Recovery Teacher
Favourite Book: Favourite kids book - Your here for a reason, by Nancy Tilman
Favourite Food: Sweet and sour pork
When I’m not at school I like to be in the kitchen cooking and baking
Teacher Assistants
Role: Teaching Assistant
Favourite Food: Lasagne
Favourite Book: Anything by Roald Dahl
When I’m not at school I love to sing, play my guitar and spend time with my family
Role: Teaching Assistant
Favourite book: The Accidental Time Traveler by Janis Mackay
Favourite food: Favourite food: Hot chocolate fudge cake with ice cream
When I am not at West Rolleston I enjoy Zumba, cycling round Mcleans Forest with my family and chasing my kids to their various sporting activities
Role: Teaching Assistant
Favourite Book: 1984
Favourite Food: Vegetable curry
When I am not at West Rolleston Primary I love to watch my boys play football and take long walks in the countryside with my dog Lottie.
Role: Teaching Assistant
Favourite Book: A Stone for Danny Fisher
Favourite Food: Potato - any way is great
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to be in my garden, walk my dog and spend time with family and friends.
Role: Teaching Assistant
Favourite Book: Anything by Philippa Gregory
Favourite Food: Indian - Butter Chicken
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to spend my time walking my dog, spending time with my kids, going shopping and reading.
Role: Teaching Assistant
Favourite Book: Black like me
Favourite Food: Sushi
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to walk my dogs, movies, tramp, garden, mountain bike and other outdoor adventures
Role: Teaching Assistant
Favourite Book: Willbee the Bumblebee by Craig Smith and I enjoyed reading Diary of a Whimpy Kid Collection with my boys
Favourite Food: Whitebait fritters
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to spend time with my family, watch my boys Connor and Cooper play sport and walk my two dogs Max and Marlee
Role: Teaching Assistant
Favourite Book: Big Magic (Elizabeth Gibbert)
Favourite Food: Arepas
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to go for a run with my son and bake cakes
Role: Teaching Assistant
Favourite Book: The Wishing Chair by Enid Blyton
Favourite Food: Whittikers fruit and nut chocolate
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to support my kids in their many sports they play, baking, cuddles with my dog Ronnie and Netflix
Role: Teaching Assistant
Favourite Book: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
Favourite Food: Anything Mediteranean
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to spend time with my family and friends. I like to run and enjoy the outdoors
Role: Teaching Assistant
Favourite Book: Me before you
Favourite Food: Sushi
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to exercise at the gym
Office Team
Favourite Book: Cross Stitch
Favourite Food: Chips and Dip
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to play netball and hang out with my three kids Lockie, Charlie, Dom and husband Derek
Favourite Book: Too many to pick one but I would say Angela's Ashes
Favourite Food: Thai
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary : I like to upcycle and create things. I love reading and spending time with the family and I love looking after my vegetable patch and all the chooks, ducks and animals that we have rescued over the years.
Favourite Book: Any books by Bryce Courtenay
Favourite Food: Seafood
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary : I like to spend time with my husband and daughter, walk our wee dog Oscar, sewing and cooking up a storm in the kitchen.
Favourite Book: I enjoy the author Lesley Pearse
Favourite Food: Whittaker's Chocolate
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to support my four children on the sideline of their various sports. I also enjoy camping with the family and going to the gym
Favourite food - Sunday roast
Favourite book - Harry Potter
When I'm not working at West Rolleston Primary I like to spend time in my garden, get down to my caravan in Twizel as much as possible and enjoy the great New Zealand outdoors
Favourite food - Anything my wife cooks me.
Favourite book - No favourite, but I like to read autobiographies on sports stars, musicians and famous Kiwis.
When I'm not working at West Rolleston Primary I like to go boating, water skiing and snow skiing in the winter. I also like spending time out and about on our lifestyle block
Favourite food - Chocolate
Favourite book - Anything by Judy Nunn
When Im not working at West Rolleston Primary School I like to spend time with my Grandchildren.
Favourite Food: Seafood
When I'm not at West Rolleston Primary I like to listen to music and dance