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We are looking forward to seeing you all at the Waipu Carnival this coming Saturday the 19th of April 2025. 

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Staff

Senior Leadership

Senior Leadership

Belinda Bunny

Principal

About Me

Kia ora. I have recently moved up from the Wairarapa where I was born and have spent most of my life. I have three children - Amy (21); Sarah (19) & Sam (16). Prior to coming to Waipu, I was the Principal at Gladstone Primary School in Masterton. Outside of the workplace I enjoy all things 'beach'; camping; tramping and spending as much time as possible pottering around in the kitchen. My foundational belief is - 'In a world where you can be anything, be kind'.

E: principal@wps.school.nz

Jordan McDonald

Deputy Principal / Senior Team Leader

About Me

I am the Team Leader and Deputy Principal for the Senior School. I have been teaching at Waipu Primary since 2016. I live locally with my amazing wife and two children. I am passionate about Education Outside the Classroom and Digital Technology. I love to support and get involved in our Waipu community.

E: jordan@wps.school.nz

Middle/Junior Leadership

Middle/Junior Leadership

Amy Eagar

Year 3 & 4 - Tūturiwhatu (Rm 5) Middle Team Leader

About Me

I am originally from Taranaki and taught at a couple of rural schools around the region as well as overseas before making the decision to move to Waipu. During my spare time I love to get to the beach with my 3 children as much as I can, explore walks around the area as well as spend quality time at home and in the garden. I have been teaching at Waipu School since 2011 and consider myself extremely lucky to be a part of the Waipu School team! I love teaching all areas of the curriculum but have a passion for Literacy (reading, writing and spelling) and also P.E.

E: amy@wps.school.nz

Madelaine Egan

New Entrants - Pīwaiwaka (Rm 7) Junior Team Leader

About Me

Kia ora! I’m an Aussie who married a Kiwi. My family and I made the move to NZ in 2021 to live a more family-orientated lifestyle and we haven’t looked back since. I love being a teacher and teaching juniors is my absolute favourite. Their love and enthusiasm for learning is what makes being a teacher so rewarding for me.

E: maddy@wps.school.nz

Teacher

Teacher

Kathy Troost

New Entrants - Kōtare (Rm 12)

About Me

Hello, I am Kathy Troost. I am really looking forward to working in Kotāre (Room12) with the New Entrants. I have been part of the Waipu Primary school community with both my children Lucy and Flynn Troost attending Waipu Primary School as well as working at Kids 1st so lots of your faces are familiar to me. A few things I enjoy are sewing my own clothes as well as being actively involved in the community from Waipu Surf Club to managing a range of sports teams.

E: kathy@wps.school.nz

Julie Levell

New Entrants - Koukou (Rm 6)

About Me

I’ve been teaching NE/Year 1’s in NZ since 2012. I feel privileged to support each child at the start of their learning journey. My goal is to nurture and develop their curiosity and love for life-long learning. I am originally from the UK and I emigrated to NZ in 2008 with my husband and three children. Outside of teaching I love to spend quality time with my family and friends. I enjoy walking, swimming and immersing myself into a good book!

E: juliel@wps.school.nz

Kelly Blainey

New Entrants - Koukou (Rm 6)

About Me

Kia ora! I grew up in Maungaturoto, fled to Auckland for my uni years, competed Internationally in Triathlon and then returned to Northland to teach in 2012. My family love living in Waipu and I spend lots of time at the beach with my 3 children and energetic dog Zach. As a family we also love to go tramping and explore the many different tracks NZ has to offer. I love teaching in the Junior School and am very passionate about ensuring our learners have a great transition to school life.

E: kelly@wps.school.nz

Hannah Taylor-Rose

Year 1 & 2 - Tūī (Rm 8)

About Me

Kia ora, I moved to the Waipu area a year ago and love spending time at the beach or on our lifestyle block with my family and dogs. I have been living in Northland for eleven years after moving up from Auckland. I am passionate about literacy and love supporting students to become confident and capable readers and writers.

E: hannah@wps.school.nz

Melanie Crocker

Year 2 - Pīpīwharauroa (Rm 9)

About Me

Kia ora e te whānau! Ko Whaea Mel toku ingoa. I am very excited to be joining the Junior team at Waipu Primary School this year. I have four adult children and an 18mth old grandson. I love teaching across all areas of the curriculum, however I am passionate about Literacy and Te Ao Māori. I love fishing, kayaking and going on multi-day hikes around our beautiful motu. I am very excited to be joining this beautiful community and look forward to getting to know you all.

E: melanie@wps.school.nz

Kara-Jane Beckham

Year 3 & 4 - Kūkupa (Rm 10)

About Me

Kia Ora! As a Bream Bay local, it is special having the opportunity to give back to the community through nurturing our ākonga here at Waipu Primary School. I am passionate about many things, including Literacy, Māori and creating safe, inclusive spaces for learners to flourish.

E: kara-Jane@wps.school.nz

Tara Uiese

Year 3 & 4 - Kārearea (Rm 11)

About Me

Talofa lava, I am a born and bred Northland girl and have lived in Whangārei most of my life with a few years in Australia. I was lucky enough to start my teaching career here at Waipu Primary in 2021 and have loved growing and learning alongside the tamariki at this school. To me whānau is everything and I will often spend my free time with them. I also love going to the beach and exploring different parts of New Zealand. Faafetai lava

E: tara@wps.school.nz

Kellie Stevenson-Border

Year 3 & 4 - Tara-iti (Rm 4)

About Me

Kia ora. My goal is to have happy learners that feel secure in their space. I love working and living in Waipu and enjoy being part of our wonderful community. Outside the classroom, I’m usually found hanging out with my dogs, chooks, family and friends - not necessarily in that order!

E: kellie@wps.school.nz

Kirstyn Hoddle

Year 5 & 6 - Tōrea (Rm 3)

About Me

Kia ora, While I started my family in Auckland, the lure of the beaches and quiet lifestyle led us to move to Waipu, eight years ago. My children have all been through Waipu Primary and as both a parent and teacher, I love all the opportunities the school provides.

E: kirstyn@wps.school.nz

Maree Smith

Year 5 & 6 - Tōrea (Rm 3)

About Me

Kia Ora, I am a Waipu local who went to Waipu Primary School myself. I have three children, one who has grown up and left home, and two younger school aged children. I have a love of the outdoors, the beach, being in the garden and being active. I currently job share in a year 5/6 class and love seeing children happy and engaged in their learning. This year I have taken on the SENCO role at Waipu Primary which has been a great opportunity for me to work with a range of ages across the school.

E: maree@wps.school.nz

Kylie Farr

Year 5 & 6 - Kuaka (Rm 2)

About Me

Kia Ora, I began my teaching journey at Waipu Primary School and am excited to return. I enjoy teaching an integrated curriculum but have a particular affinity for literacy and numeracy as they are pivotal foundational building blocks. I enjoy teaching an integrated curriculum and also enjoy creative outlets and physical education. These avenues give me a chance to learn with and alongside akongā to strengthen relationships.

E: kylie@wps.school.nz

Sarah Herbert

Year 5 & 6 - Kōtuku (Rm 1)

About Me

Kia ora, I work 4 days a week in Kōtuku. My undergraduate degree was in Physical Education. I strive to foster self-motivated and engaged children who are able to think outside the box.

E: sarah@wps.school.nz

Donna McGregor-Cox

Specialist Literacy Intervention Teacher

About Me

I love working in junior classes, supporting students to strengthen their early literacy knowledge. I provide early Literacy support in reading and writing, working in class with small groups, or working one-on-one with students. It’s wonderful seeing confident readers and writers emerge, who develop independence and feel successful. Yay!

E: donnamc@wps.school.nz

Rebecca Cook

Part-time teacher / Garden to Table

About Me

Kia ora! I have taught for 12 years. Five of those years in London, while traveling the world with my husband. We then moved up to Waipu with our amazing three children. The Garden to Table programme is so incredible that I decided to return to teaching part-time, to start the journey with Waipu tamariki.

E: rebecca@wps.school.nz

Office Staff

Office Staff

Office Staff

About Me

Donna, Cindy and Mel are our office staff. Donna and Mel (mother and daughter) work as the Principal’s PA and Cindy takes care of the finances. They are the ‘face of the school’ as they work in reception and they know everything you’d ever need to know about Waipu Primary – so just ask. You’ll find them super helpful, warm and friendly.

E: office@wps.school.nz

Support Staff

Support Staff

Sandra Barton

Teacher Aide / Librarian

About Me

Hi, I'm Sandra Barton and I have been happily working at Waipu Primary School as a Learning Assistant since 2020 and in the library since 2023. Born and bred in West Auckland, my family and I moved to Waipu in 2018 and have never looked back.

E: sandra@wps.school.nz

Dalleise Jaques

Teacher Aide/After School Care manager

About Me

Hi, I joined the Waipu Primary School at the beginning of 2022 as the OSCAR supervisor and shortly after as a Teacher Aide. Working with the new entrants is an absolute joy, and the after school care provides a lot of variety and challenges. Outside of school I enjoy gardening, yoga, fishing, sewing, family and travel.

E: dalleise@wps.school.nz

Greer Boyd

Teacher Aide

About Me

Kia ora My name is Greer and I have been a learning assistant at Waipu Primary since 2020. I work in the junior school and absolutely love my job. I also play and teach music and repair computers in-between times.

E: greer@wps.school.nz

Pauline Fudge

Teacher Aide

About Me

Hi my name is Pauline Fudge and I am so proud to be a staff member at Waipu School. I have found the school to be a very relaxed, country style school with a wonderful community connection.The staff here is very much a team. The children are paramount, we are one big family! I previously worked in Marlborough as a teacher aide for 7 years and 2 years at a special needs school in Auckland. I love the outdoors, hiking, tennis and pickleball. I enjoy gardening and have 2 dogs at home. My 2 adult children live in Orewa and I am extremely proud of them both. I love my job and the children, it is very rewarding to see them learn, grow and achieve.

E: pauline@wps.school.nz

Jody Britton

Teacher Aide

About Me

I live locally in Waipu, my family and I moved here at the beginning of 2017 and we love Waipu and all it has to offer. I am married and have four children, two who have grown up and left home and two boys who both attended Waipu Primary. I work as a Learning Assistant in the senior school and love what I do. I have worked in the school since early 2021 and enjoy seeing children learn and grow.

E: jody@wps.school.nz

Barbara De Cort

Teacher Aide

About Me

E: barbara@wps.school.nz

Sandra Owen

Teacher Aide

About Me

Hi, I am a Teacher Aide and are excited to be a part of the team at Waipu Primary. I love helping the children to master their skills in reading, writing and mathematics. I moved to Waipu, with my Husband, in 2021. We have two grown-up sons. We love the lifestyle, the community, and the beautiful beaches in Bream Bay.

E: sandrao@wps.school.nz

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P: (09) 432 0135
E: office@wps.school.nz

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Term 1: Mon 3 Feb – Fri 11 Apr
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