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Kindergarten staffing updates
Three of our Kindergarten teachers have been on leave this year following the Covid 19 vaccination mandate. I am pleased to welcome back Benjamin Wolpert who is returning in 2023 to teach in whare Tī Kōuka where he taught for three years prior to 2022. Sadly, Marika Kitson and Jenny Cameron recently confirmed that they would not return, and have resigned from their teaching positions.
Marika is a past pupil of the school and taught in the Kindergarten for 11 years. She was well loved by all, and her quick wit and humour brought laughter to any situation. She formed strong, lasting connections with the children through her knowledge and understanding of them, mixed with her joy and playfulness.
Jenny was already familiar with the Kindergarten through her children attending, so when she joined the team in 2019 she was right at home. She brought an enthusiasm and light heartedness to her work that was infectious, and the children loved her storytelling, warmth, and energy.
Marika and Jenny’s dedication and contribution to the children and the wider school community are much appreciated, and they have been, and will continue to be, missed very much. We wish them all the best for the future.
The appointment of a Kindergarten Administrator has been an exciting new development and I warmly welcome Christine Wong to this newly created position. Christine has two children in the school, and she brings a wealth of experience and skill to the job from her previous work in the health and disability sector. As Christine settles into the role, she will become the main point of contact for parents and provide vital support to the Kindergarten Coordinator and teaching staff.
Lily England, Kindergarten Coordinator
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