Whānau Teams

“Collaborative teaching and learning” 

 

At Tahatai Coast School, classrooms at the same Year Levels work collaboratively in Whānau teams, giving students the chance to learn alongside their peers and teachers from other classes across their Year Levels.




Korora Whānau - Year 0/1


Whānau Team Leader: Miriam Collins

Whānau Teachers: Amy Bidois, Miriam Collins and Nicola Simpson.







Pīwakawaka Whānau - Year 1


Whānau Team Leader: Miriam Collins

Whānau Teachers: Nicky Scott, Kerry Laugesen, Melissa Parkins, Gemma Tebble, Rachel Zinyowera and Kerry Hardisty. 





Tui Whānau - Year 2


Whānau Team Leader: Trudi Farrelly 

Whānau Teachers: Kelly Maaka, Trudi Farrelly, Molly Gallichan, Miriam Hadfield and Maria Adam.





Kea Whānau - Year 3/4


Whānau Team Leader: Keri Hunt

Whānau Teachers: Judith Williams, Keri hunt, Bianca Nielsen and Natasha Ballantyne. 





Pūkeko Whānau - Year 3/4


Whānau Team Leader: Alison Robilliard

Whānau Teachers: Dianne Pellow, Mike Standing, Alison Robilliard, Eliot Hall and Pauline Uden. 





Kererū Whānau - Year 5/6  


Whānau Team Leader: Justine Taylor

Whānau Teachers: Justine Taylor, Greg Semmens, Nick Chester and Jen Pachoud.





Ruru Whānau - Year 5/6


Whānau Team Leader: Hayden McCormack

Whānau Teachers: Rebecca Borman, Hayden McCormack, Hayley Hikairo, Sarah Nancolas and Martin Dijkgraaf.