Our People

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Tim Waite
Principal
 
Tena Koutou ko Tim toku ingoa!
I have been Principal at Elsthorpe School since the beginning of Term 3, 2022. I live in Waipawa with my wife and four children. The staff at Elsthorpe School are committed to providing the best learning environment for the students. I love being at Elsthorpe School because of the togetherness and respect I see exhibited by our students each and every day.

 

Gerry Bidwell
Senior room Teacher & CRT

Year 5, 6, 7, 8

Haylee Moody
Middle Room Teacher / Sports Coordinator

Year 3, 4, 5

 

Julie Gilmour
Junior Room Teacher

Year 1 and 2

 

Tania Fincham

Teacher Aide/Lunches/Garden to Table

 

Gemma Munn 

Teacher Aide

 

Viv Pearse
Office Administrator

 

Shirrie Bennett

Cleaner

 

Jim Gascgoine

Caretaker

 

PAFS

Our parent / teacher association (P.A.F.S.) is a great group of parents who do all sorts of work for the school including fundraising. 

They hold regular meetings (which are mentioned in the school newsletter) and would welcome your attendance to these.

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Parent and Community Help 

There are many ways in which you, as a parent or someone in our community, can help in our school. We welcome assistance in any of the following areas and suggest you let the class teacher or school office know of your willingness to assist.

• Classroom assistance
• Kapa Haka Group
• Library Assistance by way of book mending
• Coaching or co-ordinating winter or summer sports
• Offering assistance with garden weeding or planting.
• Parents & Friends of the School (PAFS)

If you can help out at any time please contact the school office.