Principal's Welcome

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Welcome to Te Kura O Urumutu, As the proud principal, I am delighted to extend a warm greeting to students, parents, staff, and the community. Our school is a vibrant hub of learning, innovation, and growth, committed to nurturing well-rounded individuals equipped to face the challenges of the ever-evolving world.

At West End School, we believe in combining academic excellence with character development and a strong sense of community linked to our school values. Our dedicated team of educators is passionate about creating a dynamic learning environment that inspires curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for learning.

Our facilities provide students with the resources they need to explore their interests and passions. From well-equipped classrooms to innovative teaching programs, we ensure that our students have access to the tools required for hands-on learning experiences. Beyond academics, we offer a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and clubs, allowing students to discover and develop their unique talents.

At the heart of our school is a strong sense of community. We believe in open communication and collaboration between students, parents, and educators. By working together, we create a supportive and inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and encourages the personal and academic growth of each individual.

I invite you to explore our website and discover the many facets of West End School. Whether you are a prospective student, parent, or community member, we look forward to welcoming you into our vibrant educational community.

Ngā mihi nui,

Tony West

Principal/Tumuaki

West End School

Leadership Team

Tony West
Tony West

Principal

email:
principal@westend.school.nz

Tony West
Principal
Louise Baynes
Louise Baynes

Deputy Principal

email:
lbaynes@westend.school.nz

Louise Baynes
Deputy Principal
Dan Minchin
Dan Minchin

Assistant Principal

email:
dminchin@westend.school.nz

Dan Minchin
Assistant Principal

Support Team

Amanda Borren-Lean
Amanda Borren-Lean

Office Executive

email:
office@westend.school.nz

Amanda Borren-Lean
Office Executive
Sue Thompson
Sue Thompson

Office / Library

email:
library@westend.school.nz

Sue Thompson
Office / Library
Audrey Larsen
Audrey Larsen

ESOL

Audrey Larsen
ESOL
Nicky Bowles
Nicky Bowles

Teacher Release

email:
nbowles@westend.school.nz

Nicky Bowles
Teacher Release
Tommy Harvey
Tommy Harvey

SENCO

email:
tharvey@westend.school.nz

Tommy Harvey
SENCO
Kelsey Gobie
Kelsey Gobie

Teacher Release

email:
kgobie@westend.school.nz

Kelsey Gobie
Teacher Release

Teachers

Pihipihingā (Bilingual Team)
Karen Kahika
Karen Kahika

Room 1 (Year 1,2,3)

email:
kkahika@westend.school.nz

Karen Kahika
Room 1 (Year 1,2,3)
Rhys Lobb (Year 4,5,6)
Rhys Lobb (Year 4,5,6)

Room 2

email:
rlobb@westend.school.nz

Rhys Lobb (Year 4,5,6)
Room 2
Vicky Cheetham
Vicky Cheetham
Student Teacher
Tipuranga (Year 0-3)
Amy Burch
Amy Burch

Room 13

email:
aburch@westend.school.nz

Amy Burch
Room 13
Nicola Harris
Nicola Harris

Room 16

email:
nharris@westend.school.nz

Nicola Harris
Room 16
Clare McIlhatton
Clare McIlhatton

Room 14

email:
cmcilhatton@westend.school.nz

Clare McIlhatton
Room 14
Heidi Parker (Team Leader)
Heidi Parker (Team Leader)

Room 17

email:
hparker@westend.school.nz

Heidi Parker (Team Leader)
Room 17
Hannah Burden
Hannah Burden

Room 15

email:
hburden@westend.school.nz

Hannah Burden
Room 15
Liz Hehir
Liz Hehir
Teacher Aide
Puāwaitanga (Year 3/4)
Gina Way
Gina Way

Room 6

email:
gway@westend.school.nz

Gina Way
Room 6
Shinade Cousins
Shinade Cousins

Room 11

email:
scousins@westend.school.nz

Shinade Cousins
Room 11
Maureen Murphy
Maureen Murphy
Teacher Aide
Charlotte Bone
Charlotte Bone

Room 7

email:
cbone@westend.school.nz

Charlotte Bone
Room 7
Karen Kahika
Karen Kahika

Room 1 (Bilingual class)

email:
kkahika@westend.school.nz

Karen Kahika
Room 1 (Bilingual class)
Tess Anderson
Tess Anderson
Teacher Aide
Tracye Katon (Team Leader)
Tracye Katon (Team Leader)

Room 10

email:
tkaton@westend.school.nz

Tracye Katon (Team Leader)
Room 10
Michelle Mycroft-Bell
Michelle Mycroft-Bell

Teacher Aide

email:
mmycroft-bell@westend.school.nz

Michelle Mycroft-Bell
Teacher Aide
Te Wao Nui o Tāne (Year 5/6)
Rhys Lobb (Bilingual class)
Rhys Lobb (Bilingual class)

Room 2

email:
rlobb@westend.school.nz

Rhys Lobb (Bilingual class)
Room 2
Amanda Zambazos (Team Leader)
Amanda Zambazos (Team Leader)

Room 5

email:
a.zambazos@westend.school.nz

Amanda Zambazos (Team Leader)
Room 5
Maryann Nicholls
Maryann Nicholls
Teacher Aide
Deana Garstang
Deana Garstang

Room 3

email:
dgarstang@westend.school.nz

Deana Garstang
Room 3
MJ Kang
MJ Kang
Teacher Aide
Jakaia Williams
Jakaia Williams
Teacher Aide
Georgia Black
Georgia Black

Room 4

email:
gblack@westend.school.nz

Georgia Black
Room 4
Brigid Makasini
Brigid Makasini
Teacher Aide
ORS Additional Teachers
Tommy Harvey (Team Leader)
Tommy Harvey (Team Leader)

Room 9

email:
tharvey@westend.school.nz

Tommy Harvey (Team Leader)
Room 9
Demelza Darby
Demelza Darby

Room 9

email:
ddarby@westend.school.nz

Demelza Darby
Room 9

Board of Trustees

Current Board Members

Tony West (Principal)

Amanda Borren-Lean (Board Secretary)
Heather Todd (Co-Chair)
Tim Dale (Co-Chair)
Craig Bleakley (Parent Representative)
Kieran Corlett (Parent Representative)
Paul McMillan (Parent Representative)
Tracye Katon (Staff Representative)