OUR PRINCIPAL - MICHELLE SPENCER

Michelle is Renwick School's Tumuaki / Principal

 Kia Ora koutou

Being the Tumuaki of Renwick School is such a privilege and a role I treasure.  Each morning as I walk through the school gate, I am grateful for the environment, the people who make the school look its best, and the supportive families who are there to lend a hand. 

I am also extremely fortunate to be working alongside a very dedicated team of staff who strive to be the best for every student, students who work hard to be the best they can be, who share a smile and are enthused by the authentic learning they create and share. 

As we set goals to focus on the things that will improve the education achievements for all, I am  constantly reflecting on systems to ensure we are capturing effective evidence, not assumptions.  To support this I constantly look to grow the capabilities of our teaching staff to be the best they can be, and oversee the investments we make to build consistency across the school.

In 2024 we look at introducing PB4L, positive behaviour for learning.  We will look at behaviours and learning as a whole school.  PB4L is based on international evidence and tailored to fit the school's environment and cultural needs.  The programme is not about changing the student; it's about changing the environment, systems and practices you have in place to support them to make positive behaviour choices.   We have a team of seven staff to ensure support for all.  We will also see our school values: respect, resilience and resourcefulness be included in this work.

2024 has a lovely ring to it and I know we will see some amazing learning at Renwick School.

Nga mihi nui

Michelle Spencer
Tumuaki / Principal 
michelle@renwick.school.nz
Contact the Office
Mon - Fri 8:30am - 3:30pm
03-572-8158

OUR STAFF

Leadership Team


Tumuaki / Principal: Michelle Spencer - michelle@renwick.school.nz
Tumuaki / Principal: Michelle Spencer

michelle@renwick.school.nz

Deputy Principal: Chelle MacGibbon - chelle@renwick.school.nz
Deputy Principal: Chelle MacGibbon

chelle@renwick.school.nz

Assistant Principal: Cris McConchie - cris@renwick.school.nz
Assistant Principal: Cris McConchie

cris@renwick.school.nz

We have an experienced, dedicated and talented staff who through modern, appropriate teaching strategies provide interesting and innovative learning experiences for our students. Our teaching staff is organised into five whānau groups, each managed by a team leader.

Tuatahi Whānau - - New Entrants
Tuatahi Whānau

- New Entrants

Room 1: Jen Potts - jen@renwick.school.nz
Room 1: Jen Potts

jen@renwick.school.nz

Room 2: Deb Craig (Team Leader) - deb@renwick.school.nz
Room 2: Deb Craig (Team Leader)

deb@renwick.school.nz

Whanake Whānau - - Year 1/2
Whanake Whānau

- Year 1/2

Room 4: Anne Theobald - anne@renwick.school.nz
Room 4: Anne Theobald

anne@renwick.school.nz

Room 5: Corriena Price - corriena@renwick.school.nz
Room 5: Corriena Price

corriena@renwick.school.nz

Room 7: Kathryn Martin (Team Leader) - kathryn@renwick.school.nz
Room 7: Kathryn Martin (Team Leader)

kathryn@renwick.school.nz

Māia Whānau - - Year 3/4​
Māia Whānau

- Year 3/4​

Room 11: Deanna Schroder (Team Leader) - mary@renwick.school.nz
Room 11: Deanna Schroder (Team Leader)

mary@renwick.school.nz

Room 12: Kathleen Turkington - kathleen@renwick.school.nz
Room 12: Kathleen Turkington

kathleen@renwick.school.nz

Room 15: Nadia Walter / Liana Welsh - nadia@renwick.school.nzliana@renwick.school.nz
Room 15: Nadia Walter / Liana Welsh

nadia@renwick.school.nz

liana@renwick.school.nz

Room 16: Emily Dalton - emily@renwick.school.nz
Room 16: Emily Dalton

emily@renwick.school.nz

Pakahukahu Whānau - - Year 5/6
Pakahukahu Whānau

- Year 5/6

Room 17: Chelsea White / Mary Skilton - sophie@renwick.school.nz
Room 17: Chelsea White / Mary Skilton

sophie@renwick.school.nz

Room 18: Svenja Niederkrome - svenja@renwick.school.nz
Room 18: Svenja Niederkrome

svenja@renwick.school.nz

Room 20: Lizzy Laing - deanna@renwick.school.nz
Room 20: Lizzy Laing

deanna@renwick.school.nz

Room 21: Tore Waechter (Team Leader) - tore@renwick.school.nz
Room 21: Tore Waechter (Team Leader)

tore@renwick.school.nz

Kaitiaki Whānau - - Year 7/8
Kaitiaki Whānau

- Year 7/8

Room 22: Michelle Lees - michellelees@renwick.school.nz
Room 22: Michelle Lees

michellelees@renwick.school.nz

Room 23: Nick Rowton - nick@renwick.school.nz
Room 23: Nick Rowton

nick@renwick.school.nz

Room 24: Deb Jones (Team Leader) - deborah@renwick.school.nz
Room 24: Deb Jones (Team Leader)

deborah@renwick.school.nz

Room 25: Cris McConchie (Team Leader) - cris@renwick.school.nz
Room 25: Cris McConchie (Team Leader)

cris@renwick.school.nz

Te Pā Wānanga - Omaka Marae
Te Pā Wānanga

Omaka Marae

Kaiako: Whaea Kata Ranapia - kata@renwick.school.nz
Kaiako: Whaea Kata Ranapia

kata@renwick.school.nz

Kaiako: Whaea Virgil Houpapa (Team Leader) - virgil@renwick.school.nz
Kaiako: Whaea Virgil Houpapa (Team Leader)

virgil@renwick.school.nz

Kaiāwhina: Whaea Arihiana Edmonds
Kaiāwhina: Whaea Arihiana Edmonds

Kaiāwhina: Whaea Renata Wallace
Kaiāwhina: Whaea Renata Wallace

Kaiāwhina: Whaea Deb McKerrow
Kaiāwhina: Whaea Deb McKerrow

SUPPORT STAFF

Executive Officer & Sports Coordinator: Nicola Corbishley
Executive Officer & Sports Coordinator: Nicola Corbishley

Administration Assistant: Laura Grinter
Administration Assistant: Laura Grinter

Principal's PA: Heather Johnson
Principal's PA: Heather Johnson

Library Administration: Caroline Bowron
Library Administration: Caroline Bowron

Edible Gardens Facilitator: Angel Hore
Edible Gardens Facilitator: Angel Hore

Caretaker: Peter Welsh
Caretaker: Peter Welsh

Caretaker: Rob Stirling
Caretaker: Rob Stirling

TE WHARE MANAAKI Student Support Hub

SENCO: Vicki Day - vicki@renwick.school.nz
SENCO: Vicki Day

vicki@renwick.school.nz

SENCO / ORS COORDINATOR: Rose Guile - rose@renwick.school.nz
SENCO / ORS COORDINATOR: Rose Guile

rose@renwick.school.nz

SENCO / ESOL COORDINATOR: Ainsley Bell - ainsley@renwick.school.nz
SENCO / ESOL COORDINATOR: Ainsley Bell

ainsley@renwick.school.nz

Teacher Aide: Cheryl Adcock
Teacher Aide: Cheryl Adcock

TEACHER AIDES

Helen James - Junior School
Helen James

Junior School

Torika Pickett - Junior School
Torika Pickett

Junior School

Ange Hore - Junior School
Ange Hore

Junior School

Kristin Ruwhiu - Junior School
Kristin Ruwhiu

Junior School

Nicole Powell - Junior School
Nicole Powell

Junior School

Sonya Simmons - Senior School
Sonya Simmons

Senior School

Rowena Huddleston - Senior School
Rowena Huddleston

Senior School

Rebecca Staples - Senior School
Rebecca Staples

Senior School

Ange Gillespie - Senior School
Ange Gillespie

Senior School

OUR MISSION & VALUES

OUR VISION
To provide excellence in education with active involvement from the community.  With whanau and tamariki’s aspirations, we design deep learning experiences to make a difference.

Our values are:
Be the best you can be; respectful, resilient and resourceful.

Each class establishes what this means for them and those around them at school, at home and in the community and this then forms the basis for their room's learning and behaviour expectations and indeed that of the school.

The Give It A Go Rock

Our vision statement is reinforced in many ways throughout the school in the form of class awards, values awards and our Supreme Award - The Give it a Go Kid Rock which is presented fortnightly to a "Give it a Go" student who lives the values behind our vision statement. The Give it a Go Kid Rock (pictured on a plinth in the photo above), which originated from the local Wairau river, depicts the unique Renwick environment and represents the many twists and turns in the pathways of learning and life.

 

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