We believe teachers are the most important feature of a successful education system.
At Ōmakau School teachers:
Believe that every student can improve.
Inquire into the impact of their teaching of their students.
Set high expectations for students to raise standards.
Improve access for students to support and external expertise as required.
Provide safe learning environments for risk taking and focused goal setting.
Are supported by ongoing targeted professional development.
Principal/Tumuaki Adelle Banks principal@omakau.school.nz
Papa - Year 0-1 Cathi Knowles cathi.knowles@omakau.school.nz
Marg Taylor margaret-anne.taylor@omakau.school.nz
Awa - Year 2-3 Julie Harnett. julie.harnett@omakau.school.nz
Maunga - Year 4-5 Trina Armstrong trina.armstrong@omakau.school.nz
Rangi - Year 6-8 Wanda Jaggard wanda.jaggard@omakau.school.nz
Kirsten McEwan kirsten.mcewan@omakau.school.nz
Additional Teaching Staff
Specialist Teacher Marg Taylor margaret-anne.taylor@omakau.school.nz
Learning Support Coordinator Lisa Nevill. lnevill@dunstancol.school.nz
Support Staff
Office Manager Angela Goodwin office@omakau.school.nz
Learning Assistants Katy McConnell, Honey Naylor, Pauline Huddleston, Jo Jeffries
Caretaker Pete Sleeman