Moira McKendry:
Hi there. I've been teaching at West Melton now for more years than I care to remember, having got a job here after graduating as a mature student from University of Canterbury and Chch College of Education. I have taught in both Pukeko and Moa teams, and been team leader of both the Pukeko and Moa teams - I haven't got to the Kiwis yet!
I live in Christchurch with my partner Gerald, a viticulturist, and two cats but my background is rural. I was brought up on a farm near Methven and lived for many years on a farm in Cheviot where my husband and I raised our family.
My children all live in Australia now, along with three lovely grandchildren - hence the need for frequent trips there in school holidays!
I love reading, walking, coffee, wine and movies, and spending time with friends and family.I'm into trying to get fitter and healthier in my life - that's been a focus of recent times.
I'm really excited about the new directions we are moving in as our school grows and changes, and I'm looking forward to great times through the year in our Ti Kouka community.
Carolyn Sutherland
Kia ora koutou katoa!
I started at West Melton in 2015 with the Pukekos in LC18 after being a regular reliever. I graduated from Massey University's four year Bachelor of Education / Diploma of Education Studies in 2012 and have since completed another Diploma of Te Ara Reo Māori (Level 5).
I started at West Melton in 2015 with the Pukekos in LC18 after being a regular reliever. I graduated from Massey University's four year Bachelor of Education / Diploma of Education Studies in 2012 and have since completed another Diploma of Te Ara Reo Māori (Level 5).
I live with my fiancé Rob and our two children (and one cat!)
in Leeston. I spend my weekends gardening, reading and practicing yoga. I am
Christchurch born and bred, although I’ve spent a few years living overseas in
Australia and the United States of America, as well as four wonderful years
living at the base of Mount Ruapehu in the North Island.
I am passionate about te reo Maori and environmental
education, as well as communication literacy in the modern digital age (there
is more to communicating than reading and writing nowadays!)
I’m delighted to be with the Pukeko Team and working with a brilliant bunch of kids.
I’m delighted to be with the Pukeko Team and working with a brilliant bunch of kids.
woooooow
ReplyDeleteHi Mrs Sutherland and and Mrs McKendry,
ReplyDelete"I love it when you teach me Maori because I love Maori Mrs Sutherland and I'm trying to remeber to come to Maori on Tuesdays."
"I love it when you get me thing's to do because I love doing stuff like working that's why I've got a Club Mrs McKendry."
ABOUT ME
I was born in 2009 Febaray the 4th I am not really into reading but extreme into Writing and even more in Maths I love doing hard stuff and get bored of easy stuff.
It is awesome to hear that you love learning, Bede. How wonderful that you love learning Maori so much! Maybe you will learn how to speak even more languages one day. Thanks for tellingsus all about yourself. Ms McKendry
Delete