
Greg Riceman
Principal
I have been involved in education for most of my life. I want to create a school environment that provides relevant and authentic learning experiences. Over the past 36 years I have been leading change within schools in New Zealand.
I moved from ERO, in 2008, to become Principal of Raureka School. I have been very lucky in being able to work with a team of creative and capable educators, who all believe in the vision for creating an inclusive and stimulating learning community.
I assist in developing school curriculum, vision, values, principles and teacher pedagogy.
Recently, I earned my Masters In Educational Leaderships (with Honours) and use this to help further develop educational opportunities for our students.
On a personal level I enjoy food, all sports, travel, using and learning to implement ICT to help learn.
My job as Principal of Raureka School is one that I am excited about holding. I believe that it is my role to lead from the centre and keep us connected and challenged with our core vision. With strong professional relationships a team is able to develop problem solving skills that enable effective and sustainable change that develop the habits and behaviours that support continued school improvement.
My overall goal is to create a stunning learning community for all those connected with it, but most importantly for the children. It will be a place that encourages and aspires to create success for all, but one they enjoy being at and a part of.
I want our children to show initiative and to have passion for their own learning in a safe and happy social and culturally rich environment.
I want our teachers to show initiative and to have passion for their own learning in a professionally challenging environment that examples mutual accountability.
email: principal@raureka.school.nz
Principal
I have been involved in education for most of my life. I want to create a school environment that provides relevant and authentic learning experiences. Over the past 36 years I have been leading change within schools in New Zealand.
I moved from ERO, in 2008, to become Principal of Raureka School. I have been very lucky in being able to work with a team of creative and capable educators, who all believe in the vision for creating an inclusive and stimulating learning community.
I assist in developing school curriculum, vision, values, principles and teacher pedagogy.
Recently, I earned my Masters In Educational Leaderships (with Honours) and use this to help further develop educational opportunities for our students.
On a personal level I enjoy food, all sports, travel, using and learning to implement ICT to help learn.
My job as Principal of Raureka School is one that I am excited about holding. I believe that it is my role to lead from the centre and keep us connected and challenged with our core vision. With strong professional relationships a team is able to develop problem solving skills that enable effective and sustainable change that develop the habits and behaviours that support continued school improvement.
My overall goal is to create a stunning learning community for all those connected with it, but most importantly for the children. It will be a place that encourages and aspires to create success for all, but one they enjoy being at and a part of.
I want our children to show initiative and to have passion for their own learning in a safe and happy social and culturally rich environment.
I want our teachers to show initiative and to have passion for their own learning in a professionally challenging environment that examples mutual accountability.
email: principal@raureka.school.nz

Keryn Burns
Deputy Principal
Kia Ora, I was lucky to return to Raureka School in 2016 as the Deputy Principal. I bring to Raureka over 20 years of teaching experience from new entrant to year 6 in a range of schools. Building positive relationships with the children in my school is important to me in order to make the transition to school smooth and set up successful pathways for learning.
On a personal note, I am a wife and mum of two lovely children who keep me very busy. My family love living in Hawkes Bay and making the most of all the facilities and activities the Bay has to offer.
email: kburns@raureka.school.nz

Kathy McLachlan
Room 4
Year 5/6 & CRT Teacher
Hi, my name is Kathy McLachlan or otherwise known as Mrs Mc, Mrs Macca and carious other interpretations fo that name (Mrs Glokin, Mr Broccoli, etc).
I have taught at our wonderful school for 20 plus years in varying capacities, presently as the "bits and pieces" teacher involved mainly in releasing other teachers for various reasons. I am also responsible for organising relievers for P.D., courses and illness etc.
I am married to Ian and we have three grown up sons and one gorgeous grandson.
Out of school my interests are squash, tennis, Pilates and more recently Zumba. As a family we often walk the trails of the beautiful Te Mata Peak and always appreciate what a beautiful part of N.Z. we live in.
Favourite subjects to teach at school would have to be Art and P.E. Over the years I have enjoyed coaching netball and continue to coach volleyball each year.
To me Raureka children are extra special, I wouldn't want to teach anywhere else
Room 4
Year 5/6 & CRT Teacher
Hi, my name is Kathy McLachlan or otherwise known as Mrs Mc, Mrs Macca and carious other interpretations fo that name (Mrs Glokin, Mr Broccoli, etc).
I have taught at our wonderful school for 20 plus years in varying capacities, presently as the "bits and pieces" teacher involved mainly in releasing other teachers for various reasons. I am also responsible for organising relievers for P.D., courses and illness etc.
I am married to Ian and we have three grown up sons and one gorgeous grandson.
Out of school my interests are squash, tennis, Pilates and more recently Zumba. As a family we often walk the trails of the beautiful Te Mata Peak and always appreciate what a beautiful part of N.Z. we live in.
Favourite subjects to teach at school would have to be Art and P.E. Over the years I have enjoyed coaching netball and continue to coach volleyball each year.
To me Raureka children are extra special, I wouldn't want to teach anywhere else

Sue Patton
Reading Recovery Teacher
My name is Sue Patton and I am a reading recovery teacher.
Reading recovery is an early intervention programme for children performing at a low level in reading and writing. Children have a daily half hour 1-1 lesson for up to 20 weeks. The programme begins with a comprehensive diagnostic test, which is analysed, and an individual programme is devised accordingly. It is always rewarding to see the progress these children make, and see them return to the classroom and continue to achieve.
email: spatton@raureka.school.nz
Reading Recovery Teacher
My name is Sue Patton and I am a reading recovery teacher.
Reading recovery is an early intervention programme for children performing at a low level in reading and writing. Children have a daily half hour 1-1 lesson for up to 20 weeks. The programme begins with a comprehensive diagnostic test, which is analysed, and an individual programme is devised accordingly. It is always rewarding to see the progress these children make, and see them return to the classroom and continue to achieve.
email: spatton@raureka.school.nz

Anna Campbell
Reading Recovery Teacher
Kia Ora. My name is Anna Campbell and I have been teaching at Raureka since 2012 in the junior school. 2020 I will be one of the Reading Recovery teachers.
I was born and raised in the Hawkes Bay and am married with three children. I started teaching at Maoribank School in Upper Hutt and then back at Pirimai School in Napier before I went overseas for seven years, which included teaching in London. I have taught all ages from Year 6 down to Early Childhood and really enjoy the personalities and daily variety that comes with teaching children.
email: acampbell@raureka.school.nz
Reading Recovery Teacher
Kia Ora. My name is Anna Campbell and I have been teaching at Raureka since 2012 in the junior school. 2020 I will be one of the Reading Recovery teachers.
I was born and raised in the Hawkes Bay and am married with three children. I started teaching at Maoribank School in Upper Hutt and then back at Pirimai School in Napier before I went overseas for seven years, which included teaching in London. I have taught all ages from Year 6 down to Early Childhood and really enjoy the personalities and daily variety that comes with teaching children.
email: acampbell@raureka.school.nz

Sarah Lee
Learning Support Co-ordinator
Kia ora. My name is Sarah Lee. I am the Learning Support Coordinator for Raureka School.
I believe that genuine relationships between whanau, tamariki and teachers are at the heart of meaningful learning for each child.
I began teaching in 1992 as a class teacher. I have also taught small groups of English language learners from a variety of backgrounds.
Most recently I have been involved with Reading Recovery, teaching reading and writing to individual children who need extra support. As well as teaching children, I have also worked in the training and support of new Reading Recovery teachers across Hawke's Bay.
I'm happily married to Matthew and we are super proud of our lovely daughter Samantha.
When I'm not working, I can be found running or cycling and spending time with my family and friends.
If you see me around school (or out and about) please come and say hi.
email: slee@raureka.school.nz
Learning Support Co-ordinator
Kia ora. My name is Sarah Lee. I am the Learning Support Coordinator for Raureka School.
I believe that genuine relationships between whanau, tamariki and teachers are at the heart of meaningful learning for each child.
I began teaching in 1992 as a class teacher. I have also taught small groups of English language learners from a variety of backgrounds.
Most recently I have been involved with Reading Recovery, teaching reading and writing to individual children who need extra support. As well as teaching children, I have also worked in the training and support of new Reading Recovery teachers across Hawke's Bay.
I'm happily married to Matthew and we are super proud of our lovely daughter Samantha.
When I'm not working, I can be found running or cycling and spending time with my family and friends.
If you see me around school (or out and about) please come and say hi.
email: slee@raureka.school.nz