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.
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.
Keryn Burns
Deputy Principal
Kia Ora, I was lucky to return to Raureka School in 2016 as the Deputy Principal I previously taught here in the mid 2000’s so know fantastic programmes, community and staff Raureka has. As well as being the DP I am also the Special Needs Co-ordinator, and responsible for the transition to school programme.
I bring to Raureka over 18 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 are excited to be living in Hawkes Bay and making the most of all the facilities and activities the Bay has to offer.
Donna Sanders
Team Leader - Senior School Room 5 Year 6 Classroom Teacher My name is Donna Sanders and I'm proud to say I have been a teacher at Raureka for many years. I thoroughly enjoy the children and have come to know and respect the community of Raureka. My family of husband Jack, sons Matthew and Callum, their wives Natalie and Zoe and our two gorgeous grandchildren Marley and Reuben are the most important things in my life. We have a large extended family and we love to spend time together. Many of our gatherings revolving around sport. I love teaching and watching the children grow in confidence during the year. I love seeing them, as the senior students in the school, accept responsibilities and challenges. I see My role as one to provide opportunities that encourage and motivate them to push for success, to gain confidence in themselves, to develop effective social skills and work habits that will set them up for life. 
Dayna Brady
Room 4 Year 5/6 Classroom Teacher Kia Ora my name is Dayna Brady I teach the awesome Year 5 and 6 students in Room 4. I was lucky enough to complete a placement here as a student teacher and I am so excited to be back here beginning my teaching career. I enjoy dance, sport and food technology and I look forward to doing this with the kids of Raureka. If you have any queries my door is always open. 
Leah Smythe
Room 19 Year 5 Classroom Teacher 
Mel
Room 1 Year 4/5 Classroom Teacher I am originally from Christchurch but have taught a Number of Primary schools from Years 2 to 6 in and around the Auckland area for over 10 years. I have taught both Music and Drama for part of my primary teaching career. I have also has a creative background in professional theatre and acting for screen. I have also co developed and Lectured a Performing Arts Diploma and Degree course in Auckland's Manukau Institute of Technology from 2010-14. With a recent move to the gorgeous Hawkes Bay I have the pleasure of teaching the great children in Room One. 
Sarah Smith
Room 3 Year 4/5 Classroom Teacher Kia Ora, my name is Sarah Smith. I teach in Room 3 and collaborate with Hayley and Mel.I grew up in Hawkes Bay and I am very excited to be a part of the team at Raureka School. I love to see children smiling and comfortable within the classroom. I have a passion for dance, art and literacy and supporting children within the classroom. I look forward to an exciting year ahead and look forward to forming relationships with you and whanau. Hayley Henderson
Room 2 Year 3/4 Classroom Teacher |
Roseanna Doolan
Team Leader - Junior School Room 14/15 (Collaborative Teaching) Year 1 Classroom Teacher Hi, my name is Rose Doolan and I am one of the class teachers in Room 14/15. I have worked at Raureka School for over 10 years now in a variety of roles. I currently team teach with Anna Campbell and have done so for the last 4 years. We also work collaboratively with Mandy Butler. I love working in this environment and really enjoy teaching in the Junior school. I have a passion for teaching writing and art. In my spare time I like to spend time with my husband Phil and my 2 daughters, Lily and Freya. 
Jamie Macaulay
Room 12 New Entrant Teacher My name is Jamie Macaualy and I am very excited to be teaching alongside Darian Caney in the New Entrant room. I grew up in Hastings and I am an ex-pupil of Raureka School so I am very excited to return as a teacher. I was previously teaching at Milson Primary School in Palmerston North before returning to Raureka in 2017. I bring to Raureka my passion for mathematics and my caring nature. I look forward to meeting you and your children. 
Darian Caney
Room 12 New Entrant Teacher Kia ora, my name is Darian Caney and I teach in Room 12 alongside Jamie and Ang. I am lucky enough to have recently gained the opportunity to become a part of the Raureka School team. I have a strong background in English and a lot of enthusiasm to bring into the classroom. My passion is encouraging students and giving them confidence in their learning so that coming to school is an enjoyable experience for them. I cannot wait to meet you all and start making positive relationships with you and your whanau. I am looking forward to the fantastic year ahead. 
Ang Grace
Room 12 (part time) New Entrant Teacher Kia Ora, my name is Angela Grace. I am a part-time teacher in Room 12 and Mum to three young children. I am an experienced teacher and have vast experience working in junior classes. I love to see children comfortable and confident to take risks and challenge themselves to reach their full potential. I am well practiced in looking after the personal and social well-being of children - I am confident at administering plasters and ice packs! I look forward to meeting your child and welcoming them and their whanau to Raureka School. 
Anna Campbell
Room 14/15 (Collaborative Teaching) Year 1 Classroom Teacher Kia Ora. My name is Anna Campbell and I have been teaching at Raureka since 2012 in the junior school. Since 2013 I have been working with Rose Doolan and, more recently, collaboratively teaching the Year One children with Rose and Ang. 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. 
Mandy Butler
Room 14/15 (Collaborative Teaching) Year 1 Classroom Teacher My name is Mandy Butler and I work in Room 14/15 with Anna Campbell and Rose Doolan. I have 13 years teaching experience ranging from Years 7 and 8 through to New Entrants. I have taught in London and in different parts of New Zealand before coming back to settle in Hawkes Bay. My passion in teaching is literacy, and music! I love watching our vibrant tamariki progress at Raureka School. On a personal note, I am a mum of 2 wee girls Libby and Isabella and 2 lovely step children Breyton and Keely who keep life fun and busy! :) 
Karen Hansen
Room 8 Year 2/3 Classroom Teacher Kia ora - Ko Karen Hanson toku ingoa. Hello – My name is Karen Hanson and I am in my 9th year of teaching at Raureka School. It is a pleasure to be part of Raureka School, where there are lots of wonderful children and supportive staff and whanau. I was bought up in a family of 5 with 2 brothers and 2 sisters, one of which is my twin. My husband is Dean and we have a 17 year old daughter called Michaela. I am an outdoors girl and enjoy my garden, the beach, and fishing/swimming at Lake Taupo. Family is very important to me and we treasure our times together. I believe that every child deserves to reach their learning potential and I work hard to support and nurture all the children in my class. Having been at Raureka for a number of years has allowed me to follow the individual achievements of many students and I have also had the pleasure of teaching some of their siblings. This has enabled me to maintain some great relationships with various students and their whanau as they have moved through to the senior school. 
Marg Ellis
Room 7 Year 3 Classroom Teacher Hi, My name is Marg Ellis. I have enjoyed teaching at Raureka for many years. I am currently teaching year 3 children in Room 7. 
Haylee Powell
Room 20 Year 2 Classroom Teacher Kia ora my name is Whaea Haylee. I have two daughters, Jes and Lilly, and two mokopuna Maia and Khymani. I am originally from Hastings.. After completing my teacher training at Waikato University, my elder daughter and I began school together (her as a new entrant, and myself as a beginning teacher) in Coromandel Township. We spent 13 years at the local Area School. Following that, my younger daughter and I moved across the Firth of Thames to Kaiaua, where I taught at the local primary school for three years. Lilly now attends a local school, and it is really exciting to be back home, and a part of Raureka School. I look forward to the year ahead, and my door is always open if you have any queries. |
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.
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.
