Year 1/2 -Sally Potter / 

Deputy Principal

sallyp@kaingaroa.co.nz

Piwakawaka Whanau 

Everyday I come to school is not the same as the day before. That is the best part of being a teacher.  I have had that privilege for more than twenty years. I have taught in every area of the primary levels and my absolute favourite is the five year olds.  I enjoy their freshness and their openness to learning and everything they bring with that. When I’m not at school I enjoy spending time with my family and exploring different places in our beautiful country.  

Year 2 / 3 -  Paige Taqea         paiget@kaingaroa.co.nz

Kea Whanau

My name is Paige Taqea. I have been a teacher at Kaingaroa School for almost 10 years. I grew up here in the Far North and returned home, upon finishing University. When not at school I am a mum to a 7-year-old boy Peni and a wife to my husband of 3 years Meli. We enjoy all the things our beautiful home has to offer, including fishing, gardening, spending time with friends and family and being involved in our local rugby clubs. I am very excited to be the teacher for Kea Whānau this year and look forward to connecting with whānau.

Year 3/4/5 -  Talia Rogers

Taliar@kaingaroa.co.nz

Kotare Whanau

I'm Talia Rogers, a beginning teacher who graduated at the end of 2023. Starting my teaching career at Kaingaroa school is especially meaningful to me, as this community has supported me throughout the years. It's a place where I've consistently felt welcomed and at home. Having grown up in the far north, I attended Kaingaroa school as a student and returned in 2022 for a university placement in Huia Whanau. In my free time, I enjoy fishing, camping, and exploring new horizons through travel. I am ready for a fun year of learning, growth, and laughter with Kōrate whanau.

Year 4/ 5 /6 - Gloria Matthews

gloriam@kaingaroa.co.nz

     Kereru Whanau

Ko Gloria Matthews tōku ingoa. Ko Ngāti Kahu ki Whangaroa rātou ko Ngāti Kahu, ko Te Rarawa, ko Ngāpuhi ngā iwi.

Kia ora e te whānau,

I was born and raised in West Auckland, however I have lived up here for the past 27 years. I am a mother of five children and a ‘nan-nan’ to one moko. I undertook my teaching degree at Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato, Waikato University in 2021. I am looking forward to connecting with the tamariki and their whanaū of Kererū. He rau ringa e oti ai!

Ngā mihi nui tonu

Year 6 / 7 -  Julia Chung juliac@kaingaroa.co.nz

Tui Whanau

Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.

With your food basket, and my food basket, the people will thrive.

I am excited to work together with the tamariki and wider community of Tūī whānau this year. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and I look forward to connecting with you to help our children thrive and learn.

Year 7 / 8 Lyn Poharama  lynp@kaingaroa.co.nz

Huia Whanau

Ko Whakapuanake te Maunga 

Ko Wairoa te Awa

Ko Takitimu te Waka

Ko Takitimu te Marae

Ko Ngati Kahungunu ki te Wairoa te Iwi

Ko Ngaiti Apatu te Hapu

No Taipa ahau

Ko Lyn Poharama ahau

Tena Kautou Katoa

I have been teaching for over 18 years. I was born and grew up in Hawkes Bay, Wairoa. I have spent 14 years in Australia with my Whanau and decided to move back to NZ in 2022. My husband and 17 year old reside in Taipa where my husband's Whanau are from. My older children, Kohi, 23 and Keriana 26 still live in Australia. My Whanau and I love all water activities. I love sports, especially cricket. I am very humbled  and excited to work with the Kaingaroa students staff and wider community.  Nga mihi nui,   Lyn Poharama