Kerry in her element teaching Biology. by Hamish Berkers
Return of the Alumni
Hamish Berkers — November 1, 2022
This month's return of the Alumni focuses on Kerry Rattray, one of our talented teachers in the Science Department who graduated from HGHS in 1989.
Name:
Kerry Rattray nee Whitmore
Your last year at HGHS:
1989
What is it that you currently do outside of school?
Drive my kids everywhere, go running slowly and play badminton.
What was your favourite thing about being a student at HGHS?
Having opportunities to experience success, in sports and in the classroom.
What was your greatest accomplishment at school as a student and why?
Sport, coming 2nd in the 800m in the North Island Champs in 7th Form and getting an A bursary overall due to doing well in Geography (thanks Mrs Weir).
What do you enjoy most about being a staff member at HGHS?
Helping students experience success and making them feel that I care about them as a person and that I support their learning.
What advice would you give to current students?
Be true to yourself and who you are. Don't change to be someone you are not for somebody else.
