New Junior Team Teacher

Kia ora

My name is Phillip Barnett. My partner, Theresa is from Waimate and we have always been keen to head back down to the area. I am excited about my move to Timaru and joining Highfield school for the rest of the year.

I grew up in the Pohangina valley, which is a small rural area about 30km outside of Palmerston North. I have spent the last 3 and a half years in Kapiti where I have been teaching at Upper Hutt School. Before that I was teaching at a small rural school in the Wairarapa.

I love reading, and a kindle has been a fantastic investment. I’m currently sitting at 199 books so I’m keen to get one more done and hit 200! I try to stay active and healthy. I enjoy running, swimming and going for the occasional hike. I start each day by heading to the gym before school and find this to be really relaxing and a great start to my day.

I look forward to getting to know you and the school community next term.

Kind regards

Phillip

Kia ora

Ko Ruahine ngā maunga

Ko Pohangina te awa

Nō Pohangina ahau

Ko Barnett tōku whānau

Ko Jim tōku papa

Ko Pam tōku mama

Ko Theresa tōku Wahine

Ko Phillip tōku ingoa

Nō reira, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou katoa