We have a dedicated team to support you before, during and after your time at Hillmorton High School.

As a small team, in a medium size city school, we know our students well. We take pride in our individualised knowledge of you along with the pastoral care we provide. 

We can be contacted at: +64 338 5119 extension 871 or at international@hillmorton.school.nz

Pam Hunt

International Director

Kia ora

I have been at Hillmorton High School for many years and enjoy the school and its environment. I look forward to welcoming you to Hillmorton and supporting you throughout your association with us. I am passionate about my job and use my experience of language teaching and learning and living and studying overseas to guide me in my work.
I get pleasure from travelling and learning about new cultures, and in my spare time I like to walk, cycle, read, watch movies, and spend time with family and friends. 

My email is huntp@hillmorton.school.nz, and 24/7 phone emergency contact is +64 27 349 4751.

Pam Hunt

Heidi Cayford

International Student Assistant (with homestay responsibilities)

My role is to find the best host families for our international students, along with providing support to students and families. I love my job as it gives me the opportunity to engage with students from around the world and I get to meet many wonderful host families along the way.

I emigrated in 2007 from England with my husband and two sons and really enjoy life in New Zealand. As an emigrant, I can fully relate to the ups and downs our students may experience.

In my spare time, I enjoy gardening, watching movies, and spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy travelling and meeting new people and learning about their different cultures.

My email is cayfordh@hillmorton.school.nz and 24/7 emergency phone contact is +64 21 263 7787.

Heidi Cayford

Katherine Bennett

Teacher-in-Charge of English Language (ELL / ESOL)

I enjoy teaching and meeting students here at Hillmorton High School. During the 24 years I have been at the school, I have taught senior and junior English and English as a second language.

When I am not at school, I enjoy watching movies, biking, working in our flower and vegetable garden at home and spending time with my family and friends. I also like traveling and learning about other countries, so it is a pleasure to have students come here and share their culture with us.

My email is bennettk@hillmorton.school.nz

Katherine Bennett

Adam Smith

Kia ora

I have been an English and Humanities teacher for 20 years. I love to travel, learn about new cultures, and to meet people. I enjoy teaching English Language and working with students from all around the world. I am passionate about language learning and teaching - our school is enriched by our many cultures.

I am a keen gardener, and in my spare time I grow a variety of native New Zealand plants. I enjoy walking, swimming, reading, and eating at Christchurch's many ethnic restaurants.

My email is smitha@hillmorton.school.nz

Adam Smith