Term 1 Farewells & Welcomes

Rebecca Wilson - Associate Principal

Rebecca was a foundation member of the senior leadership team when Haeata Community Campus was established in January 2016. As a Director of Learning, Rebecca’s portfolio included the establishment of the kura’s Hauora Team which provided support, advice and guidance to ākonga and whānau across the kura.

In 2021 Rebecca was promoted to the position of Manukura Tuarua/Associate Principal in recognition of her work across the kura and her significant expertise. Her approach to day to day running of the kura, her oversight of the Administration and Hauora Team saw her develop an enviable skill set in an educational setting.

Rebecca has won the position of Service Manager, Learning Support at the Ministry of Education where she will no doubt make a significant contribution across the schools’ network in Ōtautahi/Christchurch. To say we will miss Rebecca is an understatement of momentous proportions. She has been a friend, an advocate and a mentor to so many at Haeata.

We wish Rebecca well in her new role and thank her for her significant contribution to Haeata Community Campus over the past seven and a half years.

Nicky Knier - Hospitality Teacher 

Sadly, at the end of Term 1 we will be saying goodbye to Nicki Knier our Technology Food kaiako. 

We are forever grateful for the pathway you have provided for the Hospitality students and all of the events you catered.

Nicki has accepted a position at Kingsley School and we wish her well as she takes up her new role.

Karen Staples - ORS Kaiako

Karen was appointed to the position of ORS kaiako at Haeata Community Campus in 2021.

Karen has recently been appointed to the position of Head of ESOL at St Bede’s College in Ōtautahi/Christchurch. Karen brought to the role a vibrancy and dedication that we have appreciated. Her work with our ākonga has ensured equity and enjoyment for her ākonga in all aspects of their curriculum and engagement. 

Appointments 2023 Term 1

Adam Hird - Kaihautū Whakaako/Deputy Principal 

A talented teacher of Science Adam began his teaching career at Aranui High School. He spent time working in schools in the UK and returned to Haeata when it first opened in 2017. Adam’s commitment to the East of a Christchurch is unquestioned. He, his wife Helen and daughter Piper have made this community their home. Adam’s commitment to Haeata and to our ākonga is testimony to his professionalism, dedication and vision. 

Kat Whittaker - ORS Teacher

Has been appointed as ORS kaiako to replace Karen from Term 2 onwards. Kat brings to the role a sense of purpose and commitment and has already proven her capability and enthusiasm in this important learning space. Our ākonga know Kat well and already have high trust in her.

Aperira Ratu - Kaiawhina supporting ākonga across the school

Maxine Green - Kaiawhina supporting ākonga across the school

Marcel Heemi - Kaiawhina supporting ākonga across the school