Farewell Ms Shah!

Urmi started at Merrin in 2007 and has taught across most levels of the school. She should be proud of the 'string' of achievements during her time at Merrin: very involved in sporting activities (Jump Jam, Junior Athletics Day, soccer, netball, hockey); lots of work in the digital realm - Urmi was an early adopter, ('virtual' school with Year 5 - 8 gifted students, Digital Technology Leader - leading the teachers in 'Teacher as Inquiry', Coding Club, ICT Leader on the Tech Team, and completing a Post Graduate paper on digital and collaborative learning); and she has also been the staff representative on the Board of Trustees, on the Merrin School Fair committee, Inquiry Leader and Team Leader. Whew - makes a person exhausted to read such a long list!

What Merrin children say about Ms Shah....

'She has a bubbly personality'.

On the first day I met her, she was so kind to everyone, and very caring'.

'Ms Shah is an amazing Maths teacher'.

'She helps everyone when they're stuck with their learning. She always has time and it's never any trouble.'

'Ms Shah never leaves anyone out - she includes everyone.'

What Merrin staff say about Ms Shah.....

 Urmi you will be so missed! I have loved working with you and appreciate your incredible knowledge of how children learn best. I shall miss buddy time, our Vixen parties and our morning chats!

'A fun loving caring teacher who always has the children at the centre!'

'Thank you for your support and the Wellington adventures. Good luck with your new school and future shoe shopping. Much aroha'.

'A lover of all things fun. Enthusiastic and early embracer of technology to enhance learning for our tamariki. Role model of lifelong learning - pursues knowledge to improve and grow. Great pedagogical knowledge of Numeracy. Risk taker. Delights in the success of others'.

'She knows people on a personal level.'

Best wishes, Urmi, for the new chapter in your life, and enjoy the short walk to school!