Geoff Wallis - Year 1-2 Learning Team Leader

I have been teaching at Middleton Grange School since 2016. Before being at Middleton, I have taught at other Christchurch schools and I have also taught in Early Childhood Education for many years as well. My wife, Emma, and I have three children - Madison, Levi and Asher, who are students here at Middleton Grange. I am excited about my role as Team Leader for the Junior School. I want every child that starts in our Yr 0-2 Team, along with their families, to have a positive and successful transition into the life of our school and for our students to find joy in their learning. Ahakoa he iti, he pounamu – although small, it is precious. Every child in our team is special and precious!!

Lucy Denne - Year 7 Learning Team Leader

My role is to lead the incredible team of Year 7 teachers and students. I will be working alongside families and teachers to provide a Christ centred learning environment that each child can learn and grow in. I look forward to building relationships, joy and learning in 2021! 

Steven Checketts - Year 11 Boys Dean

Kia Ora, I am Steve Checketts and I will be the Dean of the year 11 boys for 2021. I teach within the Humanities department with my main teaching area being History. I am excited to help the year 11 boys have a positive school experience as they transition into Senior College. I look forward to working with parents and pupils in helping develop the year 11 boys spiritually, academic and socially. Year 11 is a crucial year regarding NCEA and I am delighted to be stepping into this key role of supporting these pupils.

Sharon Gudsell - Year 11 Girls Dean

I am delighted to be the Dean for the Year 11 Girls in 2021, progressing with them through to the end of their schooling at Middleton Grange. My hope and prayer is that these girls will know Christ as their Lord and Saviour, that they will pursue relationship with Him and through this they will find their worth and purpose. I am looking forward to getting to know the girls I haven’t yet met, including the girls who are new to Middleton Grange. I am also the Curriculum Leader of Commerce, teaching Accounting and Business Studies.