Talofa, o lo’u ingoa o Ijaz Ah Kuoi. I am a beginning kaiako who has completed my studies at the University of Canterbury; the degree being the Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary). I am looking forward to being part of the Pareawa Banks Avenue School community again in 2025; I was able to complete a teaching experience earlier in 2024 and enjoyed my time here. I grew up in Christchurch and acknowledge my roots that are from Samoa. I do enjoy drawing and listening to an array of music genres, and wish to share these interests with students.