Meet the staff of Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington. Each newsletter, we will introduce you to some staff members so that you can get to know us better.

Michelle Hamilton, Year 3 and 4 Team Leader and Teacher in Hāwai 11

I have been teaching for many years at Thorrington and my children also went to school here.

I have two adult children, Emily and Abby, a husband called Richard and a young, mischievous spoodle called Malfi.

I like to travel and learn about places and people as well as growing plants, going to Duvauchelle and doing jigsaws. 

Shannae Sheriff, Year 1 and 2  Teacher in Hāwai 7 

I was born in Christchurch and grew up in North Beach.

I have a dog called Zephyr. She loves going on adventures. I also have a cheeky bunny called Barnaby.

Some of my favourite things include; going to the beach, surfing, hiking, biking, reading a good book, and spending time with my family and friends.

Staffing for 2024

Te Kura o Huriawa Thorrington has a stable staff of quality teachers who are committed to making a difference to the tamariki in their care. I am delighted to announce our teaching staff for 2024.

Leadership:

• Juliana Rae - Principal
• TBC - DP
• Andrea Swanson - Acting DP/SENCO

Timatanga: Year 1 and 2 Teaching Team

• Autaha 1 - Louise Schollum - Year 1/NE
• Hāwai 4 - Sarah Moore - Year 1 (Team Leader)
• Hāwai 5 - Kristy Foster - Year 1
• Hāwai 6 - Emma Aitken - Year 2
• Hāwai 7 - Shannae Sheriff - Year 1/2
• Hāwai 8 - Wendy Booth - Year 2

Whanaketanga: Year 3 and 4 Teaching Team

• Hāwai 9 - Hayley Ngan
• Hāwai 10 - Jo Bateman
• Hāwai 11 - Michelle Hamilton (Team Leader)
• Hāwai 12 - Kristika Burridge
• Paenga 14 - Kathryn Cornfoot
• Paenga 15 - Jessie Frunt

Tuakana: Year 5 and 6 Teaching Team

• Kōtare 1 - Nicky Reynolds (Team Leader)
• Kōtare 2 - Brigette Bilbe
• Warou 1 - Sue Andrews
• Warou 2 - Olivia Grantham