We would like to welcome the newest members of our TGHS whānau.

TERM 1 2024

MRS SHARON JACKSON

Kia ora, my name is Mrs Sharon Jackson and I am acting Head of Maths this year while Mrs Rooney is on maternity leave. 

I am originally from South Africa but have been living in New Zealand for almost 29 years, so this is very much home for me. I was teaching in Auckland until a year ago when I decided to have an adventure in the South Island, which has led me to Timaru this year. 

I love teaching maths and am looking forward to this role and being a part of the TGHS community. 

Outside of school, I enjoy reading, playing the piano, walking, kayaking and cycling.

MRS THANDAZILE MTHETHWA

Hi, I’m Mrs Thandazile Mthethwa. I am excited to join the TGHS team. I will be teaching Y12 and Y13 Biology, as well as Y9 and Y11 Science.

I hold a BSc Honours degree in Applied Biology and Biochemistry (Zimbabwe), an Honours degree in Life Sciences (South Africa), as well as a Post Graduate Certificate jn Education specialising (South Africa). I have been a Science teacher for the past 13 years in South Africa.

I look forward to an exciting and fulfilling journey at TGHS.

MRS CAROLINE LINCOLN

My name is Mrs Lincoln and I am the new Head of Science at Timaru Girls'. I have been teaching Science for nearly 20 years. I have spent the last 6 1/2 years teaching at Mountainview High School, the last 4 years I was also Head of Science. I love teaching Science and am passionate about making the subject fun and engaging.

I live with my husband and children in Timaru. I have a daughter in year 13 at Craighead and 2 younger children at Waimataitai School. We emigrated to New Zealand in 2010 from the UK and started our New Zealand journey in Auckland. As a family, we love traveling around New Zealand, walking, and skiing. My children are involved in a lot of sports, so my husband and I are often found watching hockey, netball, volleyball, and swimming.

MRS SHARON MCMURRAY

I have already worked at Timaru Girls’ High School for a number of years. For the last two years I have been in the Gold Coast of Australia teaching and enjoying the beaches. My interests include: The outdoors, mountain biking, tramping, and reading. I am working in the Social Sciences and looking forward to heading back into the mountains with no snakes!! 

Miss Olivia Simpson

Kia ora, I'm Liv and I am the new Digital Technology and DVC teacher at TGHS. 

I'm originally from the Manawatu area up north but have recently relocated down here in Timaru. 

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Creative media production, which is Film, VFX, Animation, Game development, audio and robotics. As well as a Postgraduate degree in Teaching. 

I have previously lived in both Australia and Japan. Japan is where I first taught and discovered my love of teaching. 

I was lucky enough to teach some classes at TGHS towards the end of last year but I am now a full time teacher here who is enjoying being a part of the school and developing my connection with its community.

TERM 3 2024

Mr Craig Campion

Kia Ora, my name is Craig Campion and I am teaching Science and Chemistry here at Timaru Girls high for the rest of 2024. I am a New Zealand trained teacher with a lot of experience in secondary schools in New Zealand. My last position was in a School outside of New Zealand in Russia where I have been teaching in International schools for the last 8 years, before leaving New Zealand I taught at Rangiora High School. Outside of School I enjoy being out in the outdoors as much as possible. In Russia I did a lot of cross country skiing  but here in New Zealand I want to get back into kayaking.

Mrs Amanda Davies

 Hi, I'm Amanda Davies and I'm excited to return to TGHS as the new Community Builder. 

I was born in Timaru and have lived the majority of my years here. Over the last 7 years I have been heavily involved in local sports committees, this was a very rewarding experience. In my last role as a Traders Assistant in the agricultural sector, I was tasked with setting up and implementing systems for a new venture to the market in New Zealand.   Myself, husband and two children live on a lifestyle block on the outskirts of town.  In the weekends as a family we enjoy playing and watching sports and looking after our animals. 

My goal as your new Community Builder, is to build strong connections between past and present students, and facilitate communication between our school and the community. I'm looking forward to working with everyone and making a positive impact together.