Our People
We have a dedicated team of people who help make Papanui a great place to be.
We choose to be here and when it comes to the school vision we “walk the talk”.
Leadership Team

Paul Kingston
Principal

Debbie Robertson
Associate Principal

Jo harris
Associate Principal
Senior Team

Debbie Robertson
Kāhu Classroom (Year 5/6)

Maree Hewitt
Kāhu Classroom (Year 5/6)

Amanda Smith
Korimako Classroom (Year 3/4)

Nicky Zampese
Korimako Classroom (Year 3/4)
Junior Team

Sharon Alabaster
Pūkeko Classroom (New Entrant)

Anna Lindsay
Pūkeko Classroom (New Entrant)

Jo Harris
Pīwakawaka Classroom (Year 1/2)

Miranda Sheppard
Pīwakawaka Classroom (Year 1/2)

Paula Akhtar
Pīwakawaka Classroom (Year 1/2)

Claire Strydom
Weka Classroom (Year 2/3)

Marian Rait
Weka Classroom (Year 2/3)
Learning Support
Kerrie Stedman
Learning Support Coordinator
Lisa Thompson
ORS Teacher
Paula Akhtar
Classroom Teacher and Learning Support
Vivienne Mundy
Classroom Release Teacher
Support Staff
Mrs. Lisa Brunel: School Secretary
Mrs. Lynne Levick: Teacher Aide
Mrs. Lisa Stevens: Library Assistant
Mrs. Kay McKenzie: Teacher Aide
Mrs. Megan Taunt: Teacher Aide
Ms. Nicole Jones: Teacher Aide
Ms. Bronwyn Swiggs: Teacher Aide
Penney Teape: Caretaker