Our Staff Team
Cargill School staff are dedicated to offering a dynamic and personalised curriculum that fosters student engagement. By tailoring programs to the individual needs of tamariki, the school helps them grow as confident learners and leaders, ensuring a strong foundation for their future.
We are very fortunate to have a well-rounded team of skilled support staff who are committed to ongoing professional development. This focus on enhancing their skills through training ensures that they can effectively support individual or small group learning and class, which is key to student success.
Te Ngahere Class
Donna Jones, the teaching principal at Cargill School, plays a vital role in both leadership and hands-on teaching. Her experience as a classroom practitioner, combined with her collaborative leadership style, sets a high standard for both learners and staff.
By teaching the senior Te Ngahere class, she has a direct impact on students' development, while also guiding the broader school community
Nga Puawai Class
Tammy Winters' background in early childhood education adds valuable expertise to the junior primary class, Nga Puawai, for students in Years 0-2. Her specialist skills contribute to creating a nurturing and developmentally appropriate learning environment for the youngest tamariki, ensuring a smooth transition from early childhood into primary education.
Support Staff
Cargill School has such dedicated support staff Tania Nathan, who plays an important role in supporting students' literacy and numeracy development. Her focus on individualised or small group programs ensures that students receive the targeted help they need to succeed in these critical areas.
Caretaker / Support Staff
Deborah Putt, with her diverse roles as caretaker, teacher aide, and her Limited Authority to Teach (LAT), is an invaluable asset, contributing in multiple ways to the smooth functioning and learning environment of the school.
Administration
Our Parent Teacher Association - PTA
In 2024 our parent and teacher association held its annual general meeting and revitalised the committee’s function to support our school and students.
Our hard working committee has organised fundraising events throughout the year to raise support for school trips and particularly to focus on purchasing a school van.
We appreciate the efforts of the following PTA committee members:
Our Board of Trustees - BOT
Our supporting Board of Trustees has been working hard to give our school a new refreshed outlook in 2024 and they have been long associated with the school for a while.