Marriene Langton Principal/Tumuaki

Marriene Langton Principal/Tumuaki
Tēnā koutou e te whanau. This is my 16th year as tumuaki of our lovely kura. I am one-eyed when it comes to providing the very best education for all of our tamariki, strong connections to whanau and applying attachment theory so every child has a champion adult at our school who believes in them unconditionally. I just can’t see past it. Our kaiako and kaiawhina go the extra 50 miles to give our children the best chances to succeed. My family is number one. After 20 years of camping holidays in Kaiteriteri, Graham and I are recidivist “glampers “ and ready for new adventures in our latest caravan. It’s brilliant when our family joins us too.

Saturday, February 23, 2013

The Learners' Pool Is Back



















The Learners' Pool is back in operation thanks to a generous grant and even more generous support from our school families.It has taken a lot of work from a small group of parents and supporters to ensure that our little pool can be used again by the children in our school. I'm learning that when someone says "It's impossible," that there are parents in our school whanau who say"Yeah right!"  Thank you to everyone who gave up Christmas vacation time and weekends to make the impossible happen.

Hanmer Teacher Only Days January 2013



Friday Mornings Before School-The Heart of The Local Community

Duane leads organisation the run chase for the kids cricket

Rochelle steps it up to the beat

Wendy and our children enjoying the beat

Ruth and Jared serve the best coffee.







time for a chat and catch-up.between parents, board and staff. I love it.


this is the best way for new parents and old hands to network with school families.




The heart of the local community can begin with our school. Our mission is to be an important part of the local community; its history and its future. Thanks to volunteer parents and teachers who give their busy time, we begin the day before school starts on Fridays with Jump Jam, coffee, a game of cricket and a chat. It's magic.