Ko Wai Mātau?
Who are we?
Whirinaki Kāhui Ako
Our whakatauki “Whirinaki ka eke ki runga” translates as “let us bind together to attain heights” and expresses our desire to work as a community to lift the achievement of all our learners. The Whirinaki logo represents who we are. The sky hawk, named Whirinaki, represents our community of learners flying upwards to attain great heights.
Whirinaki is supported by a Manaia, named Kaitiaki, that represents the schools of our Kāhui Ako. Each carved knot of the manaia is one of our schools. The Koru that rests behind Whirinaki and Kaitiaki represents our growth journey and interweaves the mountains, valleys, rivers, creeks and ocean that encompass the geographical area of our Kāhiui Ako.
Our Team
Introducing our wonderful Whirinaki Kāhui Ako team of leaders.
June Crawford
Across School Leader
Hauora/ Well-being
Dual Lead
Dionne Thomas
Dual Lead
Aaron O'Neill
Mike Bassett
Across School Leader
Ako/ Student Collaboration
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Kate Fox
Mayfair School
Leanne Harris
Twyford School
Adam Russ
Rawiri Stephens
Karamū High
Seidah Tuaoi
Karamū High
Ashley Blake
Karamū High
Tom Blake
Karamū High
Rebecca Love
Karamū High
Clancy Cummins
Karamū High
Jen Lissette
Maraekakaho
Cilla Te Kira
Kelly McKay
Meeanee School
Kim Bone
Nature Preschool
Daniel O'Sullivan
St John's College
Kim Pickering
St John's College
Maia Solomon
St John's College
Nicola McCullough
St Matthew's
Helen Davidson
Gumboots ECE