Meet the Staff

Acting Principal
Geraldine Enersen
We are a modern, community school, focused on learning and student achievement.
Our well-qualified, high quality staff bring a passion to their work and a commitment to each of their students.
Core values of Respect, Integrity, Community and Excellence form the basis of our vision of “providing a high quality education that supports a range of opportunities in a learning environment where relationships are paramount”. Strong pastoral support for students and their learning is the foundation for our goals of high achievement, strong engagement in learning, and providing a safe, modern learning environment.
Our Leadership team
Our Leadership team combines a wealth of experience, passion and expertise.

Geraldine Enersen
TE TUMUAKI TUARUA -
DEPUTY PRINCIPAL (Currently Acting Principal)
Area of responsibility:
Tāngata - People

Kim van Vuuren
ASSISTANT TE TUMUAKI AAWHINA - ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (Currently Acting Deputy Principal)
Area of responsibility:
Ako - Teaching and Learning

Scott Liddell
TE TUMUAKI AAWHINA - ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Area of responsibility:
Whakahaere - Operations

Remihana Emery
TE TUMUAKI AAWHINA - ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Area of responsibility:
Akoranga - Curriculum

Chris Foster
TE TUMUAKI AAWHINA - ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (Acting)
Area of responsibility:
Support

Ruth Robertson
KARANGA MAI DIRECTOR
Heads of Faculty (HOFS)

Brent Morrison

Christian Alino

Joseph Sopers

Peter McAllister

Tony Hill

Clint McAuley

Ash Collier
Jo Collins
Deans

Ashleigh Fowler

Edward Kwon
MĀORI AND PASIFIKA
e.kwon@kaiapoi.school.nz

Nick McGillivray
Head Students
Names are left to right

Blake McCurrie
Kahu Jones
Emma Bubbins
Ataahua Hona
HEAD GIRL
Ty Oldroyd
HEAD BOY