INTERNATIONAL HOMESTAY MANAGER/DEAN/PUBLIC RECEPTIONIST (Friday)
International student enrolment and pastoral care – email: naomi.uren@motuekahigh.school.nz
Our Staff
Principal (on site Monday, Tuesday & Friday)
John Prestidge
Principal of Motueka High School, Leader of Motueka Kahui Ako/Community of Learning –
Principal (Wednesday & Thursday)
Stacey Fry
Deputy Principal. Responsible for Years 10 and 12 –
Deputy Principal
Paul Blackbeard
Responsible for Years 11 and 13, Teacher of Mathematics –
email: paul.blackbeard@motuekahigh.school.nz
Assistant Principal
Andrew Dell
Year 9 Leadership Liaison, Teacher of Physical Education, Gifted and Talented Coordinator –
Deputy Principal (Wednesday & Thursday)
Barbara Adcock
Teacher of Maths, Relief Coordinator and Timetabler –
Executive Officer
Megan Coleman
Manager of Finance, Property and HR portfolios – email: megan.coleman@motuekahigh.school.nz
Executive Assistant
Nicki Saunders-Loder
Executive Assistant to our Principal –
Deans
Lesley Paxton
YEAR 9 DEAN
Teacher of Biology – email: lesley.paxton@motuekahigh.school.nz
Greg O’Donnell
YEAR 9 ASSOCIATE DEAN
Teacher of Outdoor Education – email: greg.odonnell@motuekahigh.school.nz
Teacher of Outdoor Education – email: greg.odonnell@motuekahigh.school.nz
Paul Crofskey
YEAR 10 DEAN
Teacher of Science – email: paul.crofskey@motuekahigh.school.nz
Sarah Matheson
YEAR 12 DEAN
Teacher of English – email: sarah.matheson@motuekahigh.school.nz
Beccy-Jo Burnett
YEAR 13 DEAN
Teacher of Transition – email: beccy-jo.burnett@motuekahigh.school.nz
Luke Walton
GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR
At Te Whare Pora – The House – email: luke.walton@motuekahigh.school.nz
At Te Whare Pora – The House – email: luke.walton@motuekahigh.school.nz
Jane Coleman
GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR (part-time)
At Te Whare Pora – The House – email: jane.coleman@motuekahigh.school.nz
At Te Whare Pora – The House – email: jane.coleman@motuekahigh.school.nz
Ali Comins
GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR (part-time)
At Te Whare Pora – The House – email: ali.comins@motuekahigh.school.nz
At Te Whare Pora – The House – email: ali.comins@motuekahigh.school.nz
Naomi Uren
Head of Departments
Peter Allan
HOD TECHNOLOGY
Teacher of Automotive, Engineering and Metalwork. Primary Trades Academy facilitator –
Lara Bruce-Miller
HOD SOCIAL SCIENCES
Teacher of Social Studies – email: lara.bruce-miller@motuekahigh.school.nz
Nich Campbell
HOD ENGLISH AND MEDIA STUDIES
Teacher of English – email: nich.campbell@motuekahigh.school.nz
Hamihi Duncan
HOD MAORI
Teacher of Maori – email: hamihi.duncan@motuekahigh.school.nz
Peter Leathley
ACTING HOD PE & HEALTH
Teacher of Physical Education & Health – email: peter.leathley@motuekahigh.school.nz
Teacher of Physical Education & Health – email: peter.leathley@motuekahigh.school.nz
Ben Millar
HOD ART
Teacher of Art – email: ben.millar@motuekahigh.school.nz
Hilary Sinclair
HOD MUSIC
Teacher of Music, coordinates itinerant music lessons, leads the wind, jazz bands and the school choirs –
Jane Sorensen
LEARNING SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Co-ordinates Learning Support needs, supports Community Volunteers –
email: jane.sorensen@motuekahigh.school.nz
email: jane.sorensen@motuekahigh.school.nz
Gareth Wheeler
HOD OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Teacher of Outdoor Education – email: gareth.wheeler@motuekahigh.school.nz
Nick Wiffen
HOD SCIENCES
Teacher of Physics, Science, ICT Coordinator, Teacher in charge of Squash – email: nick.wiffen@motuekahigh.school.nz
Teaching Staff
Tony Aikenhead
High Performance Sports Coach, Coordinator of STAR, Top of the South Trades Academy and Distance Learning, Athletics Academy –
Trish Arends
Teacher of Soft Materials –
Kylie Beckers
Teacher of Mathematics, Health & Safety Coordinator, Kahui Ako teacher within school –
Sharon Beuke
Teacher of History and Teacher in Charge of the School Library. email: sharon.beuke@motuekahigh.school.nz
Beccy-Jo Burnett
Teacher of Transition –
Pip Challenger
Teacher of Digital Technology –
Graeme Coleman
Teacher of Social Studies, Tourism and Geography –
Jess Cooper
Teacher of English –
Amy Dalton
Teacher of Transition, Careers Advisor –
Danielle Davis-Nicol
Teacher of English –
email: danielle.davis@motuekahigh.school.nz
Ali Davis
Teacher in Charge at Te Whare Pukeone (The Base) –
Adele Fordyce
Teacher of Science –
Anthea Garmey
Teacher of Horticulture, Science and Specialist Classroom Teacher – email: anthea.garmey@motuekahigh.school.nz
Fiona Gilliver – Reliever
Rob Gould
Teacher of Mathematics –
Alison Grant
Teacher of Health and Physical Education –
Anna HaddonTeacher in charge of the Hub, teacher of Independent Studies and Distance Learning-
Kate Hailes
Teacher of Dance
Emily Hayes-Donaldson (on leave 2021)
Teacher of Geography and Social Studies –
Jessica Henderson (Term 2 2021)
Teacher of English and Media Studies –
Anna Hughes
Teacher of Outdoor Education and Health
Heidi James (on leave 2021)
Teacher of Digital Technology –
Victoria Johnston
Teacher of Social Sciences –
Brenda Kearns
Teacher of Graphics and Visual Communication –
Ron Kelly
Teacher of Technology and Social Sciences –
Lauren Kidd
Teacher of Art –
Vicki McKerrow
Teacher of English –
Steve McLeod
Teacher of English & ESOL –
James Monaghan
Teacher of Mathematics –
Rebecca Pearce
Teacher of Science –
Serge Snel
Teacher of Science –
Jake Stow
Teacher of Graphics, Building and Furniture Making –
Emily Tait
Teacher of Drama – email: emily.tait@motuekahigh.school.nz
May Teo
Teacher of Mathematics – email: may.teo@motuekahigh.school.nz
Mandy White
Teacher of Food Nutrition and Science – email: mandy.white@motuekahigh.school.nz
Kane Williams
Teacher of Mathematics – email: kane.williams@motuekahigh.school.nz
Yuki Yoda
Teacher of Japanese – email: yuki.yoda@motuekahigh.school.nz
Support Staff
Bryan Calder
Teacher Aide at Te Whare Pukeone (The Base) –
email: admin@motuekahigh.school.nz
Debbie Dale
Teacher Aide
Jacque Davidson
Receptionist at The House –
Amanda Drogemuller
Alternative Education Manager and Lead Tutor (Nic’s Place) – email: amanda.drogemuller@motuekahigh.school.nz
Linda Fern
Science Technician and Teacher Aide –
Carol Fowler
Attendance Advisor –
Kasia Ogilvie
Student Office Administrator –
Dennis Piggott
Groundsman – email: admin@motuekahigh.school.nz
Lynda Quartly
Public Receptionist –
Cathryn Smith
Teacher Aide at Te Whare Pukeone (The Base) –
email: admin@motuekahigh.school.nz
Michelle Treanor
Cleaning Supervisor –
email: admin@motuekahigh.school.nz
Trish Taylor
Arts Department Coordinator, Supervisor in The Hub –
Julie Tideman
Fundraising & Marketing Manager, Reader Writer Coordinator and Payroll Administrator – email: julie.tideman@motuekahigh.school.nz
Jan Trafford
SENCO Coordinator –
email jan.trafford@motuekahigh.school.nz
SPORT AND RECREATION CO-ORDINATORS
Terina Graham
SoulUtionz Sports
Joseph Wineera
SoulUtionz Sports
Upcoming events
Goal Setting Conference Day: Thursday 11 March 2021
All Year 9-12 students will be having a Goal Setting conference with their ...[more]
All Year 9-12 students will be having a Goal Setting conference with their ...[more]
Swimming Sports: Friday 12 March 2021
Periods 3 to 5 (from 11.30am – 3.05pm) At the school pool – all...[more]
Periods 3 to 5 (from 11.30am – 3.05pm) At the school pool – all...[more]
Personal Learning Day: Tuesday 16 March 2021
Year 9: Marae Day; Year 10: Health; Year 11: NCEA/Careers; Year 12: Road Sa...[more]
Year 9: Marae Day; Year 10: Health; Year 11: NCEA/Careers; Year 12: Road Sa...[more]
Science Roadshow: Friday 19 March 2021
Careers Roadshow: Thursday 25 March 2021
School Hall 1-3pm
School Hall 1-3pm
Junior Young Farmer comp: Saturday 27 March 2021
Shakespeare Festival: Saturday 27 March 2021
Nayland College, Nelson
Nayland College, Nelson
Easter break: Friday 2 to Tuesday 6 April 2021