DEBBIE STANGER
Tumuaki – Principal
debbie.stanger@fairhall.school.nz
Kia ora, I’m Debbie Stanger, Tumuaki | Principal at Fairhall School since January 2023.
I am committed to creating an inclusive environment, in which all feel a sense of value and belonging. Developing relationships and getting to know children, staff, whānau and the wider community is my focus.
When I’m not at school, I enjoy relaxing at home with my whānau and catching up with friends.
CARLY BARNES
Tumuaki Tuarua – Deputy Principal & Gold Team Leader
Teacher Y7-8 Te Rūma Horoeka – Gold Team
carly@fairhall.school.nz
Kia ora koutou. Ko Carly Barnes toku ingoa. I will be teaching in te Rūma Horoeka, leading our senior team and am Tumuaki Tuarua (Deputy Principal) at Fairhall School.
I am passionate about creating a welcoming environment where students have the opportunity to develop a range of skills that will prepare them for our ever-changing world.
In my spare time, my toddler keeps me very busy. Our whānau enjoy socialising, taking trips in Te Tai Ihu and walking our energetic dogs.
KATIE BRADLEY
Tumuaki Tuarua – Blue Team Leader
Teacher NE Te Rūma Kōwhai – Blue Team
katie@fairhall.school.nz
Kia ora e te whānau, I’m Katie Bradley. I teach in our new entrant room, te Rūma Kōwhai. I lead our junior team.
I feel very lucky to teach our new entrants and strive to ensure all tamariki have a positive start to school, developing the fundamental skills needed to be an engaged and happy learner.
Outside of school, I like to keep active through sports and getting out and about in our beautiful region. My family keeps me busy with their various sports too.
JULIETTE MILLER
Teacher Y1-2 Te Rūma Harakeke – Blue Team
juliette@fairhall.school.nz
Kia ora koutou. I am Juliette and I work with Year One and Two ākonga in Te Rūma Harakeke. I love working with our enthusiastic, curious and fun tamariki, in a profession where no two days are the same.
Outside of school I enjoy family time and time spent on the Wither Hills.
VICKY HAWES
Teacher Y1-2 Te Rūma Pōhutukawa (Job share) – Blue Team
vicky@fairhall.school.nz
Kia ora e te whanau.
I am Vicky, part of the Junior Team and one of the teachers in te Rūma Pōhutukawa.
Teaching has been a profession that I have enjoyed and grown in as a learner. I see our tamariki as lifelong learners and I am proud to be on this journey alongside them.
Beyond the classroom I spend time in the great outdoors with my own tamariki and whānau.
AOIFE O’SHAUGHNESSY
Teacher Y1-2 Te Rūma Pōhutukawa (Job share) – Blue Team
aoife@fairhall.school.nz
Kia ora e te whānau,
I am Aoife and I work alongside Vicky Hawes in Te Rūma Pōhutukawa.
I am very passionate about establishing strong relationships and empowering all students to become lifelong learners as they foster the love to learn and feel enthusiastic and motivated towards school while in a supportive environment.
Outside of school, I enjoy walking, pilates, rugby and spending time with my friends and young family.
RACHEL O’SHEA
Teacher Y3-4 Te Rūma Kauri – Blue Team
rachel@fairhall.school.nz
Kia ora koutou
Ko Rachel tōku ingoa. I am part of the Blue team here at Fairhall School.
I enjoy working alongside others to support learning and growth. I believe it is important to recognise a range of perspectives and to acknowledge the aspirations and goals that people hold. I am interested in focusing on the strengths and insights we all bring and working together in positive ways.
Mā te kahukura, ka rarere te manu
Adorn the bird with feathers so it may fly
MICHAEL STRINGER
Teacher Y3-4 Te Rūma Tōtara – Blue Team
michael@fairhall.school.nz
Tēnā koutou e te whānau, ko Michael tōku ingoa, he kaiako ahau o te Rūma Tōtara.
I always strive to make a positive difference, instil a lifelong love for learning within all ākonga, and create a culture where all ākonga and their whānau have a strong sense of belonging.
Ko te ahurei o te tamaiti arahia ō tātou mahi | Let the uniqueness of the child guide our work.
OLIVIA MACDONALD
Teacher Y5-6 Te Rūma Rātā – Gold Team
olivia@fairhall.school.nz
Kia ora e te whānau,
Ko Olivia MacDonald toku ingoa. I am teaching in Te Rūma Rātā with year 5 & 6 ākonga this year at Fairhall School.
I am passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where students feel comfortable being themselves. I also have a passion for Te Reo Māori and so I help to lead Kapahaka.
In my spare time, you will find me tramping or hiking somewhere in the South Island. I also enjoy going to the gym and walking my dog down at the river, as well as long lunches with friends.
BRIONY BOULTON
Teacher Y5-6 Te Rūma Nīkau (Job share) – Gold Team
briony@fairhall.school.nz
Kia ora e te whānau,
I’m Briony and I work alongside Anne Taylor in Te Rūma Nīkau.
I am very passionate about establishing relationships and empowering all tamariki to be inquisitive, successful learners. I strive to create an environment where learning is an enjoyable and rewarding experience for everyone.
When I am not teaching my young whānau keeps me very busy. We love to go camping and explore the outdoors together.
ANNE TAYLOR
Teacher Y5-6 Te Rūma Nīkau (Job share) – Gold Team
anne@fairhall.school.nz
Kia ora e te whānau,
I am Anne Taylor and I work alongside Briony Boulton in Te Rūma Nīkau. As well as being an experienced class teacher, I am the Sports Coordinator for Fairhall School. I love coaching and organising sports and passionately believe all children should have the opportunity to give a variety of sports a go, as well as pushing themselves to do their best!
When I am not teaching I love to read, garden and spend time with my family having fun times.
KIRSTEN BURNS
Reading Recovery & Team Leader Release
Kia ora e te whānau, I’m Kirsten Burns and I teach reading and writing as part of the Reading Recovery programme at Fairhall School. I also work one day per week with the new entrants in te Rūma Kōwhai, as teacher release for Katie. I am passionate about making a difference and enabling students to become independent and confident learners.
Outside of school, I enjoy walking, gardening, and spending time with my whānau.
AMANDA GORHAM
Amanda is on Parental Leave in 2024.
STAFF LEARNING SUPPORT
JOY NEAL
Support Staff Team Leader, Resourcing
Joy manages the school library and resource area and is the liaison between support staff and school leadership. She is responsible for school resources, including first aid supplies.
AMBER BROOKS
Support Staff – Learning Assistant
Amber supports in the classroom and across the school.
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
JULIE NICHOLAS-BODDINGTON
Office Administrator
office@fairhall.school.nz
Julie has been appointed to the office administration position and will begin her full hours (7.45 am to 3.15 pm) on Wednesday 14 February 2024.
CARETAKER
JAMES SILCOCK
James is our wonderful caretaker who takes pride in keeping our school grounds in top condition and has an endless range of daily maintenance tasks to keep him busy.