Administration / Property

Office Manager

Bankers Institute Exams in Accounting 1 and Business Communications / First Aide Certificate

Raewyn has been a member of the Papakura Normal School staff since 1994, having previously worked at the ANZ Bank for 7 years. She works closely with the Principal and manages the day to day running of the school office.

School Secretary

St Johns Workplace First Aid Certificate

Dianne worked in the Banking Industry for 11 years prior to having a family. She has worked at Papakura Normal School, initially as a Teacher Aide and then as permanent school secretary since 1994.

Caretaker

City of Guilds Level 1&2 in Grounds Maintenance

Tim joined Papakura Normal School in April 2004. He originates from England and has a vast experience and background in grounds maintenance. Tim's primary role is caring for the school environment and supervising the cleaning staff. He also helps out with training the school soccer teams.

Gardener

Dip Hort (Lincoln); Completion of Apprenticeship in Horticulture and Gardening.

Mr Holland has worked in horticulture all of his life - for 35 years in a management position with Zealandia Nursery in Auckland and Christchurch and more recently as a House Plant Manager for Seaview Nursery. Mr Holland has won 2 gold medals at the Ellerslie Flower Show. Born in Invercargill, Mr Holland shifted to Christchurch at the age of 17. He is married with two adult sons, 3 grand-cats and 1 grand-dog. Mr Holland has lived in Papakura for 17 years and has been the school gardener since August 2009. He assures us all that he loves his job.

Executive Secretary

Catherine had previously worked at a Primary School in the Waikato. Her husband’s work commitment’s meant a move closer to Auckland for the family. After an admin role in a truck dealership she started at Papakura Normal School in June 2010.