Year 7/8

Teacher - Room 2

Bachelor of Education

Derek is currently teaching Year 8 students and is a relatively new member of the Papakura Normal School staff. Since starting in July 2005 he has quickly involved himself in school life especially with the Senior Kapahaka group.

Teacher - Room 4

BEd and Diploma of Teaching

Nic has been at Papakura Normal School since 2007. She has taught various age groups within the school and at present is teaching in Room 4 with the Year 7 and 8’s.

Teacher - Room 5

DipTchg, BA Maori (Tohu Matauranga)

Tena Koutou Katoa nga whanau whanui mo tenei rohe. My name is Whaea Moana I have been teaching Year 7 & 8 students for the past 6 years through out the country. I originate from Invercargill and Ruatoki in the Bay Of Plenty. I moved to Auckland from Rotorua in 2006 and have enjoyed living in Papakura. I enjoy teaching Papakura Normal students. I love the bi-cultural/ multi-cultural school environment and the academic challenges our school has to offer. I encourage parents to be involved with their student’s education, especially through out their adolescent years. I maintain an open door policy for parents, if they wish to contact me. No reira, whai te matauranga! Seek the knowledge. Noho ora mai Whaea Moana/ Mrs Wilson-Gilmour

Teacher - Room 3

BA Soc Sci (Hons) , Dip Careers Guidance, Teaching Certificate

Miss Cole started at Papakura Normal in 2009, after several years of working in a secondary school and in the tertiary sector. She is now teaching Year 7 and 8 students. She enjoys all areas of the curriculum but has a special interest in social studies, especially history topics, and loves quizzes and trivia.