Acting Principal
principal@runanga.school.nz
It is great to be back at Runanga and see all the awesome things that have been happening here.
For those of you who do not know me, my name is Peter King and I was principal here for a time last year. I have many years of teaching and principal experience, the most recent full-time permanent role being at Maruia School for 12 years. I have also worked as a Principal Adviser.
I am a keen cyclist and tramper.
I am really enjoying catching up with the tamariki today and look forward to connecting with parents and wider community over the next few weeks.
Year 1 -4
Teacher
Ilse@runanga.school.nz
My name is Ilse Verburgh and I teach Coal Creek, our junior class.
Born and raised in Pretoria, South Africa, I qualified at university with a bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology and Audiology. For the first half of my career, I practiced as a Speech Therapist. Having also completed a post graduate certificate in Teaching, I have been in the classroom in various schools for the latter part of my career.
Sharing my love for languages, sciences, reading and art with the students brings me great joy.
In my own time, I enjoy doing sewing and reading. My husband, four children and two grandchildren are also in the queue for a bit of my attention.
Year 6 - 8
Principal release teacher
jude@runanga.school.nz
Administration/Secretary
office@runanga.school.nz
Hi, I'm Carolyn Straker and I'm the Office Administrator here at Runanga School. I do the Accounts and lots of other jobs as needed. In my spare time I do embroidery, biking and reading.
Teacher Aide
Hello, I'm Larrae Duncan
I have been a teacher aide at Rūnanga School for over 6 years. I enjoy working with the children at Rūnanga School, and I love celebrating their successes, whether they are big or small.
I live in Runanga with my husband and daughter. My hobbies include fishing at the beach and having a boat day on the lake with our friends and family.
Bronwyn Bentley