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.

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.

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.