Whānau Piwakawaka is our Year 0 - 2 class taught by Whaea Dee, with Teacher Aides Selena and Kirstin on board to support!
Whānau Piwakawaka is always our smallest class, with no more than 15 children at it's largest! It is important to us that we support our littlest learners to have a successful start to their schooling journey, with as much 1:1 teacher time as possible!
Whaea Dee comes with so much experience across both Primary and Early Childhood Education, and comes with exceptional knowledge an expertise in transitions to school and supporting students in their first few years of their schooling journey, both academically and emotionally!
Hi, I'm Whaea Dee!
I am the Kaiako of Whanau Piwakawaka. This is my second year at Rangiuru School.I have taught in a variety of settings and bring with me a wide range of educational philosophies, having taught abroad, in Early Childhood, and in Primary education. I have quickly discovered that Rangiuru school is a fantastic place for tamariki to learn and grow, and I am delighted to be a part of this community.
I live in Te Puke with my husband. Our home is a place where our grown-up family frequently gathers, filling our house with the delightful chaos of our many grandkids, who enrich our lives.
When we're not travelling to Taranaki to visit our grandkids, you can find me pottering in my garden. I enjoy staying active by taking early morning swims and exploring the hidden pathways around the Bay. During the summer months, I often follow the surf lifesaving circuit with my husband.
