Iām back on deck after having last week home in Tamaki Makaurau/Auckland with my dear mother Barb, who hasnāt been very well. Being a proud former tumuaki/principal herself, she sent me back to finish the term out. Didnāt the weather treat us well yesterday? Having looked at the weather forecast...
Welcome To Turitea School
Ko te poipoi, ko te atawhai, ko te manaaki.
At Turitea School our students will be supported, encouraged and challenged to achieve their potential through a balanced curriculum that develops their knowledge and skills to become confident, creative and life-long learners.
Our students will have a passion for life, immersed and strengthened by our school values and community.
Current and prospective whÄnau are warmly encouraged to contact the school at any time.
125 Years In The Making!
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Whakawhetai koe (Far-car-fear-tie-kwear: Thank you) to Craig Kawana, the original carver of our pare (pah-rear: lintel) from 2001 which lives above the main office door. Keeping it in the whÄnau, his son Mahina Scott-Kawana, under Craigās tutelage, lovingly helped restore it to its former glory. Look up the next time...
I am writing you this pÄnui from Åtautahi (Or-toe-tar-he: Christchurch) as I am currently attending the NZPF (New Zealand Principals Federation) annual hui (who-e: conference) down here. Iāve felt privileged to be able to connect with almost 800 tumuaki (too-moo-ar-key: principals) from around the motu (more-too: country). I’ve also been...
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Turitea School has teachers who bring enthusiasm, dedication, and inspiration to their classrooms. They strive to kindle a desire for life-long learning, growing confidence, leadership, and curiosity in all students.
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Principal
Iām Troy and I started my journey as the principal in January 2022. I came from Russell Street School where I was the Deputy Principal for 4 years and was a teacher there for 7 years.
I come to Palmy by way of Auckland where I was born and bred. However, I love the ManawatÅ« and am a huge advocate for this place, despite the bad rep it sometimes gets from those who donāt know how good it is! Iāve also taught in Dubai and Brunei Darussalam.
I come from a lineage of educational leadership as both my parents were principals in Auckland, so they are delighted Iāve followed in their footsteps. I pride myself on building positive relationships with everyone, which ties in nicely to one of our school values of whanaungatanga. Iām a huge believer of the MÄori whakataukÄ« āMÄ te pÄ te tamaiti e whakatipuā - It takes a village to raise the child and want that for all here at Turitea School.
I am pretty easy to find around here as you usually hear me before you see me. I am a massive fan of the NBA and I am an avid Phoenix Suns supporter and I love having a yarn with those who are passionate about it too, or ways to make our kura the best place it can be.