Below are some of the ebooks Year 7 students have created in Science this year.
Year 11 Prize Winners
Year 11 Prize Winners
Year 11 Prize Winners
Year 11 Prize Winners
Year 11 Prize Winners
Year 9 Class Photos
Year 9 Class Photos
English Language Learners
Staff
Back row
Nick Colville, Brian Johnson, Saieeswaran Vijayakumar, Kerry Brunton, Jesse Harding, Alan Fielding, Danielle Boxall,
Larisha Toomey, Jasmine Peate-Garratt, Scott Kyle, Will Powell
Fourth row
Siegrun Koop, Serge Ruiz, Miriam Bugler, Olivia Silvester, Sarah Buschi, Esther Dunstall, Ethan Smith, Erin Chamberlain, Charlotte Cottrell, Angela Johnson, Vicki Tanner, Daryl Crocker
Third row
Pania Watson, Deb Young, Sally Easton, Madi Burnett, Susie Cottrell, Melanie Blomfield, Paul Hoffman, Kate Munro,
Garth Lewis, Amelia Painter, Debbie Eddington, David Draper
Second row
John Edmundson, Lukas Davidson, Archana Martins, Ben Russell, Robbie Timo, Samantha Boyce-Da Cruz, Brent Patterson, Tessa Cullen-Holder, Robyn Hudson, Jinky Knowler, Dave Lene
Front row
Christa White, Richard Jolly, Jodine Hardwicke, Francine Nijdam, Manu Paringatai,Dan Russell, Paul Osborne,
Richard Edmundson, Katie Stanton, Amy Martin-Bowen, Natasha Powell, Carla Taiaroa, Andrew Nugent, Helen Mora,
Lee Walker
Staff Positions and Qualifications
Senior Leadership Team
Mr Richard Edmundson
MA (Hons), PGDipEd, DipEdMan, DipTchg
Principal
Mrs Amy Martin-Bowen
BA, PostGradDipTchg (Sec)
Deputy Principal
Mr Paul Osborne
BSc (Hons), PGCE
Deputy Principal
Mrs Natasha Powell
BEd, GradDipTchg
Deputy Principal
Miss Katie Stanton
BA (Hons), Grad DipTchg
Assistant Principal
Learning Heads and Department Heads
Deans
Mrs Diane Atkins
NDBE, DipTchg
HOLA Kimihia Teen Parent’s College
Mrs Samantha Boyce-Da Cruz
BA (Theatre and Film), BTchLn
HOD Drama
Mr Daryl Crocker
BA, GradDipTchg
HOD Hospitality, Food and Fabric Technology
Mrs Christine Donaldson
PGCert Applied Practice, BEd (Visual Arts)
HOLA Joint Centre Manager, Technology Centre
Ms Jodine Hardwicke
BA (Eng and American Studies), GradDipTchgLn (Sec), PGradCertEd (Teaching and Learning)
HOLA English
Mrs Sue Ingle
BSW (Social Work)
HOD Guidance
Ms Robyn Johansen
TTC, Dip Tchg, PGCert Applied Practice, NZ Dip Specialist Subjects (Sec)
HOD Food and Fabric, Technology Centre
Mr Richard Jolly
MA, MBA, GradDipTchg
HOLA Social Science
Mrs Tracey Jongens
Bed, PGDipSpecTchg, TTC
SENCO HOD Learning Acceleration
Miss Rosanna Katene
BEd, GradDipTchgLn
HOLA Physical Education and Health
Ms Helen Mora
BAgComm, DipTchg
HOLA Science
Ms Francine Nijdam
BEng (Hons), PGDipEd (Distinction), GradDipTchgLn
HOLA Mathematics and Statistics
Mr Andrew Nugent
MScEcon, BA (Hons), PGCE Design and Technology, PGCertTESOL
HOLA Technology
Mrs Amelia Painter
NDBE, DipTchg, NZ Dip Specialist Subjects (Sec)
HOD Digital Technologies
Ms Manu Paringatai
BEd (Teach), GradDip Imm and BiL Tchg, BMPA
HOD Māori
Mr Benjamin Russell
BA, GradDipTchgLn (Sec)
HOD Music
Mr Dan Russell
BPE, MProfStud, DipCG
HOD Careers
Mrs Carla Taiaroa
BTchLn (Primary)
HOLA Tāhuhu (Year 7 and 8)
Mr Lee Walker
BSc (Hons), DipTchg
HOLA Joint Centre Manager, Technology Centre
Mrs Christa White
BA, HED, BEd, MEd, PostGradDip Special Teaching Needs
HOD English Language Learning and International Students
Miss Emily Whiteman
BFA, PG DipTchg (sec) PGdipED (leadership endorsement)
HOLA Arts
Mr Nicholas Colville
MFA, BA (Hons), GradDipTchg
Karaka House Assistant Dean
Mr Lukas Davidson
BA, PostGradDipTchg (Sec)
Waiporoporo House Assistant Dean
Mr Jesse Harding
BEd Hon (PE)
Kōwhai House Dean
Mr Garth Lewis
BEd FET (Mathematics and English)
Waiporoporo House Dean
Miss Kate Munro
BSc Ecology and Biodiversity and Geography, PGDipWaterRM, MTchgLn (Sec)
Kākāriki House Assistant Dean
Mrs Amelia Painter
NDBE, DipTchg, NZ Dip Specialist Subjects (Sec)
Portfolio Dean
Mr Ethan Smith
BA (Hons), MTchgLn (Sec)
Kākāriki House Dean
Mr Robbie Timo
BSpC GradDipTchgLn
Karaka House Dean
Ms Larisha Toomey
BEd, DipTchg
Tāhuhu (Year 7 and 8) Dean
Teaching Staff
Mr James Abbott
BSc, DipTchg
Ms Melanie Blomfield
MSc (Tech), DipEd
Mrs Danielle Boxall
BtchLn Primary, GradDipAat
Mr Kerry Brunton
BSc, GradDipTchgLn
Ms Miriam Bugler
BSc, GradDipTchgLn
Ms Sarah Buschi
BTchLn (Primary), CELTA
Miss Erin Chamberlain
BSc, GradDipTchg
Whaea Charlotte Cottrell
BSc, BA(Hons), GradDipTchg
Ms Susie Cottrell
BEd, GradDipTchgLn
Mr Ross Davidson
BBS, Cert Computer Graphics, GradDipSecEd
Mrs Christine Donaldson
PGCert Applied Practice, BEd (Visual Arts)
Mr David Draper
MFA, GradDipTchg
Mr John Edmundson
BA (Hons), GradCelt, GradDipTchgLng
Miss Hannah Ewing
MS TchnLng with distinction, BSc (Biology)
Mr Alan Fielding
BA, BTchLn, DipTchg, DipEdMan
Miss Courtney Flay
BEd, GradDipTchgLn
Ms Mary Gorman
Mr Marco Guiglietta
MTESOL (Hons), BA, DipTchg
Ms Christine Hamilton
BTchg, GradDipICTEd, GradDipTchgLn, NDBE
Mr Paul Hoffman
DipPE, DipTchg, GradCert Primary Mathematics
Mr Christopher Houghton
MS TchnLng
Mrs Robyn Hudson
TTC, AdvDipTchg, NZ Dip Specialist Subjects (Sec)
Ms Angela Johnson
MSc, DipTchg
Mr Brian Johnson
BA (Design and Visual Communication), GradDipTchg
Mrs Jinky Knowler
GradDipTchgLn, BS Applied Maths
Ms Siegrun Koop
MA, CELTA, PGrad CELTA, GradDipTchg
Mr Scott Kyle
BPhEd, GradDipTchg, Dip SporPer, GradCert Primary Maths/Sci
Mrs Priscilla Lee
DipTchg, Dip Home Sci
Ms Dale McKnight
DipTchg
Whaea Charlotte Merkin
Miss Bianca Nielsen
BA (Hons), PhD, GradDipTchg
Ms Valentina Morante-Morley
BSW (Hons)
Mr Brent Patterson
Adv T Cert, Dip Tchg, NZ Dip Specialist Subjects (Sec)
Miss Jasmine Peate-Garratt
BDes, GradDipTchg
Mr Lawry Pledge
BEngineering Hons (MechEng), PGCE (Design and Tech), PG Cert CAD
Ms Georgina Rees-Stevenson
BA (Hons), PGCertTCL, GradDipTchgLn
Mr Serge Ruiz
BSCommerce, GradDipTchgLn Primary, Grad Cert
Miss Michelle Ryder
BSc, GradDipTchgLn, GradDipAppldEnTech
Ms Jane Schroeder
BA, DipTchg
Miss Olivia Silvester
MSc Biology, GradDipSc, GradDipTchg, BSc
Ms Tania Tait
BA, DipTchg, DipBusSec, DipInt Dec
Mr Saieeswaran Vijayakumar
BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science, MSc Applied Actuarial Science
Ms Freya Vokes
BA(Hons), PGCE, MA
Miss Pania Watson
Bed Hons (PE)
Miss Deborah Young
BTchLn
Support Staff
Ms Jessica Adams
DipCG
Careers Administration/Gateway Coordinator
Fraser Allen
Fusion IT
Ms Tania Al Sayyad
Attendance
Carolyn Bickerton
Social Worker
BSW (Hons)
Ms Chris Binnema
Canteen Manager
Mr Craig Brosnan
Caretaker
Ms Julie Brosnan
Learning Solutions Officer
Mr Tom Burke
Technician
Ms Lirien Carter
Support, Kimihia Teen Parent’s College
Ms Karen Chadderton
NZ General/Obstetric Registered Nurse
Learning Assistant
Ms Tracy Chollet
Technician Technology Centre
Ms Cindy Craigie
Learning Assistant
Mrs Jade Cull
Sports and Arts Coordinator, Rugby Administrator
Ms Tessa Cullen-Holder
Learning Hub Facilitator
Ms Esther Dunstall
MEd (Counselling), GradDipTchg
Counsellor
Mrs Debbie Eddington
PA to Principal/HR
Manuela Ellis-Fontana
Food Technology Technician
Miss Victoria Francis
Learning Assistant
Mrs Kerry Fraser
Administration
Mrs Kristen Frost
Graham Dingle Foundation - STARS
Mrs Bronwyn Hancock
Pastoral Support Officer/Uniforms
Mrs Tina Hartwell
BEd (PE), BA (Psyc), DipTchg, Master Counselling
Ms Rose Hawley
Support, Kimihia Teen Parent’s College
Diane Keppel
Finance Officer
Ms Carlene Kiesanowski
Learning Assistant
Mr Dave Lene
Learning Assistant
Mrs Archana Martins
MA Bed
Learning Assistant
Mrs Valentina Morante-Morley
Community Liaison Gateway
Mr Sea Muaimalae
Social Worker in Schools (SWiS)
Ms Yvonne Osborne
NZCS (Chem)
Science Technician
Mr Andy Parr
HNE Transition Coordinator
Mr Jeshaiah Pereline
Learning Assistant
Yvonne Ponting
BTchLn (ECE)
Administration Manager, Kimihia Teen Parent’s College
Mr Will Powell
Learning Assistant
Mrs Donna Southorn
RN, BN, MPH
School Nurse
Mrs Vicki Tanner
B Sc (Psyc), DipTchg, Masters Counselling
Counsellor
Mr Orion Tipuna
Learning Assistant
Mrs Loren Treacy
Receptionist
Mr Dave Triggs
Caretaker
Ms Natalie Triggs
Learning Assistant
Mr Waitangi Tuisuga
Learning Assistant
Mrs Raewyn Wahnig
Learning Assistant
Mrs Sue Wikatene
Student Management Centre
Staff Farewells
Madi Burnett
It was unfortunate that we had to say goodbye to Madi at the end of term 3. Madi joined us at the beginning of the year and learners enjoyed the sense of fun and positivity she brought into the classroom.
Chris Houghton
Chris came to us towards the tail end of term 3, knowing that he would always be returning to his position at Catholic Cathedral College in 2021. Throughout his short time here, Chris has worked hard to form relationships with our ākonga and having him in the department has been hugely appreciated.
Brian Johnson
We are also sad to say goodbye to Brian who chose to work at Linwood for the first two years of his career. Passionate about Digital Learning and Design, Brian worked in both departments during his first year, before becoming fully part of the English Department in 2020. We will miss Brian’s friendly face around the place and wish him all the best for the future.
Emma Bradley
Emma taught with us for approximately 15 years in the Technology department. She taught Engineering, DVC and Hard Materials in addition to being a Dean. She left us half way through the year to take up a position at Canterbury University teaching students how to use machinery.
Alan Fielding
Written by Alan
Another chapter in my life
It’s been 50 years since I first entered education. On that day, as I wide-eyed 17 year old fresh faced teacher, did I ever think that I would spend the next 50 years working with children?
During this time, I’ve had the pleasure and privilege to influence the lives of thousands of children from 5 year olds through to 15 year olds. Also, during this period I’ve had the privilege to work with some amazing and inspiring professionals.
My career started in Christchurch at Windsor School (which is now Waitakiri). I spent three years working in a small school in South Taranaki before moving to Hanmer Springs School as their first and only Deputy Principal. At this
time country service was a requirement for all teachers to fulfil. It is also, important to point out that myself and my peers were in the unique position of being paid as we trained. That has long since vanished from our system.
From Hanmer Springs, I moved to Darfield Primary as Deputy Principal, and Acting Principal. This time also included a year in Japan teaching English in junior high schools across the Hitachi school district in Ibaraki Prefecture. Later, I took on principalship of a small school outside Darfield. A slight career change saw me teach mathematics at Lincoln High School, Christchurch Girls’ High School, and now Linwood College.
I have given a lot to education and teaching, but they, in turn, have provided me with some fantastic experiences, allowed me to meet and interact with some amazing young children and young people, and above all, have provided me with a treasure trove of memories which I will cherish for the rest of my life.
I’d like to finish with this thought provoking quote -
“Learning is creation, not consumption. Knowledge is not something a learner absorbs, but something a learner creates.” - George Couros
Andi Darby
We also said goodbye to Andi Darby this year, who has taken on a position at Rolleston College. Andi had been at Linwood for 12 years, starting as a beginning teacher when she arrived. We wish her all the best for her the next steps in her career, the English department will not be the same without her.
Lena Tuiloma
A massive thank you to Lena for all the hard work she put in to both our ākonga, whanau and wider community. She gave a lot of her time and energy to our Pacifica community and was passionate about ensuring positive outcomes for these learners and all learners within LCŌ. She was a well respected teacher and colleague of many and she will be greatly missed.
Sharon Te Ngaru
Sharon joined LCŌ at the beginning of Term 3 2019 as a Literacy/Numeracy teacher in our Learning Acceleration area of the school. Initially she worked with groups of readers from mainly Year 7 and 8. In 2020, Sharon's role changed as we welcomed new ākonga into Linwood College and Sharon became our Specialist Teacher, supporting ākonga in the
Sally Easton
Sally was a Health and Physical Education teacher at Linwood College for three terms this year. During this time Sally taught Health and Physical Education from Year 7-11. We are very grateful for Sally's contribution to our learning area. We have enjoyed the kōrero and fresh perspective Sally brought and we wish her all the best for her next endeavour, we are sure we will see Sally again in the future.
Te Pai Tawhiti programme. Sharon also taught the Year 7, 8 and 9 Taku Ara Pono groups. One of the things that Sharon will be most remembered for is the cooking she and the ākonga did throughout the year in TAP.
Kimberly Baars
Kimberley taught a combination of mechatronics and robotics in what was previously the “metal” room at the Technology Centre. She will be remembered by students for her zeal and passion.
Kimberley moved to Auckland immediately after we moved out of lockdown. We wish Kim and her family all the best for the future.
Dale McKnight
Dale planned to retire but kindly came out of retirement to fill the gap when we required a staff member in Fabrics for one day a week. She also willingly came to our aid when we needed a reliever, often changing her plans to do so.
Dale’s commitment and dedication to her students and fabrics programmes has been amazing. She readily shares
her expertise and is always looking for improved ways of doing things to engage the students.
Dale started her teaching career at New Brighton Manual Training Centre and followed this with raising a family, teaching in Southland, at Papanui High School and Philipstown Technology Centre, that has subsequently been known as Te Waka Unua and now Linwood College Technology Centre.
Dale is a talented person with a wonderful toolkit of skills that the Centre has always benefited from. Organisation is her middle name and she has been a wonderful ‘go to’ person for advice and guidance.
The client school staff and students hold Dale in high regard.
Dale will be greatly missed. We wish her a relaxing, fun filled retirement doing all the things she loves the most.
Norma Hubbard
Norma taught in the Foods room at the Technology Centre. She is retiring after a lifetime of teaching and will be remembered as a teacher who cared deeply about her students.
We wish her well in her retirement.
Christine Hamilton
Christine taught Creative CAD and has been instrumental in setting up the laser cutter at the Technology Centre. She will be remembered for the innovations she brought to the area that was previously “plastics”.
Christine is moving to Chisnallwood Intermediate and we wish her well for the next stage or her career.
Robyn Hudson
We are sad to be fare welling Robyn this year, who is moving into a well-deserved retirement. She is a highly professional, hard-working and respected member of staff, who has given many years of energetic service to Linwood College.
Robyn was the Head of Department in Food and Fabric, a role that she filled with dedication. She is a long-standing
Robyn Johansen
Robyn has earned her retirement after teaching continuously for 43 years as a Home Economics teacher, teaching all levels from Year 6 to 13 Foods and Fabrics.
The last 10 of these as Team Leader, Food and Fabrics, at our Technology Centre. Her time at the Centre has been challenged by earthquakes, school closures, leadership changes, curriculum changes, retirements, staff changes to name a few.
Her passion, dedication and professionalism kept the department functioning exceptionally well. Updating programmes as curriculum changed and keeping ahead with new approaches and trends within Foods and Fabrics helped our centre focus on a high standard of delivery for our client schools.
Through Robyn’s last 10 years as HoD at our centre we have felt supported both as permanent staff members and as relieving teachers. We were able to deliver up to date programmes and keep up with the many new innovations in our teaching methods and use of high quality resources and equipment made this possible. The students were very lucky and so were we as teachers.
Robyn led by example with meticulous planning and preparation of resources and lessons thus allowing every student of any level achieve their very best result.
The children left technology with pride made possible by a well organised well-resourced professional department with Robyn supporting and leading our team.
Happy retirement.
member of HETTANZ, and very active in moving the Home Economics and Textiles teaching areas forward. Robyn set up the Breakfast Club at Linwood College, which has provided over 10,000 breakfasts each year to hungry students. Robyn was also responsible for setting up Café 13 and training baristas making coffee and hot drinks for staff and students.
Robyn’s immaculate, put-together and iconic style has always stood out at Linwood College. She will be missed by students and staff alike.
Staff Basketball Game
