Wymondley Road School

Our Staff

Fleur Petelo

Tumuaki

” I have lots of favourite memories – teaching Year 6 in Te Ra and going to my first graduation dinner at Sky City with them; fundraising for our new junior playground; sailing with the student leaders; going to camp and all our whānau engagement events. I have loved working with the most amazing and caring staff, students and whānau.”

Sisi Key

Deputy Principal

“I love the children and families here. My Wy is to use all of my experience and knowledge to grow and support our staff, students and whānau. I want to ensure that Wymondley Road School continues to be the best little school in the world!”

Robyn Wills

Leader of Learning, Classroom Teacher

“My best Memory is taking my class to both Snow Planet and the Supercars at Pukekohe. Those out-of-the-box trips mean so much to our tamariki.”

Anu Devi

Classroom Teacher

“‘My Wy’ at Wymondley Road School is to positively impact the lives of my students, helping them grow academically, socially, and
Emotionally. One of my Bucket List goals is to go sky diving!

Whaea Lua

Classroom Teacher

“I enjoy organising events for our tamariki. We have visited the Due Drop Events Centre many times to watch plays, and I organised our 2023 production of The Adventures of Maui.

Kui Sifaheone

Classroom Teacher

Ashleen Khan

Classroom Teacher

“My Wy is to empower students, have a positive impact on them, and prepare them to achieve high and reach their goals. I dream of going on a boat cruise around Europe or the Greek Islands and learn 2 or 3 languages.

Shinal Naidu

Classroom Teacher

“I am enjoying seeing all of the learning in Harakeke. Our students are so clever and very well-behaved.

Elena Tito

Classroom Teacher

Whaea Terii

Learning Assistant

“One of my favourite memories is of my first day at WRS. It was Monday and the start of Tongan Language Week. I stood in the assembly not knowing anyone and heard the Tongan National Anthem live for the first time, I just felt so welcomed … and at home.”

Whaea Elizabeth 

Learning Assistant

“I have been at WRS for many years. My youngest child left here a few years ago. My best memories are of our time here together, helping with the Cook Island group and helping our tamariki to learn. I am the leader of the friendly WRS Walking School Bus that picks your children up each morning.”

Ta’a Pritchard

Learning Assistant

” My best memory is of the language weeks. I love seeing the kids in their element, celebrating and embracing their cultures.

Whaea Jo

Dance/Release Teacher

“I am the proud organiser of our Oke garden collaboration, having organised a community working bee to create our newest school garden”

Eseta Lemanu

Learning Assistant

“I have been at WRS for many years. I started helping at the school when my children attended here. I love helping our children. I am always busy around the school making sure our children get everything they need. I run the Breakfast Club and help with the Samoan group.”

Taina Matamua-Fox

My family and I returned from Italy where I played rugby. At Wymondley Road School, I support learning in classes and teach sports skills and team building skills to groups of students 

Pearl McQuoid

Secretary

Annie Neli

Admin

“My purpose for being at WRS is to help the children, I like my job.”

Tracey Knight

Principal’s Assistant and School Administrator

“My Wy – I believe my purpose for being in my role at Wymondley Road School is to make a meaningful and positive impact whenever students, staff, and families walk through the office door. Two of my Bucket List items are to fly Business Class on a long-haul flight and attend another tennis grand slam.

Michael Matete

Caretaker

“My favourite memory is of all the food at school events. My purpose for being here is to take care of our school. My dream is to travel to the Holy Lands.”

Sapphire Maxwell

Parent Representative

“I have been involved with WRS for many years, Living locally, my children have attended this school. I enjoy helping our tamariki to achieve their best.”