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Mrs (Sue) Ryan, Principal
I have been principal of Crofton Downs Primary School since 2004 and thoroughly enjoy the school environment. We have great staff, wonderful kids and a very supportive community. Come and meet us – you are welcome to call in. |
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Mrs Browne, Deputy Principal, Room 7
I am originally from the South Island but have been in Wellington for so long now that I can almost call it home.I have enjoyed all the years that I have had at Crofton Downs and really enjoy the time I spend with the older children. I particularly love the way the students support and help each other. The older children take on many important responsibilities (Peer mediation, Road Patrol, Banking, Librarians and House Leadership) and this helps the school run smoothly. I look forward to some more happy years in Room 7. |
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Miss Urry, Room 3
I think I have the best job in the world being a teacher and I think I am really lucky to be the New Entrant teacher at Crofton Downs Primary School. I have taught lots and lots of children during my teaching career, in New Plymouth, Wellington and England. I like to see the children in my class; playing, discovering, inventing, learning and laughing. I encourage the children to use their imaginations and to be creative in everything they do. I enjoy music and singing and love reading books. Big books, picture books, chapter books, … any kind of books! If you can’t find me at school, I might be eating chocolate biscuits in bed, drinking coffee and reading! |
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Miss Burgess, Room 2
I am from Wellington and love teaching at Crofton Downs Primary School. I really enjoy the friendly community atmosphere created by the children, parents and staff. |
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Miss Wylie, Room 4
I have been at Crofton Downs Primary since 2008 – and I love it! I have not taught at a school where the students are more engaged. The interactive whiteboards and technology throughout the school make learning and teaching fun and effective. |
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Mrs Gusterson, Room 5
I joined the school two years ago with most of my previous teaching experience in the UK. I'm a very visual person and teacher, so the interactive white board I have in class is a great tool for me and the children love it. I like the small class sizes here that give me more time for each child. I've also had the opportunity to use my philosophy for children training for extension groups outside class. I feel this school really knows that children are children, with plenty of fields and bush to play in and creative teaching around inquiry questions that encourage the children to really think about and help shape their learning so that they stay motivated. |
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Mr Riley, Room 6
I'm new to Crofton Downs and I am really enjoying working with a group of terrific teachers and enthusiastic learners! I am finding it a real pleasure to teach at such a small school – there is a real sense of community. I feel fortunate to have such lively, happy students to work with and achieve their goals. I am originally from Taranaki. I moved to Wellington to go to university and have not left. It’s been an easy shift - both provinces support the Hurricanes. |
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Mrs Campbell, Teacher Release
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Mrs Cash, Reading Recovery
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