Support Staff
Christine Rose
School Secretary
Valerie Fasavalu
KiwiCan Leader
Jayden Maeli
KiwiCan Leader
Trent Rosewarne
Sports Learning Assistant
Kia Ora, my name is Trent Rosewarne and I run the sports here at Manurewa West. This is my second year coaching here at this wonderful school. I was born and raised here in South Auckland and I am currently in my 4th year of sport coaching, ranging through multiple ages (5-13) and a wide range of schools around the South Auckland region. I enjoy helping the students grow and excel in all the different areas of sport. In my spare time I enjoy playing sports, spending time with family, friends and my border collie. I look forward to a great year here at Manurewa West Primary School.
Gabriel Tongaawhikau
Digital Technologies Learning Support Co-Ordinator
Tēnā rā tātou katoa,
He uri ahau nō Taranaki me Ngāpuhi
My name is Gabriel Tongaawhikau and I am the digital technologies coordinator here at Manurewa West Primary School. My background is in Maori studies and law, which I am currently still working towards at the University of Auckland. My digital technology experience comes from working at the Auckland War Memorial Museum as a kaiako for Raranga Matihiko (Weaving Digital Technologies programme). In my spare time I like to perform in senior kapahaka, gym and spend time at the beach.
Jessica Codling
Learning Support Coordinator
Kia Ora. I’m Jess Codling and I am from the UK. I now call beautiful Aotearoa home. I have 10 years’ experience working as a teacher, I started off in ECE’s before teaching in primary schools. My role this year is the Learning Support Coordinator (LSC). The role allows me to work with all your wonderful tamariki and I’m based in room 9, please feel free to drop by and say Hello! My passion is to see that every child thrives and receives the education they deserve. I will be supporting children with their learning, behaviour and transitions as they grow and achieve their goals, to become life-long learners. I am privileged to still be part of the Manurewa West family after all it is the best! Nga Mihi.
Julia Brachi
Enviro Schools Programme
Hi everyone! My name is Julia Brachi and after an enjoyable year on maternity leave with my son in 2019 I have returned this year as a part-time teacher. On Monday’s and Tuesday’s you will find me in the Middle Pod releasing the hardworking teachers for their CRT and on Wednesdays I get to work across the school with groups of children who are interested in Environmental Education. You’ll mostly find us in the garden and you’re always welcome to join us if you don’t mind a little hard work!
Joseph Unasa
Caretaker
Rick Eastham
Groundsman
Claudine Tonga
Learning Support Assistant
Lei-ana Kingi
Administration Support
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Learning Assistants
Pepe Tuiasau
Learning Assistant
Uputaua Eti
Learning Assistant
Petriece Nimot
Learning Assistant
Odette Henare
Learning Assistant
Shayla Whare
Learning Assistant
Anna Mafi
Learning Assistant
Amanda Nanai
Learning Assistant
Leah Walker
Learning Assistant
Rita Reddy
Learning Assistant
Daena Savage
Learning Assistant
Krystal Hereora
Learning Assistant
Jaspreet Kaur
Learning Assistant
Tiki Vaatausili
Learning Assistant
Rhiannan Bates
Learning Assistant
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