Welcome to the junior classes at Insoll Avenue School, for 2025! This year, our Team consists of the learners and teachers of Years 0 - 3!
Our new name ...
Te Whaanau 
PīwakawakaPīwakawaka
Te Whaanau Pīwakawaka has a dedicated whakataukī that describes/ relates to our team:
Ahakoa he iti he pounamu: Although it is small it is precious |
Here are the nine kaiako:
back row Matua Hare Y2/3 (R13) Joint Team leader; Whaea Farzana Y2/3 (R12); Whaea Sadaf Y2/3 (R15); Whaea Kelly Y2/3 (R14)
front row Whaea Kathleen Y1/2 (R6); Whaea Maia Y1/2 (R16); Whaea Anna Y1/2 (R8); Whaea Debbie Y1/2 (R17) Joint Team Leader; Whaea Josephine Y1/2 (R7)
This is our Newsletter, Term 1, 2025.docx
Meet the Teachers!
Room 6
My name is Whaea Kathleen and this year I am teaching a Year 0 - 2 class in Room 6.
I grew up in Tokoroa and we raised our children there.
I am a very experienced junior teacher, teaching for many years in Tokoroa and Rotorua.
We moved to Hamilton so that we could spend lots of time with our three children and grandchildren.
Room 7
Room 8
I have been teaching at Insoll Avenue School for eight years.
I live on Tramway Road so you might see me walking to school! I grew up on a farm -out of Taumarunui, alongside the Whanganui River. My hobbies at the moment are reading and gardening.
Kind regards, Whaea Anna
Room 12
Kia Ora and Bula Vinaka!!
I am Farzana Bi Khan from the beautiful Islands of Fiji. I have taught as a primary school teacher in Fiji for 7 years. This is my first year at Insoll Avenue School as a classroom teacher.
Looking forward to nurturing our little ones with passion and love to grow holistically.
As the saying goes “Rome was not built in a day” likewise, let’s make a difference in the life of our akonga together with our positive efforts and patience. Vinaka.
Ngā mihi
Farzana Khan
Room 13
Matua Hare
Kia Ora whaanau,
Ko Pūhanga Tohorā te Maunga
Ko Punakitere te Awa
Ko Ngati Ueoneone te Hapu
Ko Okorihi tōku Marae
Ko Ngātokimatawhaorua te Waka
Ko Nga Puhi te Iwi
Ko Hone Heke te Tangata
No Kaikohe ahau
My name is Hare Nikora and I have been teaching at Insoll Avenue School since 2013. This year I am the teacher of Room 13. It is a privilege to be able to teach your Tamariki.
I am a loyal fan of the One New Zealand Warriors and I know we will win the NRL Premiership when the refs play fair lol.
Room 14
One of my strengths is teaching and learning about our environment. We hope to have a vegetable garden growing outside Room 14 this term.
Room 15
Kia ora! My name is Sadaf Islam, and I am thrilled to be the teacher for Room 15 this year. This is my second year of teaching, and I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of such a wonderful learning journey with my students.
I absolutely love being in the classroom, creating an engaging and supportive environment where students feel valued and inspired to learn.
Outside of school, I am a proud mother of two wonderful daughters, aged 11 and 9. I enjoy spending quality time with them, exploring new activities, and sharing our love for books. Reading has always been a big part of my life, and I love bringing that enthusiasm into my classroom.
I am looking forward to an exciting and enriching year with my students, filled with learning, growth, and lots of fun!
Room 16
Kia ora koutou, I am Whaea Maia and I am excited to begin my teaching journey in Room 16 this year!
Room 17
Kia ora o te whaanau of Team Pīwakawaka.
I am the proud grandmother of two beautiful granddaughters who I love to spend time with as much as I can. My other personal interests include reading a variety of books and going to my yoga classes.
If you have any questions or wonderings that you would like to discuss please feel free to contact me through my email address debbied@insollave.schoool.nz Nga mihi nui Whaea Debbie
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