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Pūkeko Team
Puriri - Mrs Allen – New Entrant / Year 1 (Team Leader)
Karaka– Mrs Leana Chambers Year 1
Rata- Mrs Helen McMurtrie– Year 1
Matai- Mrs Jorika Hulme- Year 2
Rimu - Mrs Halena Howard Year 2
Pukatea - Mrs Pam Millar – Year 3
Kohekohe- Mrs Avril Richards- Year 3
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Welcome to the Pūkeko Team
Led by Kylie Allen
Nau mai, haere mai ki te tīma Pūkeko!
Welcome to the Pukeko Team - home to our youngest learners in Years 0-3. This is where the Wainui School journey begins, and we couldn’t be more excited to walk alongside our tamariki and their whānau as they grow, learn, and thrive.
In the Pukeko Team, we believe in building strong foundations through curiosity, creativity, and connection. Each day is full of fun and discovery as we explore literacy, numeracy, the arts, inquiry, Te Ao Māori, digital learning, and so much more - all wrapped up in plenty of play and joyful learning experiences.
Our classrooms are nurturing spaces where tamariki are encouraged to be confident, kind, and capable. We value relationships, celebrate progress, and foster independence - all while having a whole lot of fun!
We’re so glad to have you with us. Let’s make the most of this special season of learning together.