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Welcome

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Liz Cribb

Acting Principal

Kia Orana e te au metua e te iti tangata - Apii Te Uki Ou, e kāinga no te au tamariki ei akapapa i to rātou ora’anga ki mua.

 

At Apii Te Uki Ou we believe childhood should be full of joy, curiosity, and discovery. Our tamariki are at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud to provide a safe, nurturing environment where they can grow with confidence.

A special character of our school is our commitment to inclusive education – we embrace every child, valuing their unique strengths, needs, and identities.

 

A cornerstone of our school is the celebration of Cook Islands reo, peu Māori, and our cultural identity. We want our children to be proud of who they are, to walk confidently in their language and culture, and to see these values woven through their learning every day. Alongside this, we provide a balanced and high-quality education that ensures our students thrive academically, socially, and creatively. 

 

Apii Te Uki Ou is more than just a school – it is a family. From ECE right through to Year 9, our children experience a sense of belonging and continuity that supports them at every stage of their learning journey.

 

“Tamariki no teia rā, e arataki no te au tuatau ki mua.”

Children of today are the leaders of tomorrow.

 

We warmly invite you to be part of our Apii Te Uki Ou family.

Meet Our Teachers

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Sophia Panzarella

Assistant Principal

Yr 3/4 Teacher Kotuku

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Saireni Pekepo - Poila

Culture Leader

Culture and Te Reo Teacher

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Kia Orana, My name Aunty Tash and I am a part of the Preschool squad. I am Samoan | Cook Island and have been in ECE for 8+ years.

Deborah Lyttle

Junior Team Leader

Yr 2 Teacher Kakerori

Shana Kamana

Teacher Kura

Natasha Tafa Maoate

Teacher Kura

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Kathy Lagoudis

Yr 1 Teacher Kuriri

Manon Fleming

Yr 1 Teacher Karavia

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Emma McQuade
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Lydia Hammersley

Middle Team Leader

Yr 5/6 Teacher Kuramo'o

Yr 3/4 Teacher - Kukupa

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Roberta Murray

Junior College Team Leader

Y9 Tavake

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Kim Aylward

Learning Support Coordinator

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Declan Sheridan

Yr 7/8 Teacher - Kota'a

Lynda Sheridan

Yr 7/8 Teacher Kopeka

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Mary Bagnell

Support Teacher

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Teariki Ra

Performance Tutor 

Meet Our Support Staff 

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Tina Mitchell

Office Administrator

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Bea Taripo- Prestidge
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Jacki Brown
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Tangata Noovao

Office Assistant

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Gardenia Rouru

Caretaker

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Normavina Pepe

Learning Support Assistant 

Marie Witehira-Strickland

Learning Support Assistant

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Roimata Pekepo

Learning Support Assistant

Te Reo Tutor

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Olympia Karora

Learning Support Assistant 

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Mia Bob

Learning Support Assistant 

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Jordayn Matutu

Learning Support Assistant 

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Jemima Katoa

Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant 

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Who will be our next amazing member
Ursula Puia

Learning Support Assistant

Learning Support Assistant 

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