Mike Allen Principal / senior class teacher
Kia ora koutou.
I am Mike Allen and I have been teaching since 1986. Most of my time has been spent in urban schools. I completed a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning and a diploma of Educational management in 2007 through part-time study. I am half way to a masters degree.
My first Principal role in 2012 was at Aranui Primary in Christchurch. Aranui was closed as a result of the post earthquake Educational review of Christchurch schools.
I then spent two terms and two weeks as a relieving Principal for Lake Rotoiti. After that I returned to Christchurch where I taught in an Intermediate school prior to taking on the role of Principal at Duvauchelle School in Akaroa.
I am delighted to return to Lake Rotoiti in a permanent capacity.
When I am not teaching I enjoy sailing, hunting, fishing and skiing. A good book is also something that will occupy a lot of my time.
My wife is a nurse in Christchurch and we hope that she will be able to move to Rotoiti shortly. We have two adult sons and one grandchild.
email: principal@lakerotoiti.school.nz
Alison Hart : junior class teacher
Kia ora, I am the junior classroom teacher at Lake Rotoiti School. It is wonderful to be a part of this awesome school and the diverse community it serves. I have a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Primary) and a background of working with children in both primary and preschool areas.
I was born and raised in Murchison and spent many holidays in The Nelson Lakes Area. My husband and I have three grown boys and they love to spend time here at Lake Rotoiti, hunting and fishing. I enjoy many craft activities and try to include these within the classroom programme. My other passion is gardening and the environment and passing these skills on to others we can all live more sustainable lives.
email: alison@lakerotoiti.school.nz
I was born and raised in Murchison and spent many holidays in The Nelson Lakes Area. My husband and I have three grown boys and they love to spend time here at Lake Rotoiti, hunting and fishing. I enjoy many craft activities and try to include these within the classroom programme. My other passion is gardening and the environment and passing these skills on to others we can all live more sustainable lives.
email: alison@lakerotoiti.school.nz
Dan B : principal release teacher
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Kia Ora, I’m Daniel and I’m very excited to say that I will be joining the team here at Lake Rotoiti School. I have recently graduated from the University of Otago with an undergraduate Bachelor of Science majoring in Oceanography and a postgraduate master’s in teaching and learning. I love teaching and learning, and my personal strengths are mathematics and the sciences. I enjoy all things outdoors ranging from tramping and skiing to scuba diving and fishing, if you spot me in the bush don’t hesitate to stop and say hello. I’m very excited to meet you all and hope we have a great year of fun and engaging learning.
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fiona: bus driver
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Fiona is our new bus driver. She has lived at the Lake forever and knows all about everything. She's pretty cool behind the wheel of the bus and makes sure we get to school on time. She lives in St Arnaud with her husband and he has a pretty cool job too. He looks after the Rotoiti Lodge Outdoor Education Centre.
We would also like to introduce Janine,who drives the van up the Kikiwa run. |
Dominique McCrostie : office manager / accounts
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I’m the Office Manager at Lake Rotoiti School and am very excited to be a part of the school team. I was born and lived in South Africa until I was 11, which was when my family moved to New Zealand. I lived in Auckland until going to the University of Otago where I completed my accounting degree.
I have been involved in Lake Rotoiti School since my oldest started 10 years ago first as a parent and then as a Board of Trustees member. The kids are so fortunate to be able to experience a small rural school and I’m enjoying being a part of that. When I’m not working you can often find me with my nose in a book as I love reading. I also enjoy snowboarding, watersports and making jewellery with beads. email: office@lakerotoiti.school.nz |
Jan thomson : librarian
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Hi, I’m Jan and I’m the school librarian. Well, I’m not really a librarian, I’m actually an artist. But once a week, before I open my studio, I wander down and work in the school library for an hour or two.
We moved to Rotoiti from Wellington about six years ago , and one of the first things we noticed was the school and its friendly kids. (In fact, our grown up kids wished that we’d moved here while they were still young enough to go to the school!) I’ve always loved books, I enjoyed reading to our children, and now to our three grandchildren. And yes, I admit it…sometimes when I’m working away in the library I spot a favourite book and have to have a little read. So I’m proud to be part of the school team , encouraging another generation of readers to enjoy the magic of books. I look forward to meeting you…. |
gary and kirsten dick : The best Cleaners ever!!
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Kirsten and Gary are our supreme cleaning machines. They keep our school so clean and never complain when we make a mess! We are so thankful for the hard work they do. Kirstens favourite pastime is looking after a heap of dairy cows.
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Brent: The best Maintenance Person ever!!
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Brent is the person who sorts out the pool, mows the grass, picks up all the tyres we have played with, mends our fences and keeps our school looking as sharp as a tack. We love building huts with the grass Brent cuts (and with the tyres and wood). When he is not helping our school Brent is busy getting his house built or helping DOC. |