Heydon Hohaia
Tena koutou whānau! KoTapua Heydon Hohaia toku ingoa, my name is Tapua Heydon Hohaia and I am really excited to be a part of our Don Buck school whānau. I have a young family with two tiny kids, that keep me and my wife on our toes. Music, art, exploring movies and stories are what […]
Sharon Rich
What do you enjoy most about working at our school? Firstly it is the tamariki! To be part of their day, to see their growth and to help nurture their exceptional talents, is one of the enjoyable aspects of working at Don Buck School. Secondly the community of Don Buck School – the whānau, caregivers […]
Sharon Booth
Patricia Lemusu
Get to know Patricia What inspired you to become a teacher? It always excites me to know the value education can have in preparing our future. What do you enjoy most about working at our school? Don Buck Primary School has an incredible program that’s inclusive for all learners with the intention of truly preparing […]
Angie Riggs
Kia ora koutou, I’m Angie Riggs and I love being a part of our Don Buck Kura. In my role as a kaiako (teacher) I wear many hats. Supporting tamariki through their learning journey is awesome, and of course working with whānau is a super part of that journey also. I was born and bred […]
Charné Cloete
Kia Ora, my name is Charne Cloete, and I joined Don Buck Primary School in 2023 as a teacher aide. This year I am joining the team as a teacher. I am excited to be a part of the team and connecting with you all! What do you enjoy most about working at our school? […]
Tasmira Begum
Kia ora everyone! My name is Tasmira Begum. It is my privilege to be a part of Don Buck Kura. Teaching is my passion. I enjoy being with children. Originally I am from Bangladesh and have been living in New Zealand for the last 26 years. I am married with one son. I love my […]
Gavin Shepherd
Get to know Gavin What inspired you to become a teacher? The great teachers I had at primary school definitely had an impact on why I became a primary school teacher. One thing I remember clearly was I only had 1 male teacher in my 8 years of primary school. I have found memories of […]
