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Year level I teach: Year 3-8 How long have you worked at SPS? 10 years What you like the most about SPS? Ngā tamariki! Leadership: Te Puna Waiora Team Leader Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and family, reading Something interesting about me: I speak three languages :)...

Lydia Shoebridge

August 21, 2019

Kia Ora! I’m Lydia Shoebridge and I am lucky enough to be a part of the amazing Nga Manukura teaching team at Sylvia Park School. I was born in Auckland but have lived in almost all four corners of the world, I am very certain when I say NZ will always be my home. This is ...

Betty Tafa

August 21, 2019

Talofa Lava, My name is Betty Tafa and I am one of 4 teachers working with the year 7 & 8 students and also the Nga Manukura team leader. I have been teaching for 5 years and have been a part of the SPS whanau since 2018. Family and culture are very important to ...

Caroline Shum

August 21, 2019

Ni Hao,I’m Caroline Shum one of the year 7 & 8 teachers in Nga Manukura and I have had the privilege of working at Sylvia Park School with our amazing students since 2016. Originally I am from the sunny Bay of Plenty where I got to live the ‘Kiwi dream,’ in Taura...

Ambrose Timo

August 21, 2019

Kia orana everyone! I am Ambrose Sebastian Timo, one of the four fantastic teachers working with our amazing year 7 & 8 students in Nga Manukura. This is my 7th year of teaching, all of which have been at Sylvia Park School. I was born and raised in Blockhouse Bay, which is ...

Tessa Leona

August 21, 2019

Kia ora! My name is Tessa Leona and I enjoy swimming, horse riding, eating Korean food and playing football. My favourite holiday spots in New Zealand are Kai Iwi lakes and Ahipara. I love being part of the SPS whanau!...

Tania Fu

August 21, 2019

Hi, I'm Tania Fu originally from Hamilton. I am passionate about education, learning and people. Outside of school, I love swimming, reading and painting. I would love to see you around! ...

Duncan Preston

August 21, 2019

I came to New Zealand in 2018 to study to be a teacher and am delighted to now be part of the SPS Whanau. I am originally from Manchester, England and am a keen performer, being part of a community theatre group on the North Shore. As a first year teacher, I am looking forwa...

Sarah Badcock

August 21, 2019

Kia Ora, Hello my name is Sarah Badcock and I currently teach year 5/6. I has been teaching at a SPS for 4 years now and I have enjoyed being apart of the SPS Whanau. I enjoy singing and I coach a hockey team and the weekends. ...