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Nelson
90 Headingly Lane, Richmond, Nelson 7020
Phone: 03 543 8113
Blenheim
3 George Conroy Drive, Blenheim 7201
Phone: 03 577 5440
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Westport
41-45 Haselden Street, Westport 7825
Phone: 03 789 5520
Greymouth
283 Omoto Road, Kaiata, Greymouth 7805
Phone: 03 768 9081

New Staff

JOANNE ROBERTS

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We welcome Joanne Roberts to OSG Nelson campus.  She will be taking over from Mrs Suthers, teaching in the junior school Year 3-6.  Joanne has over 12 years primary school teaching experience in a variety of year levels, recently with Grovetown school in Marlborough.  She holds a master’s degree in education specialising in language and literacy.  In her spare time, Joanne enjoys hiking, distance running (completing a marathon last year), travelling (last trip was hiking to Everest Base Camp) and spending time with her children Gemma and Isaac and their pet dog Pepper.


BRENDAN DOYLE

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We also welcome Brendan Doyle to OSG Nelson campus.  Brendan is originally from the Waikato but settled in a Nelson three years ago.  He will be filling the position left by Mr Suthers.  Brendan has a master’s degree in Sport and Leisure Studies and will be teaching part-time, predominantly boys PE and the Year 3-6 students.  He is returning to the education sector after a few years exploring other options in the sport and recreation industry. Brendan has a passion for maintaining a healthy and supportive environment where all can achieve personal success. Brendan has over 12 years’ experience to draw on working in schools in New Zealand and overseas. Currently he is working part time at the Waahi Taakaro golf club in the Maitai Valley.  Brendan has experience in coaching basketball, rugby, cricket, volleyball, table tennis, tennis, hockey, weight training.  His own interests range from the traditional team sports such as rugby, cricket, basketball and volleyball to individual pursuits such as golf, table tennis, mountain biking, tramping and kayaking.

JOSHNA MAHARAJ

Joshna_Maharaj.pngWe welcome Joshna to the West Coast teaching team. 

Born and raised in a little town called Durban, South Africa.  Hailing from a family of priests a strong value and moral system was instilled. Honesty, gratitude, kindness and sharing are just some of the values that’s deeply imprinted with Joshna.  She will be teaching predominantly with the Y7 and 8 students and the Y3-6 students.  Joshna has a Bachelor of Education.  Ever since she started teaching at primary school level five years ago Joshna has been committed to three things: maximizing individual learner performance, inspiring learners to have that spark for learning and instilling a sense of self-worth.  She has a talent for connecting real world scenario to subject content in order to effectively engage all learners and foster a learning environment that is fun and sparks their curiosity.  Joshna has an encouraging and patient nature that allows for individual attention and extracurricular support for learners that are struggling with learning concepts.