We are delighted to announce the imminent arrival of Mrs Karen Song to the role of Learning Leader at our West Coast Campus.

Mrs Song, who is originally from the USA, has extensive experience in both Primary and Secondary settings, and is currently employed as a Curriculum Specialist and Acting Principal at the CIAPP International School, in Cambodia. She is an experienced educational leader who is currently completing her Doctorate in Education.

Mrs Song is a passionate educational leader who sets high standards and is focussed on providing the best for every student, including fostering high academic achievements, ensuring teachers are the best they can be, and catering for the needs of all learners.  She is a strong believer in the Positive Culture model and in Self Directed Learning, both of which are key elements of the Westmount philosophy.

She and her husband have 2 children, and will be moving to Greymouth from their current home in Cambodia and expects to join our campus from the 1^st April. In the meantime, Mrs Pip Hateley will continue to provide leadership on the West Coast.

We are confident that students, parents and staff will all appreciate Mrs Song’s calm demeanour, her wide knowledge of education and her sense of humour. We are confident that she will continue the great work done by Mr Sat Maharaj and the staff on the West Coast. 

Mrs Song is going to live in Greymouth and is set to join our campus on 1^st April.  In the meantime we would like to make a special thank you to Mrs Hateley, who has skilfully filled out the role of Interim Learning Leader from the beginning of Term 1.

On behalf of the West Coast CA Team.