Kate Williamson, Primary Teacher - Nelson

Kia ora. My name is Kate Williamson, and I am looking forward to being a part of the OneSchool Global teaching team and school community. I bring a vast array of teaching experience across the Year 3 to 8 levels and have taught in many Nelson schools. My family and I have lived within the Nelson district for over 20 years. My son and daughter are now both adults, and I have a grandson Emmett who will start going to school in Term 2. In my spare time I love exploring our wonderful surrounding area with my grandson and my dog Lily. I am looking forward to contributing to each learner's individual learning pathway, also collaborating and learning alongside the OneSchool Global teaching team.  

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Darriane Webb, Senior School - Blenheim

I have just excitedly moved up from Dunedin to join OSG at the Blenheim Campus as a secondary science teacher. I have a passion for all things science but in my free time I enjoy cooking, growing my houseplant collection and exploring the great outdoors – which will be a lot easier in the warmer Marlborough climate!

I’m looking forward to meeting all the wonderful students and families at OSG and I know we’re going to have a brilliant and successful 2023!

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Camilla Piper, Student Support Assistant - Blenheim

Hello, my name is Camilla Piper. Originally from Henley-on Thames, UK. I have lived in Blenheim for the last eight years with my husband and we now have two small children who are six years and three years old and a very little dog!

I am excited about joining the OneSchool Global Blenheim Campus team and look forward to what the 2023 school year will bring!

My background is 13 years in the performing arts industry, highlights include working in the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Starlight Express in the UK, Europe, NZ and Asia and a TV finalist in choreographer Arlene Phillips DBE’s Dance X on BBC1.

More recently, Project Manager and Administrator at The Intrepid, Blenheim and volunteer work at Witherlea School.

I am also a Dance Teacher at Dance on Grove, Blenheim.

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Michael Weaver, Teacher and Student Support Assistant - Blenheim

Hi, my name is Michael.

I have just started at OneSchool in Blenheim.

I am married with four children. We have been in Blenheim for five years and I have been teaching in primary during this time.

I am happy to join the team here at OneSchool where I’ll be teaching a range of subjects throughout the school.

I look forward to my time with the children and will be happy to catch up with parents in the future.

Nelson

Vitarli the Academic Leader - My goal is to create a positive atmosphere and a productive working environment in the LC.

Brandice the Events Leader - My goal is to make school an active and enjoyable place to be, where everyone feels included.

Incah the Wellbeing Leader - My goal is to get everyone more involved in activities and events around the school.  

Taure the Communications Leader - My goal is to get people together and to support one another. 

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Blenheim

Maddox Williams the Academic Leader - My goal is to enhance the culture and create a positive environment that encourages success. 

Poppy Fisher the Communications Leader - My goal is to make this year enjoyable for everyone and to encourage beneficial working habits.

Dusky Garton the Events Leader - My goal is to encourage equality around the school, so everyone is treated the same way.

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West Coast

Reef Deck the Academic Leader/Wellbeing Leader - My goal is to encourage positive culture to provide the best learning environment possible to achieve.

Capri Filleul the Events Leader - My goal is to bring the school together during the event times, having a fun culture with good organisation.

Tansi Hill the Communications Leader - My goal is to bring everyone together and encourage each other to achieve their best.

Congratulations to the following students for putting in a huge effort last year in order to pass the year with Merit or Excellence

The theme for the Mannequin Challenge was to hold a pose doing something that should not be done in a learning environment

Nelson

Blenheim

West Coast

Our next Upper South assembly is scheduled for 09.00am on Tuesday 23rd February

https://nz-oneschoolglobal.zoom.us/j/900857799

Please note that Blenheim Campus is now a completely nut-free campus.

Please ensure your children are in the correct uniform. High expectations of personal grooming and dress are expected here at OneSchool Global and we encourage all students to show respect by following school uniform guidelines.

• Summer uniform for term one and four
• Hair – short, appropriate haircuts for our young men and neatly tied back hair styles with appropriate token for our young ladies.
• Shoes will need a quick polish. Some students will need to check to ensure their current shoes adhere to the OneSchool guidelines.
• Only clear nail polish is allowed (transparent, NOT opaque, not french manicure)
• Check skirt length if your daughter has had a growth spurt over summer
• Socks – plain black or white
• Braid on blazers for students in Year 12 and 13

If students arrive at school in the correct uniform, well groomed, it is much easier for us to keep our standards high. As parents, we appreciate your supportive eye, checking their appearance before they leave home in the mornings. It is much easier to deal with grooming and uniform issues at home than once they arrive at school.

We thank you in advance!

Take a moment to show your appreciation to a staff member, student, parent or volunteer who has made a positive impact on you in the past week/s.