Learning Community 1 (LC1)

Sally Swart

Role

Room 1 Teacher

Email

sswart@marian.school.nz

General Information

I’ve been privileged to be part of the Marian School family since 2010, teaching New Entrants to Year 4.

I hold a B.Ed. (Early Years). I chose this specific qualification as I love working with junior children. Having worked in the Early Childhood sector, I understand how children learn through play before their fifth birthday. My role is to ensure that children continue to grow and learn as they navigate the early years of their primary school journey.

I believe that teaching is about relationships, so I value children as individuals who embody a range of cultures, talents, interests and learning styles. Developing and maintaining respectful, positive relationships is paramount. I strive to promote a welcoming and inclusive learning environment that celebrates diversity.

I love seeing happy smiling faces come through the door every morning!

I am married to Basil and have 3 adult sons whom I am extremely proud of. I enjoy cooking, gardening and reading. My favourite colour is yellow, which makes me happy and fills me with energy and optimism.

Donna Meehan

Role

Room 1 & Release Teacher

Email

dmeehan@marian.school.nz

General Information

I am privileged to be a Release Teacher at Marian Catholic School. I have many years of experience working in all the areas of the primary school sector. I relish being able to work with a wide range of students.

I have 3 adult sons. When I am not at school I enjoy gardening, baking, reading and walking.

Brigid Casey

Role

Room 3 Teacher

Email

bcasey@marian.school.nz

General Information

I graduated from the University of Waikato in 2020 and began my teaching career at Marian Catholic School in 2021. I love the supportive community that Marian Catholic School offers and getting to know my students and their families.

I am passionate about teaching and helping my students to reach their full potential. I love the arts especially music, singing and drama, these are my favourite subjects to teach!

In my spare time, I love hanging out with friends and family, singing, swimming and spending time at the lake water skiing.

Marion McKoy

Role

Room 4 Teacher

Email

mmckoy@marian.school.nz

General Information

Kia Ora te whanau!
I love teaching the little people at Marian School. I love the energy and excitement that the children bring to their learning, and I love to see the absolute joy on their faces when they master a new skill! I want the students in my class to get excited about coming to school and about their learning. I believe that learning should be great fun!

I have been a junior school teacher for many years, and although I enjoy teaching all areas of the curriculum, I have a special passion for Literacy, Music and Art. I also LOVE a good picture book, and I have worked alongside the University of Waikato to develop New Zealand picture book collections.

In my spare time, I like to read and run. I live with my family - my husband Arron, our 3 children and our 3 very noisy chickens. I love to explore the world and have spent many years travelling and teaching overseas and in New Zealand.

Janice Bullen

Role

Room 5 Teacher

General Information

I have a passion for helping all children reach their potential and love to challenge students to be curious and take chances when learning. Teaching excites me as no two days are ever the same. I love working with children and seeing their eyes light up when they discover something new.

In my spare time, I love to bake, read and be outside, spending as much time as I can with my husband and our two children, who both keep us very busy with their various activities :)