Learning Community 2 (LC2)

Years 2 & 3

Sarah Hill

Role

Room 10 Teacher

Email

shill@marian.school.nz

General Information

Kia ora koutou.

I have been teaching since 2009, mostly at Marian Catholic School. I am passionate about teaching and learning and love watching the children I work with get excited about learning and grow in confidence. I enjoy teaching all subjects but Mathematics and Art would be my favourites.

Teaching, three children and four pets keep me pretty busy but in my spare time I enjoy reading, creating, fitness and spending time with my family.

Shyla Goundar

Role

Room 6 Teacher

General Information

Bula Vinaka, Namaste and Kia Ora,

I am passionate about teaching, and I believe that children come with their own kete of knowledge. Within this kete are beliefs, values and rich life experiences that make their individual identity.

As a Kaiako, I strive to enable my students to embrace their experiences, backgrounds and skills, using them to help build and further fill their kete. This helps to strengthen their identity as not only learners but internationally-minded citizens who strive to reach their highest potential.

In my spare time, I enjoy going to the gym, going on walks, reading and spending time with my friends and whānau.

Sophie Daly

Role

Room 7 Teacher

Email

sdaly@marian.school.nz

Caitlin Jackson

Role

Room 8 Teacher

Email

cjackson@marian.school.nz

General Information

Kia Ora,

My name is Caitlin Jackson, and I began teaching at Marian Catholic School in 2020. I have been passionate about teaching from a young age, as it has been a dream for me to guide students to reach their true potential. I enjoy creating a positive classroom environment that is fun and inviting to ensure all students have a sense of belonging.

I believe it is important for learning to be purposeful and enjoyable so that the students understand the reasoning behind the work that they are doing. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with family, going to the gym, running and reading

Delwyn McNamara

Role

Room 9 Teacher

Email

dmcnamara@marian.school.nz

General Information

Tēnā koutou katoa

I specialise in teaching within the junior school. I am passionate about teaching children to problem solve, take risks and manage themselves within the school environment. My strengths are in literacy, reading, technology, sport and health. I enjoy working alongside children and encouraging them to grow in confidence within their own learning ability.

I love all sports and encourage young children to participate in a team sport or activities for team spirit and physical health and wellbeing. I particularly love walking, jogging, mountain biking and swimming.

I have two daughters who have both successfully completed their primary schooling here at Marian and now attend Sacred Heart Girls College.

Sally Swart

Role

Release 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.