Team Kapiti (Yrs 7 & 8)
Kapiti – Join
As the (kopata wai) drop of water moves towards Kapiti Island it is pulled into the sky by the sun (ra) and taken to the peak of the island where it is dropped. From the peak of the island (Tuteremoana) the water drop (kopata wai) is able to look out across the Tasman Sea and imagine the wonders of the world and learns that its journey into the world is just beginning and that it will continue to grow and gather knowledge as it ventures into the world beyond the Kapiti Coast.
The Year 7 & 8 team is made up of seven classes: Rooms 12, 13 ,14, 15, 16, 17 & 18.
Room 12: Charlotte Kerrigan & Nicole Stark
Charlotte
I started my teaching career at Raumati Beach school as a beginning teacher in 2001. I taught all over the school and then specialised as a performing arts teacher, teaching in Kapiti schools as well as teaching music in Wellington.
I love playing in my blues and jazz covers band Bluesette and writing music.
It is so lovely to be back in the RBS community and team teaching with Nicole Stark. I am in the class alternate Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, while Nicole teaches Thursdays and Fridays, and the other Mondays.
Nicole
I am delighted to be working in Room 12 with Charlotte this year. I have taught a range of year levels since starting out in 2013, but my heart lies in Team Kapiti with the Year 7/8’s.
Outside school I love brunching with friends, adding to my Lego collection and playing board games. Most of the time though, you will find me spending time with my own children, particularly outdoors on our bikes, paddle board, at the park or on a walking track.
Room 13: Karen McKay
I started my teaching career ‘many, many’ years ago at Raumati Beach School and have been privileged to work with many amazing teachers and students throughout this time. I love getting stuck into curriculum and I have enjoyed leading mathematics and science at Raumati Beach, particularly appreciating the effect success in these areas can have on the students.
Room 14: Charlotte Visser
My name is Charlotte Visser, I am a year 7 teacher in Room 14 this year. This is my first year of teaching after completing my bachelor degree at the University of Waikato last year. I am so excited to be working here at Raumati Beach School and have thoroughly enjoyed my time so far. I live in Waikanae with my 6 month old puppy Korra.
I grew up in the Sunny region of Northland in a small, beach town called Ruakaka. Here grew my love for the outdoors as we spent most weekends swimming, tramping, and exploring our beautiful country.
Room 15: Natasha Thornton
Room 16: Natalie Stone
I have been teaching in the Year 3 & 4 Syndicate for a number of years and have now moved up to Year 7 & 8. I feel very privileged to work with such a fabulous team of talented teachers and children! Prior to 2015 I was a Relief Teacher teaching across the ages at Raumati Beach School and other schools on the Kapiti Coast while my own two children were little.
Team Lead, Room 17: Rose Adams
Nō Airani, Nō Kotirana ōku tipuna
I whānau ai au i Rangiora i Waitaha
Ko Rose Adams tōku ingoa
My whānau and I (my husband and our 4 children) moved to the Kāpiti area at the beginning of 2019. We love the community, the beaches and the beautiful local walks.
I enjoy teaching across the curriculum, with a particular passion for students to develop their curiosity through inquiry learning. I enjoy fostering a supportive environment where students can share and discuss their ideas and learn alongside each other.
Room 18: Jo Fothergill
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