Takaka Primary School
Kia Kotahi Tātou, Tū Tonu Mai!
OUR PRINCIPAL
The students and staff created a video to acknowledge our principal for the 'Day of Support for Principals' on Friday 9 August, 2019. Check it out here:
Ms Jenny Bennett – Principal
Kia Ora e te Whānau,
It is a wonderful privilege to serve Takaka Primary School and our Mohua Community as a principal.
My family and I adore living in Golden Bay and love to get outdoors and enjoy nature. My husband is Ari, who is a cabinet maker/up-cycler of many things, and we have three children who are 20, 7n and 6. The youngest two are in He Puawaitanga at Takaka Primary School.
My areas of experience and interest within education leadership are bicultural partnerships, cultural responsiveness, and transitions to and from primary school. Previous to being principal at TPS, I was a principal in Gisborne, and before that, I was a new entrant teacher, a middle school Maths Teacher, a Year 2-3 teacher, a Year 7-8 teacher and a Year 5-6 teacher! I’ve taught in Auckland, Abu Dhabi, England, and Nelson, and have to say TPS team, kids and culture is hands down the best environment to work in.
I love the staff, kids, and community at TPS, and appreciate that we have the freedom to be responsive and adaptable in our little corner of the world. In 2020, I will be teaching 1-2 mornings a week in He Puawaitanga (and enjoying being immersed in Te Reo as a learner as well!)
Kia Kōtahi Tātou, Tu Tonu Mai!
Mauri Ora,
Jenny
We are Takaka Primary School, Together we stand tall!
Whakapā mai / Contact Us
Wāhi Noho / Physical Address
Takaka
7110
Ngā Wāhanga 2019 / Term Dates
Term 2: 29 Apr - 5 Jul
Term 3: 22 Jul - 27 Sep
Term 4: 14 Oct - 20 Dec
Ngā Hāora i te Tari / Office Hours
Monday to Friday (Term time)
