At Wesley Primary School we work hard to find the best staff for your children. We believe adults should be learning just as much as the students. Our amazing support staff and teachers are below.
Andy Crowe:
Tumuaki/ Principal
Shelley Saunders:
Tumuaki Tuarua/ Deputy Principal
Sarah Coldham:
Office Manager
Lopisoni Pope:
Caretaker
Kea Team
Ocea Grigg:
Ako Leader/Class Teacher
Ashley Schellinger-hout:
Class Teacher
Kelly Robertson:
Class Teacher
Pīwakawaka Team
Joseph To'oala:
Ako Leader/Class Teacher
Asinate Waqavou:
Class Teacher
Takahē Team
Heidi Rose:
Ako Leader/ Class Teacher
Suchi Venkat:
Class Teacher
Saskia Burton:
Class Teacher
Release Teachers & Learning Support
Anitha Pondicherry:
Release Teacher
Samantha Prendergast (Bound):
Ako Hiko PLD Facilitator
Grant Taylor:
SENCO
Learning Assistants
Maara Tapoki
Moira Carleton
Rohini Balagrirtharan
Maxine McCort
Shehama Cader
Mel Scouller
Mulki Mohammed
Roqiah Akramy
Hoiho Team (CASS)
Sandiya Narayan - Dean
Room 1
Maureen Aarons - Teacher
Sabina Yeasmin - Learning Assistant
Malika - Learning Assistant
Room 2
Heena Mahajan - Teacher
Lauretta Odenigbo - Learning Assistant
Aruna Santhosh - Learning Assistant
Raha Abdi - Learning Assistant
Room 3
Andrea Aarons - Teacher
Anjum Mohammed - Learning Assistant
Simranjeet Kaur - Learning Assistant
Bindu Kumar - Learning Assistant
Our Community
We believe that school is a place for relevant, engaging learning for students, whānau and teachers alike. We can strengthen student success by sharing the same vision of Be Respectful, Be Responsible and working in true partnership. Please connect with us by reading newsletters, notices, the website, our school facebook, attending parent meetings and communicating with us verbally.
ARK Project
The ARK project is an Act of Roskill Kindness based at Wēteri (Wesley) School that provides food assistance. It is a collective group of Roskill Champions working together to reach out to our vulnerable families in the Wēteri, Puketāpapa area.
Mana Health Clinic
We are lucky to have a Mana Health Clinic at Wesley Primary. Carly Edwards is our Public Health Nurse.
Carly provides a free of charge clinic for children of Wesley Primary, and for members of their family including babies, teenagers, parents and grandparents. The Mana Health Clinic is a base for the Before Five Checks. No appointments are necessary and free interpreters are available. You are welcome to make contact with Carly to talk through any health issues affecting you or your family. Parents are also encouraged and welcome to attend the clinic’s Advisory Group meetings, which are held once a term to share ideas for the clinic.
Carly can be contacted on 09 629 6550. We are also part of the Rheumatic Fever Throat swabbing progamme, which is very important to our children’s health.
SWIS- Social Worker in Schools
Dharmendra Lal is our Social Worker. If you need to contact him please feel free to contact the school office.
Dental Clinic
A mobile clinic will visit our school once a year. For urgent dental queries please call the Dental Clinic at Wesley Intermediate School on 09 620 2564.
Wesley Kindergarten
We have been proud to support the establishment of Wesley Kindergarten on our school site facing O’Donnell Avenue. The kindergarten operates independently from the school and provides an excellent early childhood education for our children. Early Childhood Education is critical for student success. Children who attend kindergarten and early childhood programmes are well prepared with their early foundations of learning. Parents of young children are welcome to go to the kindergarten to ask about enrolment. Also, parents of kindergarten children are most welcome to visit our school.
Address: 26A O'Donnell Avenue, Mount Roskill
Phone: 09 620 0702
Website: https://www.aka.org.nz/our-locations/wesley-kindergarten/
HIPPY
In 2002 our school entered a partnership with the Pacific Foundation to establish a HIPPY programme. Doreen Wakefield is the Full Time Coordinator and the Wesley HIPPY Centre is based in Room 1. HIPPY provides regular home-based tutoring for parents of children in the age range of 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 years. The parents then role-play sessions with their children to support their cognitive growth and skills development. Doreen is always available to meet with interested parents. When the HIPPY children approach their 5th Birthday we are pleased to arrange school and class visits for them.
https://www.facebook.com/HIPPY-Wesley-102409281643956/
Duffy Books
We are involved in Duffy Books in Homes. Children whom have been ‘caught being good’ will receive the special prize of a book. We are very excited to be involved in this fantastic programme!
Our Board of Trustees
“The board is entrusted to work on behalf of all stakeholders and is accountable for the school’s performance. It emphasises strategic leadership, sets the vision for the school, and ensures that it complies with legal and policy requirements".
The current Board of Trustees members are:
Sione Tupou, Corinne Piu, Tuli Vaivai-Ainea, Diane Vaka, Tili Leilua, Moira Carleton (Staff Trustee), Andy Crowe (Principal)
Board meetings
17 FEB 2025, MON
31 MAR 2025, MON
12 MAY 2025, MON
23 JUN 2025, MON
28 JUL 2025, MON
8 SEP 2025, MON
20 OCT 2025, MON
1 DEC 2025, MON
Comments from our board members about what they love about Te Kura Tuatahi o Wēteri:
"Wesley Primary School is a place where all are encouraged to have a voice supported with respect and inclusiveness and embracing the Weteri community with aroha." - Moira
Vacancies
Join Our Vibrant Team at Wesley Primary School!
At Wesley Primary School, we’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic teacher who is kind, collaborative, and creative. If you're someone who thrives in a fun and open-minded environment and is brimming with aroha, we want to hear from you!
We're excited to announce a fixed-term opportunity for a dynamic teacher to join our collaborative Y5-6 team due to staff on maternity leave. This role is perfect for a motivated individual who is eager to contribute to a positive school culture and enrich our curriculum.
The ideal candidate will excel in organization, decision-making, and empowering learners, while supporting and uplifting our school’s vision.
If you’re ready to embark on a rewarding journey with a team that values creativity, collaboration, and growth, apply now to join our Wesley Primary School whānau!
Beginning teachers are welcome to apply.
If successful, you will join us from Week 5, Term 2.
Wesley Supporters and Sponsors
Here at Wesley Primary School, we value the input and help received from the local community and coporate sector. From time to time we are fortunate to partner with different community groups, businesses and members, who generously give their time and expertise to ongoing projects within the school. This page celebrates their input and publicly thanks them.
Global Hope Missions
Global Hope Missions and a number of local organisations have set up the ARK Collective which runs our community food bank, vaccination events, youth and many other local social enterprises. GHM also supports our school through the "Kainga Tu Malosi" programme - which addresses the barriers faced by many families during this COVID19 Pandemic.
Minter Ellison Rudd Watt
Minter Ellison staff come and help support our students every week. They bring afternoon tea for the students and connect with them on a one to one level. The students love their interactions with Minter Ellison. Thanks Minter Ellison for the amazing support of our school!
Icebreaker NZ
Scott and the team at Icebreaker shepherds group have been involved in revitalising our school and supporting our Matariki festival celebrations as well. They have sponsored us a number of times and even brought 100 staff to help with a cleaning bee.
Who did you help today?
The team at WHODIDYOUHELPTODAY? have been involved in supporting events at our school and donating food parcels. Thank you for all you amazing support.
Kindness Collective Foundation
The team at Kindness Collective Foundation have sponsored us for all stationary costs for our kura this year. Thank you for all your support!
