Talofa lava, kia orana, malo e lelei, fakalofa lahi atu, kia ora and greetings! My name is Vae Falaniko and I’ve been teaching at Rongomai School for 5 years and going on to my 6th year! I am easy going, approachable and a humble person, born and bred in South Auckland and raised in the…
Deputy Principal (SENCO & Curriculum Leader) Mail sarah.faifua@rongomai.school.nz I have been teaching since 2001. First taught at Rongomai in 2003, moved to Hawkes Bay for a year (2004). Being an Otarian at heart, made my way back to Auckland. Most of my teaching years have been in South Auckland schools. Returned to Rongomai in 2012…
Principal Mail pae.johnson@rongomai.school.nz My name is Paeariki Johnson (nee Mataroa) and I am privileged to be the principal of Rongomai School. I have over 20 years of teaching experience and have worked in Otara and Manurewa primary schools across all levels ranging from New Entrants through to Year 6 and expanding to Intermediate and Secondary…
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” – Proverbs 22:6 Talofa lava everyone! My name is Lui Lamauta Seko Fauolo but around Rongomai School, I’m known as Matua Lui. I was born and raised in Mangere and I am…
My name is Miss Erica Tumutoa. I am the classroom teacher of Room 10. This year, I have the privilege and honour of being the team leader of our Junior School Syndicate – Years 0-3. I believe in a learning environment where positive self-esteem is key to successful learning and students experience success.…
Hi, my name is Carol Vaha’akolo. I am of Tongan and Maori descent. ‘Family’ is what matters most to me. Otara has always been a place that I call home. Being raised in Otara has enabled me to know who I am and where I come from. To continue a family legacy of giving…
Tena koutou katoa No Aotearoa ahau Ko Rakumangamanga te maunga Ko Pewhairangi te moana Ko Ngapuhi te iwi Ko Ngai Te Wake te hapu I tupu ake ahau I Waihi Kei Takanini ahau e noho ana inainei Ko Alleena Steward toku ingoa Tena koutou katoa. Kia ora Whanau, My name is Alleena Steward and this…