
Principal's Welcome
Ko au ko Kerehana, Ko Kerehana ko au.
Kia Ora Koutou! Malo e Lelei! Malo lava le soifua maua ma le lagi e mama. Warm greetings to you all! I am Kelston, Kelston is me.
Here at Kerehana, we pride ourselves on being able to nurture the whole child – mind, body, and spirit. We offer a vibrant, culturally inclusive environment that utilises our Taumata system to challenge and support our students to become confident, lifelong learners that will stand proudly on their culture, language and heritage. We believe every child can thrive, and we'd love for yours to join our Kerehana whānau (family).
Explore our website and discover the Kelston difference! Reach out to us and find out more.
Nga mihi nui.
Tuifaasisina Bert Iosia | Tumuaki

Our Staff
Leadership Team

Bert Iosia
Principal | Tumuaki

Kiri Laing
DP | Director of Student Achievement and Curriculum

Maddie Gates
DP | SENCO
Our Board
The board's role is to oversee the governance of our school and to ensure that everything that needs to be done gets done - legally, ethically, and as well as possible in the best interests of our students.

Specialist Teachers

Erich Roebeck
Art

Bern Dell
Hard Materials

Sarah Dyer-Sao
Food Technology

Tatiana Fruean
Music

John Roder
Science
Team Leaders

Tania Ensor
Team Taonga R2

Mathew Hill
Team Aroha R11

Natalie Makeef & Eseta Aoese
Team Kotahitanga R3 & R10

Mao Mauga
Team Ngākau R8
Support Staff

Leni Salamo
Teacher Aide

Palama Palau
Teacher Aide

Sharon Bagnall
Teacher Aide

Tama Heaki
Teacher Aide

Jerai Mauga
Teacher Aide

Sima Hala
Teacher Aide

Rebecca Walker
Learning Support

Jasmine Keenan
School Secretary | Enrolment Officer

Rupel Patel
Executive Officer

Sylvia Teariki
Library & Resource Manager

Puti Apati
Caretaker

Jaimie King
School Councillor
Student Leaders

Annahlyse Pou
Upoko Tauira | Head Girl

Bensarh Efaraimo
Upoko Tauira | Head Boy

Maila Richard Marsters
Upoko Tauira Taurua | Deputy Head Girl

Taukolo Fangaloka
Upoko Tauira Taura | Deputy Head Boy

Dwayne Omlang
Upoko Hinengaro

Nur Fadila
Upoko Hinengaro

Timothy Tavita
Upoko Tinana

Jeremiah Pisi
Upoko Tinana

Ares Peleti
Upoko Wairua

Lysarra Faifale
Upoko Wairua

Roha Ah Lam
Upoko Whanau

Indie 'Uhila
Upoko Whanau
Teachers

Kajal Preet
R1 Lumana'i Manuia

Natalie Makeef
R3 Te Pou Herenga Waka

Lovely Hufunga
R4 Fakatoukatea Tongan Bilingual

Mitch Tuitupou
R5 Ngaue Fakataha

Shane Bloomfield
R6 Te Urunga / EOTC co-ordinator

Sela Tai
R7 Mauria te Pono

Asema Williams
R9 Ulimasao Samoan Bilingual

Eseta Aoese
R10 Ulimasao Samoan Bilingual

Mathew Hill
R11 Nga Kakano Maori Bilingual

Mandy Martin
R12 Ngā Kakano

Tristan David-Heppell
R13 Te Kei o te Waka

Sue Ooms
R14 Nga Kahurangi

Ariana Tata
R15 Te Matauranga o Korowai

Ella Lee
R16 Te Tauranga a Maki
