Pokeno School

Kea Whanau - Years 4-5

Years 4-5
Whanau Leader - Mrs Julia McLennan

Kirstie Day
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Role

Harakeke 1

Email

k.day@pokeno.school.nz

General Information

Kia Ora,

I'm very excited to be teaching Year 4/5 in Harakeke 1.

This year I am also returning to university to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Specialist Teaching - Complex Educational Needs.

I grew up in the Franklin area and live locally in Tuakau with my Partner and Cat. In my spare time, you will find me exploring the outdoors, paddle boarding, playing sports, baking, and spending time with friends and family.

I thoroughly enjoy working with our Pokeno community and look forward to learning more about our Whaanau and Tamariki.

Rochelle Faleafaga
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Role

Harakeke 1

Email

r.faleafaga@pokeno.school.nz

General Information

Talofa lava,

My name is Rochelle Faleafaga (Miss Fale) and I am very excited to be a part of the Kea Whanau this year, teaching Year 4/5 in Harakeke 1. I have been working at Pokeno school for three years, having taught New Entrant/ Year 1, Year 3, Year 4 and prior to this as an ECE teacher in Pukekohe.

I live in Onewhero on a farm and have five gorgeous children. I enjoy spending time with my family, going to the beach, coaching Netball and Volleyball and road trips.

I am passionate about teaching and creating a classroom environment that is welcoming, vibrant, fun and motivating for our learners to grow and develop in. Developing positive reciprocal relationships with parents and whanau is incredibly important to me, and I look forward to meeting you all throughout the year.

Fa'a fetai lava

Hanna-Lee Bunning
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Role

Harakeke 1

Email

h.bunning@pokeno.school.nz

General Information

Kia Ora,

My name is Hanna-Lee Bunning (Miss Bunning) and I am so excited to be teaching at Pokeno School this year! It is my first year with Pokeno school and I am thrilled to be apart of the year 4/5 Harakeke 1 Team.

In my spare time you'll find me exploring the outdoors, doing arts and crafts and spending time with my whanau.

I look forward to meeting you all through out the year! :)

Nga Mihi Nui

Julia McLennan
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Role

Harakeke 2

Email

j.mclennan@pokeno.school.nz

General Information

I am originally from Rotorua but have lived in South Auckland for 20 years where I began my teaching career. This is my fourth year at Pōkeno School. I look forward to leading the Kea Whānau this year.

Tony Wisnewski
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Role

Harakeke 2

Email

t.wisnewski@pokeno.school.nz

General Information

I have been teaching in the Franklin area for over 25 years, and have also spent 1 year teaching at an international school in China. 2024 be my 4th year at Pokeno School. I love football, both as a fan of Liverpool and Wellington Phoenix and as a player for Pukekohe AFC, where I have played for 30+ years. I also love the Warriors, bike riding, and general exercise and sports. Aside from sports, I also love Lego! My wife is also a teacher, and I have 2 children, Aiden (24) and Brooke (22). I enjoy being part of the growing Pokeno school and community.

Iuliia Pashchuk
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Role

Harakeke 2

Email

i.pashchuk@pokeno.school.nz

General Information

My name is Iuliia, and I joined the team as a Y5-6 teacher at Pokeno School this year. My little family and I moved to Pokeno from Wellington where we’ve lived for 8 years.

In Pokeno I have my husband’s supportive family, however my own family are in Ukraine, where I am originally from. Both my Grandmother and Mum used to teach in primary schools, and I used to teach ESOL in Ukraine.

Apart from teaching, I love music (playing the piano and singing), dancing and theatre, as well as crafts. I am happy when I can get together with friends and people who share similar interests. I like travelling and I used to travel a lot when I lived in Europe.

Now I am a part of the Pokeno school family who do everything to help me settle in. I love children, celebrate their successes and sympathise with them when they need support.

I would be happiest to know that each of our school graduates finds his or her path in life and is able to look back at their school years with pride and gratitude.

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