Meet the Team
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Leadership Team
- Blair Johnston Principal
- Stephanie Lee Deputy Principal
- Mel Noble-Savidan Associate Principal
- Danielle Ingram-Trevis Kiwi Whānau Leader
- Ashleigh Stewart Ruru Whānau Leader
- Laura Turton Tui Whānau Leader
- Julia McLennan Kea Whānau Leader
- Aimee Burnett Karearea Whānau Leader
- Kavita Devi SENCo
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Kiwi Whānau - Years 0-1
- Danielle Ingram-Trevis Kahikatea 3
- Rojean Muller Kahikatea 3
- Sabhyata Kahikatea 3
- Minette Maritz Harakeke 3
- Rochelle Bezuidenhout Harakeke 3
- Shelly Zinampan Harakeke 3
- Julia van der Sluis Room 6
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Ruru Whānau - Year 2
- Courtney Bowden Room 7
- Amy White Room 8
- Abigail Baird Room 9
- Ashleigh Stewart Room 10
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Tui Whānau - Years 3-4
- Sajeshni Kumar Room 12
- Ruby Schick Room 13
- Laura Turton Room 14
- Hannah van Tiel Room 15
- Karen Foord Room 16
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Kea Whānau - Years 4-6
- Julia McLennan Harakeke 1
- Tony Wisnewski Harakeke 1
- Leah Scown Harakeke 1
- Stacey Goodwin Harakeke 2
- Hanna-Lee Bunning Harakeke 2
- Kimberley Cruickshank Harakeke 2
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Kārearea Whānau- Years 6-8
- Hendrihet Murran Kahikatea 1
- Petro Andrews Kahikatea 1
- Tupu Iese Kahikatea 1
- Aimee Burnett Kahikatea 2
- Maggie Rani Kahikatea 2
- Rochelle Faleafaga Kahikatea 2
- Learning Assistants
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Support Team
- Rochelle Drollet Teacher Release
- Jessica Smith Executive Officer
- Casey Twist Office Administrator
- Bronwyn Flint Library / Resources
- Michael Williamson Caretaker
- Bob Seys Assistant Caretaker
Rochelle Bezuidenhout
Role
Harakeke 3
Email
r.bezuidenhout@pokeno.school.nz
General Information
Kia ora!
I'm Rochelle Bezuidenhout, and I've been teaching for nine years.
Originally from South Africa, I've always been passionate about education and have dedicated my career to creating a supportive and engaging learning environment for my students.
My teaching philosophy centres around building strong relationships with my students and their whānau. I believe that when students feel valued and understood, they are more likely to succeed both academically and personally.
Outside of the classroom, I enjoy spending time with my family. I'm thrilled to be a part of this wonderful school community and look forward to working together to help each student reach their full potential.



