Te Totara Primary School - Growing and Learning Together

Before and After School Care

Katrina Strong
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Role

Co-ordinator/Team Leader/Supervisor

Email

katrinas@tetotara.school.nz

General Information

Hi my name is Katrina Strong and I joined the team at Before and After School Care in 2012.

I am married to Corey and we have three children, Hanorah, Kaidin and Samantha.

Our aim is to provider a positive place for all the children to have fun and enjoy the time they spend at ASC.

I find it rewarding working with the children at Before and After School Care and I look forward to meeting you.

Jodie Bartlett
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General Information

Hi my name is Jodie Bartlett.

I am a mum to 2 adult daughters, Hannah and Katelin. I enjoy hanging out with my friends and family when I’m not working.

I have been very lucky to be apart of the BSC and ASC team since 2019, I look forward to continuing to look after your children, alongside our amazing team here.

Wendy McMillan
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General Information

Hi there.
My name is Wendy McMillan and this is my 8th year at Te Totara.

I have 3 children, aged 17, 15 and 13.

I love spending time with my family and in my spare time I enjoy running, playing Netball and Touch and spending time at the beach.

Hanorah Strong
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General Information

Hi my name is Hanorah Strong and I have been working at Te Totara before and after school care since 2014. I enjoy interacting with the children and watching their confidence grow as they make new friends and enjoy their time at after school care.

Pam Wilkinson-Watson
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General Information

Hello, my name is Pam.

I have 2 sons, a daughter and eight grandchildren, four of which have attended or are attending Te Totara Primary School. I have spent a majority of my working life involved in organisations working with children and teenagers. Parent line and Barnados family support, Literacy and life skills tutor to the Salvation Army just to name a few. I enjoy working at After School Care and spending time with the amazing children we have here.

Kate Russell
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General Information

Kia Ora! My name is Kate, I am 20 years old. I have lived in Hamilton all my life with my Mum, Dad, sister and brother. I am currently in my 2nd year at Waikato University studying Early Childhood Education. I have worked at Te Totara ASC for 3 years and I absolutely love it !

Tina Carter
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General Information

Hi I am Tina Carter and I have had the privilege to work at Te Totara School since February 2012 as a Teacher Aide and now also at Before and After School Care.

I have two boys at school - one Year 3, and the other in Year 5.

As a mother I don't have time for my own hobbies, but love sports and spend my time encouraging, supporting and being involved with the boys' soccer and cricket teams.

Sian Trask
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General Information

Hi my name is Sian and I am excited to be a part of the Te Totara Before and After School Care team.

I am beginning my studies this year at Waikato University to become a primary school teacher.

I was a student at Te Totara Primary School and attended the After School Care program myself, which I enjoyed very much. I am so excited to start this adventure with the amazing staff and all the incredible kids at Te Totara.

Kaidin Strong
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General Information

Hi my name is Kaidin Strong and I am currently a student at Rototuna High
School.
In my spare time I enjoy gaming with my friends and reading. It is
great being able to be part of the Te Totara Before and After School Care team and I am looking forward to the coming year.

Rebecca Stainton
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General Information

My name is Rebecca Stainton and I joined the After School Care team in 2022. I am currently a Management, Marketing, and Education student at the University of Waikato and I hope to be managing a school or kindy after I graduate. Working with children has always been a passion of mine, so this job has been very rewarding. I look forward to meeting you and working alongside you.

Freya Scothern
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General Information

Hi there! My name is Freya Scothern and I'm a year 12 at Rototuna Senior High School. I started at ASC with my twin brother at the beginning of the year - 2023. I enjoy dancing, reading and writing, and I'd love to be able to share some of these passions with the kids.

Ethan Scothern
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Hi There. My name is Ethan Scothern and I started at ASC with my twin sister at the beginning of this year (2023). I am currently a year 12 student at Rototuna Senior High School. I enjoy getting out there and being active with the kids (football is a passion of mine).

Samantha Strong
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My name is Samantha (Sam) I am a Year 12 at Rototuna Senior High School. In my spare time I enjoy listening to music. It is great to be a part of the BSC and ASC team.

Cole Carter
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Hi my name is Cole Carter. I have been working at BSC and ASC since 2022. I have started this year at Waikato University studying Sports Science.
When I am not studying or working my passion is coaching and playing futsal and football.

Zara Fraser
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Hi my name is Zara Fraser. I started working at BSC and ASC at the beginning of this year- 2023. I am studying a Bachelor of Social Sciences majoring in Political Science at Waikato University. In my spare time I like reading, writing and boating. I’m thrilled to be part of the BSC/ASC team.