Senior Leadership Team

Schools today need to be innovative beacons in a rapidly changing world. Sitting alongside this, and just as important, is a values-based education and for St Peter's College this is derived from the charisms of the Rosminian and Mercy orders. I believe that there are many paths to success and our vision of preparing all students for life drives us to be a caring Catholic community that educates the whole person. I will work tirelessly in traditional values paired with the courage to go forward into new spaces.

Tara Quinney
Principal
taraquinney@stpetersgore.school.nz

Despite living in a very complicated world, full of endless options and possibilities, I believe a small number of absolute truths exist. One is that only through relationships can we establish who we are, and these more than anything else reflect our values and the things we hold dear. I aspire to be a father, husband and Deputy Principal with integrity, commitment and compassion, where young people feel nurtured, and their dreams inspired. I count it as an absolute privilege to be part of the team here at St Peter’s College.

Darren Jack
Deputy Principal
darrenjack@stpetersgore.school.nz

My entire adult life has been focused on high quality, valued added Catholic education... It's all about trying to create the circumstances for every individual student to achieve their absolute best and end up where they would like to be when they leave our place... that's what my husband and I would like for our little girl.

Bridget Ryan
Deputy Principal
bridgetryan@stpetersgore.school.nz

It is a privilege to accompany our akōnga with their secondary education and support them as they shape their future. Their journey at St Peter's College is centred in Jesus Christ, who inspires us all to discover and develop the unquestionable goodness and talents that we each possess.​   
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Brendan Terry
Director of Religious Studies
brendanterry@stpetersgore.school.nz

Whilst the students and teachers work on their learning journeys, each day I am driven by the challenges to ensure the fabric of St Peter’s College is clean, stable and fiscally secure now and in the future. Traditionally, my work is behind the scenes, but I am enthused at becoming more involved with our students, making connections and seeing them thrive in the St Peter’s College environment.

Paula Robertson
​Executive Officer
execofficer@stpetersgore.school.nz

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Heads of Departments

Julie Burrows
Junior School

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Janelle Conlan
Physical Education & Health

Jo Carter
Science

Carolyn Hunter
​Mathematics

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Mandy Pearce
​English
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Sam Sanson
Social Sciences

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Neli Seumanutafa
​Arts
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John Watkins
​Technology​

For more staff photos:
Administration Team
Pastoral Team
International Team

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Teaching Staff

Juliet Abarahams-Byars: Social Studies
Borom Blakie: Science, Physics
Gabrielle Brenssell: Dean Year 9, Physical Education and Health, Food Technology
Will Byars: Commerce, Science
Pauline Cahill: Digital Technology, Religious Education, Music
Louise Grogan: Dean Year 11, Science, Biology, Specialist Classroom Teacher
Victoria Kelly: Dean Year 8, Music, Teacher in charge of Performing Art
Lee-Anne Kortbaoui: English, Teacher in charge of Media Studies
Robert Lynch: Mathematics, Accounting
Eileen McCabe: Assistant Director of Religious Studies
Joanne Morris: Mathematics (part time)
Kate McGowan: Mathematics, English, Social Studies, Religious Education
Lisa Perkins: Food Technology, Geography, Textiles Technology
Anne Perniskie: Director of Vocational Studies, Careers, Gateway, Hokonui Tertiary High School
John Ryan: Religious Education
Prue Scorgie: SENCO, Art, Social Studies
Kate Sinclair: English
Elmar Sollano: Physical Education and Health, Religious Education, Social Studies
Juliet Sorrel: Hard Materials Technology, Digital Technologies, DVC Graphics
Laura Thomas: English
Jacqui Thompson: Dean Year 12, Science
Julie Watkins: Dean Year 7, Mathematics
Vanessa Whangapirita: Te Reo Maori, Kapa Haka Tutor

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Support Staff

Catherine Baldock: Guidance Counsellor
Nikki Cunningham: Homestay Co-ordinator and International Administrator
Joy Delahunt: Gateway, Administration Assistant for Careers
Leiza Egan: Teacher Aide, Uniform Shop Manager, FOTE Technician
Julie Henry: Principal’s Personal Assistant, Office Manager
Heidi Heslip: Librarian
Adele Horne: Assistant to Executive Officer (part time)
Margo Iddenten: Office Assistant
Paula Robertson: Executive Officer
Ray Shanks: Property Manager, Caretaker
Hayley Stevenson: Teacher Aide
Vivian Tamblyn: Teacher Aide
Jessica Young: Sports Co-ordinator

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Where to next?

Administration Team

Pastoral Team

International Team