Welcoming New Staff to Orewa College in Term 2, 2025

Orewa College is proud to welcome more new staff this term across teaching and support staff roles. The new staff strengthen our kura with their skills, passion and commitment to ākonga success.

Who’s Joining the Team?

We’re excited to introduce four new staff members joining us in Term 2:

  • Quein MacLeod – Commerce Teacher (starting 3 June)

  • Rupert Herring – Design Technology (starting 12 May)

  • Sanri Draht – Nursing Support (started Term 2)

  • Andrew Nix – Science (started 31 March)

These new colleagues bring valuable subject knowledge, care and fresh ideas to their departments.


Strengthening Our Support Team

In addition to teaching staff, we're delighted to acknowledge new members of our support team, who help keep our kura running smoothly every day.

From left in the staff photo:

  • Angela Mandeville – Careers Administrator

  • Kirsty Greening – Year 7 & 8 Department Assistant

  • Amy Odlin – Science Lab Technician

  • Donna Taylor – Finance Administrator

  • Mitch Collins – Teacher Aide

Our new staff, both teaching and support, bring more energy and commitment to our kura. Their contributions will help us continue to provide a caring, high-quality learning environment for all students.

We look forward to the positive impact these new team members will have at Orewa College. Nau mai, haere mai – welcome to our community!