Head of Academic Curriculum

Kirsten Selfe - Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) & Diploma in Teaching (Dip. Teach.) (English)

Kirsten trained at Palmerston North Teachers' College and completed her degree in education at Massey University (Palmerston North). After three years in the Primary sector, she moved into the Secondary sector to teach English and Music at Colenso High School, in Napier. Kirsten then moved to England where she taught in various church and state schools, over seven years, including William Byrd Primary in Hayes, Middlesex, where she was co-ordinator for Music and Community Liaison. Upon returning to New Zealand in 1996, Kirsten 'kept her hand in' (while taking time out to be a mother), tutoring School Certificate English.

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Maths/Science

Melissa Hempstead - Bachelor of Teaching – Conjoint, Bachelor of science – Biology Major, Earth Science Minor.

Melissa finished her training at the University of Waikato in 2009 and since then has taught in various capacities. She has been a relief teacher at numerous schools around the Waikato and her hometown of Hamilton and during her travels abroad in 2010-2011 worked as a science and maths teacher at a performing arts college in Tonbridge, Kent, Hillview School for Girls.

Melissa has travelled extensively around Europe, the United Kingdom, Egypt and the United States. She is interested in sports, skiing, music, science (of course) and travel. With a creative flare and passion for science it is hoped Melissa will help students succeed in science.

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PE:

Expert Coaches are brought in for all areas e.g.

• Basket Ball
• Hockey
• Netball
• Gymnastics
• Soccer
• Rugby
• Cross Country
• Swimming
• Various team sports.

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History/Geography

Annie Clayton - BA (Honours) – National University of Singapore MAJORS: English Literature & Political Science, Diploma in Education: Institute of Education (Spore) Masters (MA) – Auckland University MAJOR: English Literature

Other Qualifications:
Piano – Grade 8, Theory - Grade 7, Practical (LRSM)

Annie knew she would be a teacher from the time she used to forcibly "instruct" her little brother & sister when she was 6! Her love of literature saw her teaching tertiary-aged students in various colleges in Singapore from 1988. In 1994 she completed her MA in English Literature in Auckland University and found time to meet and marry her husband, Marcus, a Brit who carries a Kiwi passport. She took time out (about 3 years) to have 2 lovely children, Tabitha & Caleb.

After 10 years in Singapore, the Claytons uprooted & found 'greener pastures' in New Zealand, which they now call home.

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Junior School

Jacqui Hopkins Bachelor of Arts (Education and Music), Diploma in Teaching, LTCL (Bassoon)

Jacqui has been teaching at The Corelli School for a number of years, and has been Deputy Principal for the last two years. Since working at Corelli, Jacqui has extended the age groups taught and now teaches English at all levels up to the end of Year 11, and Junior and Senior mathematics.

Jacqui has two children, both of whom attended Corelli and have gone on to study Performance Music at University.

In her spare time, Jacqui learns the bassoon and plays in various community orchestras. She also enjoys photography and walking, hobbies which she shares with her husband, Ashley.

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