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Our Staff and Classes
| Our teachers are our biggest asset. They’re passionate, dedicated and a strength of our school. Our teachers believe their gifts and talents are used in a way that is a response to God’s calling. They love, pray for and nurture our children – it’s never ‘just a job’! |
| Full-time Staff for 2017 (alphabetical order): Mrs Christina Ackermann L.P.T.C. Mr Ethan Aloiai BTchg Mrs Minda Busch BEd Miss Priscilla Dhinakar BA, DipTchg Mrs Madelaine du Plessis BEd Miss Louise Kennedy (Team Leader) BA, DipTchg Mr Scott Kennedy BA, BSc, DipTchg Mrs Leonie Logan BEd, DipTchg Miss Char Luck (Team Leader) HDipEd (Special Ed) Miss Jessica Sonneveld BTchg Part-time Teachers: Mrs Susan Dando BSc, BA, DipTchg Mr Richard Flinn MBA, MDiv Mrs Amarjit Kaur BEd Mrs Maree Kennedy Mrs Shirley Smith DipTH, DipRE, DipTchg Miss Daniella Verissimo BA, DipTchg |
Classes may be grouped in different levels from year to year depending on numbers. Principal: Mr Shane Kennedy BEd, DipTchg Executive Officer: Mrs Geraldine Oosterbeek DipCom, DipPR Admin Assistant: Mrs Susan Lowen Teacher Aides: Mrs Nicole Fickling Caretaker: Mr Maurice Papesch IT Specialist: Mr Arco van de Weg |
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TEACHERS Miss Char Luck: "It is such a blessing and privilege to teach at a school that reflects family and God's love. The children love learning here and it is a joy to teach them." |
 Mr Shane Kennedy
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Mrs Christina Ackermann: "At MCS there are strong principles in place with God's Word as the foundation. Each student is valued as someone with special abilities and a unique contribution to make to others." |
 Mrs Geraldine Oosterbeek
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Mr Ethan Aloiai: "I am thankful to be a part of Manukau Christian School and am eagerly anticipating this opportunity. I am thrilled to be able to preach the gospel daily in an environment permeated by a biblical worldview. I look forward to teaching children to love God and to learn about His world." |
 Mrs Shirley Smith |
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Mrs Leonie Logan: "I love the environment at MCS where we can freely share our Christian beliefs with the children. I also love the supportive and caring people who nurture the children in our school." |
 Miss Daniella Verissimo
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Mrs Minda Busch "I love being part of the MCS family. It is a privilege to not only be involved in shaping children to become responsible and develop a love for learning, but also to discover the Love, Glory and Faithfulness of our God." |
 Mrs Nicole Fickling
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Miss Jessica Sonneveld:
"MCS has provided me with a rich education taught by nurturing, inspiring teachers. I now have the privilege to return and do the same. My ultimate passion is to see children love Jesus and love learning."
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 Mrs Maree Kennedy
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Miss Louise Kennedy: "I love working at MCS. I feel privileged to be able to open God's word and pray with and for my class. I love the culture here, where there is a real enthusiasm and passion for learning." |
 Mrs Susan Lowen
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Mr Scott Kennedy:
"Teaching at MCS is an absolute pleasure. Our no excuses policy and high expectations lead to solid results. But more importantly than this, our students are daily presented with the gospel challenge to repent and believe in King Jesus." |
 Mr Maurice Papesch
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Miss Priscilla Dhinakar: "While it's a privilege to be able to teach young people skills to make sense of their world, how much more wonderful it is to be able to give them the enduring gift of the good news about Christ." |
 Mr Arco van de Weg
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 Mrs Amarjit Kaur |
 Mrs Susan Dando |
OUR MISSION STATEMENTTo pursue excellence for Christ by developing our God-given gifts and using them in His service. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT US |
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