Our Staff
At Windwhistle we are very proud of our talented teaching and support team. Please scroll down to get to know us a little better.
bronwen seaward - principal - Teacher room 2
Kia ora, talofa lava, greetings
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to our school and also extend a special welcome to new students, parents and families who have started, or will start with us this year.
As many of you will be aware I am new to Windwhistle School and am looking forward to getting to know the local community over the next few weeks and months. I have been teaching in the Malvern and wider Selwyn Districts for the last 13 years most recently with 9 years at Darfield High School and the last 2 years at West Melton School. I love teaching and am passionate about helping children reach their potential as learners and young people. I am excited about being your Principal and look forward to working alongside you and your children.
It has been wonderful to see the vitality in our learners as they arrive and leave each day with happy smiles on their faces. They are keen to share their happenings from the holidays, catch up with friends and welcome our new students (and staff). I have been very impressed with the children's determination and resilience as they embrace the challenges the new year brings. Jane, Kathy and I are looking forward to working alongside you and your children throughout the year ahead.
Ka kite
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to our school and also extend a special welcome to new students, parents and families who have started, or will start with us this year.
As many of you will be aware I am new to Windwhistle School and am looking forward to getting to know the local community over the next few weeks and months. I have been teaching in the Malvern and wider Selwyn Districts for the last 13 years most recently with 9 years at Darfield High School and the last 2 years at West Melton School. I love teaching and am passionate about helping children reach their potential as learners and young people. I am excited about being your Principal and look forward to working alongside you and your children.
It has been wonderful to see the vitality in our learners as they arrive and leave each day with happy smiles on their faces. They are keen to share their happenings from the holidays, catch up with friends and welcome our new students (and staff). I have been very impressed with the children's determination and resilience as they embrace the challenges the new year brings. Jane, Kathy and I are looking forward to working alongside you and your children throughout the year ahead.
Ka kite
Jane McMillan - Teacher - Room 1
Kiaora koutou
Ko Jane McMillan tōku ingoa. Kei te kiako ahau ki ruma tahi. I have the privilege of teaching the children in Years 0 - 3. I began teaching at Windwhistle in January 2006 after spending 4 years as a Reading Recovery teacher for the Hororata Cluster. I started teaching in 1981 and have taught in South Auckland, London, Invercargill, Carterton and Darfield. My husband Grant is currently Principal at James Cook High in Manurewa and we inter-island commute in the weekends. We have 3 children: Sean 25, Sarah 22 and James 20. Windwhistle is a very special school and it is a joy to come to school each day.
Ngā mihi.
Ko Jane McMillan tōku ingoa. Kei te kiako ahau ki ruma tahi. I have the privilege of teaching the children in Years 0 - 3. I began teaching at Windwhistle in January 2006 after spending 4 years as a Reading Recovery teacher for the Hororata Cluster. I started teaching in 1981 and have taught in South Auckland, London, Invercargill, Carterton and Darfield. My husband Grant is currently Principal at James Cook High in Manurewa and we inter-island commute in the weekends. We have 3 children: Sean 25, Sarah 22 and James 20. Windwhistle is a very special school and it is a joy to come to school each day.
Ngā mihi.
Kathy Mehrtens - Principal Release Teacher - Room 2
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It is my privilege to teach the Year 4-6 class two days a week.
I enjoy creating learning opportunities that connect the children to their community; that provide a “real life” purpose for their learning and that help them to develop to be the best version of themselves. When I’m not at Windwhistle I work full time on our sheep and cattle farm that my husband and I own at Kowai Bush. I very much enjoy catching up with our adult children, walking in the mountains and trying to keep the garden under control. |