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Meet The Staff

Bruce Tong

Bruce TongContact via Email
Principal - Wentworth Primary School & College
M.Ed.Admin., B.Ed., Dip Tchg.

Prior to becoming the founding Principal at Wentworth, Bruce was Deputy Principal at Westlake Boys' High School.  Originally trained as a Primary School teacher, Bruce has a wealth of educational experience both within the primary and secondary service including responsibilities for strategic planning, school-wide curriculum development and management of pastoral care and guidance.  Bruce is a keen sportsman who has managed and coached rowing and hockey to a senior level.
Kadon Captain

Kadon CaptainContact via Email
Years 1 & 2
BA (USA), GDip Tchg (Primary)

Kadon has a 5 year University Degree and teaching qualification from the USA, a TESOL certification specialising in linguistics, English syntax and phonics. Kadon taught for nine years in the USA before moving to Christchurch where she taught for 3 years prior to coming to Wentworth in 2011.  Kadon's dynamic personality and her energy, enthusiasm and expertise in the Year 1 and 2 levels are a real asset to the school.
Chris Donovan

Chris DonovanContact via Email
Years 3 & 4
BA (Auckland), GDip Tchg (Primary)

Chris previously taught at Whangaparaoa Primary School where he was Senior Teacher and Head of Mathematics.  His strengths are Maths, Science, Literacy and P.E.    Prior to teaching Chris spent 17 years in international banking and lived in a number of different countries.
Teresa King

Teresa KingContact via Email
Years 5 & 6
B.Ed. (Tchg)

Teresa is an experienced teacher having taught at Matakana and Stanmore Bay Schools. Teresa’s expertise in numeracy lead her to be appointed as a numeracy advisor for the Auckland University’s “Team Solutions” team, advising teachers throughout Rodney. Teresa’s strengths also include Art, Information Technology and accelerated learning strategies.
Natasha Duffett

Natasha DuffettContact via Email
International Student Director

Natasha is responsible for the enrolment of international students for both the Primary and College. She also places international students with local 'homestay families', ensuring continuous pastoral care while the students are in full-time study. Natasha works from 9am to 3pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you are the parent of an international student, an Agent, or a local family interested in providing a caring home for one of our international students, please contact Natasha.
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