Our People

Teaching Staff:

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Ms Karin Hopkins 

Principal

karinhopkins@clinton.school.nz

Miss Kathryn Miller

Room 1 Kuriwao : NE - Year 1 Teacher

kathrynm@clinton.school.nz

Whaea Sarah Cocks

Room 2 Popotunoa : Year 2 - 3 Teacher

Deputy Principal

sarahcocks@clinton.school.nz

Mrs Berna Tuhaka

Room 3 Taumata: Year 4 - 5 Teacher

bernadinet@clinton.school.nz 

Casey Young

Mrs Cindy Harliwich

Room 4 Wairuna: Year 6 - 8 Teacher

cindyh@clinton.school.nz

Mr Andrew Lee

Room 4 Wairuna: Year 6 - 8 Teacher

andrewlee@clinton.school.nz

Miss Casey Young 

Release teacher - across school

caseyyoung@clinton.school.nz

Support Staff

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Mrs Tracey Burnet 

admin@clinton.school.nz

School Secretary

Mrs Aroha Smith

arohasmith@clinton.school.nz

Teacher Aide
Sports Co-ordinator

Mrs Carla Campbell 

carlac@clinton.school.nz

Teacher Aide

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Mrs Kaz Collie 

karralin@clinton.school.nz

Teacher Aide

Mrs Cornel Falconer

cornelf@clinton.school.nz

Teacher Aide

Ms Chris Carruthers

Cleaner / Caretaker

Board of Trustees Members

Joey Stainton-Herbert - Board Chair

josephstainton-herbert@clinton.school.nz

Karin Hopkins - Principal

Lisa Anderson - Secretary

Sarah Cocks - Staff Trustee

Tracey Powley - Trustee

Chris Hurst - Trustee

James Allan - Trustee

Jessica Roy - Trustee

The Board of Trustees is responsible for seven key work areas in the school, which are:

  • development and ongoing review of the school charter.
  • monitoring and reviewing your school’s progress.
  • putting in place a policy framework.
  • employing the principal.
  • managing assets.
  • ensuring your school’s legal compliance.
  • implementing the National Education Guidelines

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The school enjoys a long association with a supportive PTA who make significant contributions to the school and actively support the staff in delivering educational opportunities. 

As a member of Clinton School, you automatically become a member of the PTA and as such are invited to participate in all meetings.

President: Kaz Collie

Deputy President: Emma Sutherland

Treasurer: Shannon Wells

Secretary: Emily Wilson

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