1994+-+2003

This plaque is in memory of Mrs Anne Currie who taught Tauwhare School from 1980-2001 first as a teacher and then as principal. This sculpture of a tree is in middle of Mrs Anne Currie's wall surrounded by tiles designed by all the current pupils showing their memories of Mrs Currie.

On the 7th of November 2001 Tauwhare School had a Tupperware party to fundraise for the senior playground. Mrs Bev Barbarich, a new teacher came to Tauwhare School to teach room 3. She brought a bird with her and its name was Berty. The elections were held for the Board of Trustees, to see who would hold the following positions. Just below are the results.

Chair Person - Bruce Wills Secretary - Mike Hempstead Treasurer - Brenda Bromell Property - Wayne Brown

Here is a list of all the staff that worked at Tauwhare School on January the 31st 2002.

Mrs Fiona Rippey; taught years 4,5,6 in room 1 and was also the principal. Hona Harvey; taught Thursday and Friday in room 1 and he was the principal release teacher as well. Mrs Bev Barbarich; taught years 1,2,3 in room 3. Ms Phillipa Melton; taught reading recovery/extension/enhancement. Ms Paula Brown was a teacher aid and was a secretary and still is today. Ms Wendy Morris; was the cleaner.

The new classroom Room 4 was planned and started being built in late 2002.

In 2003 Mrs Sharon Belsham was employed to teach Year 3 and 4 in Room 2 and Mrs B moved into the brand new classroom Room 4 with Year 1 children. The teachers and children worked while the administration block and new staffroom were built.