Senior Leadership Team
Denise Johnson
Principal
/Tumuaki
denise.johnson@hvhs.school.nz
Tim Fox
Deputy Principal (Operations & Systems/ Deputising for Principal)
tim.fox@hvhs.school.nz
Rob Everett
Deputy Principal (Student Academic Care & Achievement)
rob.everett@hvhs.school.nz
Fiona Pearson
Deputy Principal (Staff Wellbeing & Development)
fiona.pearson@hvhs.school.nz
Nick Larkin
Deputy Principal
(Curriculum)
nick.larkin@hvhs.school.nz
Grace Wright
Deputy Principal (Student Care & Wellbeing)
grace.wright@hvhs.school.nz
General Enquiries
The Main Office is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm during term time.
Email: office@hvhs.school.nz
Phone: (04) 566 4584
Absences
For absences, please include your student’s name, mentor class & reason for the absence.
Email: absences.notification@hvhs.school.nz
Phone: (04) 560 1568
App: via the HVHS SchoolBridge app (select the ‘Absences’ icon and follow the instructions)
Our Staff
Please email staff in this format: firstname.lastname@hvhs.school.nz
Senior Leadership Team
Principal / Tumuaki | Denise Johnson (JD) | denise.johnson@hvhs.school.nz |
Deputy Principal (Operations, Systems & Deputising for Principal) | Tim Fox (FX) | tim.fox@hvhs.school.nz |
Deputy Principal (Student Academic Care & Achievement) | Rob Everett (EV) | rob.everett@hvhs.school.nz |
Deputy Principal (Staff Wellbeing & Development) | Fiona Pearson (PN) | fiona.pearson@hvhs.school.nz |
Deputy Principal (Curriculum) | Nick Larkin (LN) | nick.larkin@hvhs.school.nz |
Deputy Principal (Student Care & Wellbeing) | Grace Wright (WR) | grace.wright@hvhs.school.nz |
Head of Learning Areas
English | Derek Wood (WD) | derek.wood@hvhs.school.nz |
Languages | Monique Anderson (AD) | monique.anderson@hvhs.school.nz |
Learning Pathways | Rob King (KI) | rob.king@hvhs.school.nz |
Mathematics | Jon Nash (NA) | jon.nash@hvhs.school.nz |
Physical Education, Food & Health | Mark Oates (OA) | mark.oates@hvhs.school.nz |
Science | Shane Harrison (HR) | shane.harrison@hvhs.school.nz |
Social Sciences | Hayley Knights (KS) | hayley.knights@hvhs.school.nz |
Technology | Katie Long (LO) | katie.long@hvhs.school.nz |
The Arts | Adrian Cartwright (CW) Anna Flaherty (FY) | adrian.cartwright@hvhs.school.nz anna.flaherty@hvhs.school.nz |
Deans
Year 9 Dean (for 2024) | Emma Pritchard (PR) | emma.pritchard@hvhs.school.nz |
Year 9 Dean (for 2024) | Angus Devine (DV) | angus.devine@hvhs.school.nz |
Year 9 Dean (for 2025) | Kirsten Taylor (TA) | kirsten.taylor@hvhs.school.nz |
Year 9 Dean (for 2025) | Richard Edwards (ED) | richard.edwards@hvhs.school.nz |
Year 10 Dean | Sarah Langley (LA) | sarah.langley@hvhs.school.nz |
Year 10 Dean | Frank Versteegen (VE) | frank.versteegen@hvhs.school.nz |
Year 11 Dean | Nicole Arnell (AR) | nicole.arnell@hvhs.school.nz |
Year 11 Dean | Jeremy Keane (KE) | jeremy.keane@hvhs.school.nz |
Year 12 Dean | Stephen Gibson (GI) | stephen.gibson@hvhs.school.nz |
Year 12 Dean | Sara Pollard (PO) | sara.pollard@hvhs.school.nz |
Year 13 Dean | Kirsten Taylor (TA) | kirsten.taylor@hvhs.school.nz |
Year 13 Dean | Richard Edwards (ED) | richard.edwards@hvhs.school.nz |
Wellbeing Team
Head of Wellbeing | Claire Ross (CR) | claire.ross@hvhs.school.nz |
School Counsellor | Joanna Logan (JL) | joanna.logan@hvhs.school.nz |
School Counsellor | Karen Molloy (ML) | karen.molloy@hvhs.school.nz |
School Counsellor | Lloyd Ward (WA) | lloyd.ward@hvhs.school.nz |
Youth Worker | Michael Broadley | michael.broadley@hvhs.school.nz |
Youth Worker | Alistair Morris | alistair.morris@hvhs.school.nz |
Youth Worker | Pip Morris | pip.morris@hvhs.school.nz |
Youth Worker (Wellbeing Space) | Renee Simanu | renee.simanu@hvhs.school.nz |
Youth Worker | Sophie Tennant | sophie.tennant@hvhs.school.nz |
Head of Specialist Areas
Head of Careers & Transition Pathways | Jude Allen (JA) | jude.allen@hvhs.school.nz |
Head of English Language | Sarah Roper (RO) | sarah.roper@hvhs.school.nz |
Head of Learning Support / Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) | Nicola Fletcher (FL) | nicola.fletcher@hvhs.school.nz |
Head of Tautoko (Supported Learning Centre) | Heather Lear (LR) | heather.lear@hvhs.school.nz |
International Student Director | Jodie Murden | jodie.murden@hvhs.school.nz |
Sports Director | Kristi Tia | kristi.tia@hvhs.school.nz |
Teachers
Monique Anderson (AD) | Head of Learning Area – Languages | monique.anderson@hvhs.school.nz |
Sheena Anglesey (AN) | Science | sheena.anglesey@hvhs.school.nz |
Aston Banks (BB) | Mathematics | aston.banks@hvhs.school.nz |
Nicole Arnell (AR) | English / Year 11 Dean | nicole.arnell@hvhs.school.nz |
Bernard Beckett (BE) | Dance & Drama | bernard.beckett@hvhs.school.nz |
Tyler Benson (BN) | Assistant Head of Learning Area – Mathematics | tyler.benson@hvhs.school.nz |
Roshaan Bhana (BH) | Digital Visual Communications & Digital Technology | roshaan.bhana@hvhs.school.nz |
Marcus Blomquist (BQ) | Mathematics | marcus.blomquist@hvhs.school.nz |
Sarah Bouagila (BG) | Mathematics | sarah.bouagila@hvhs.school.nz |
Ben Britton (BR) | Teacher in Charge – Digital Technology | ben.britton@hvhs.school.nz |
Ella Brown (BW) | English | ella.brown@hvhs.school.nz |
Evelyn Burgos (BU) | Mathematics | evelyn.burgos@hvhs.school.nz |
Esther Cardwell (CA) | English (On Leave) | esther.cardwell@hvhs.school.nz |
Adrian Cartwright (CW) | Head of Learning Area – The Arts | adrian.cartwright@hvhs.school.nz |
Jamie Casley (CA) | Literacy Coordinator | jamie.casley@hvhs.school.nz |
Alan Cathro (CT) | Art | alan.cathro@hvhs.school.nz |
Alana Charlton (CH) | Mathematics / Numeracy Coordinator | alana.charlton@hvhs.school.nz |
Lucy Chave (CV) | Commerce / Teacher in Charge – Accounting / Systems Manager | lucy.chave@hvhs.school.nz |
Paul Christeller (CI) | Mathematics | paul.christeller@hvhs.school.nz |
Daniel Ciapa (CP) | Teacher in Charge – Product Technology / Technical Coordinator | daniel.ciapa@hvhs.school.nz |
Krystal Clarke (CL) | Te Ao Māori | krystal.clarke@hvhs.school.nz |
Sarah Coales (CO) | Food / Sporting Excellence Programme / Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator | sarah.coales@hvhs.school.nz |
Cameron Conradie (CN) | Assistant Head of Learning Area – Mathematics | cameron.conradie@hvhs.school.nz |
James Davies (DS) | Science | james.davies@hvhs.school.nz |
Madeleine Dean (DA) | Languages | madeleine.dean@hvhs.school.nz |
Nicolas Delaire (DL) | Languages | nicolas.delaire@hvhs.school.nz |
Angus Devine (DV) | Physical Education & Health / Year 9 Dean | angus.devine@hvhs.school.nz |
Gemma Doran (DO) | English | gemma.doran@hvhs.school.nz |
Richard Edwards (ED) | Science / Teacher in Charge – Horticulture / Year 13 Dean (for 2024) / Year 9 Dean (for 2025) | richard.edwards@hvhs.school.nz |
Rebecca Feerick (FE) | English / Gifted & Talented Coordinator | rebecca.feerick@hvhs.school.nz |
Anna Flaherty (FY) | Head of Learning Area – The Arts | anna.flaherty@hvhs.school.nz |
Emma Gardenier (GA) | Dance & English / Teacher in Charge – Te Awakairangi | emma.gardenier@hvhs.school.nz |
Jamie Gibson (GB) | English | jamie.gibson@hvhs.school.nz |
Stephen Gibson (GI) | Teacher in Charge – Geography / Year 12 Dean | stephen.gibson@hvhs.school.nz |
Bryan Gillies (GL) | Technology / Teacher in Charge – Computer Science | bryan.gillies@hvhs.school.nz |
Charlotte Glucina (GN) | English | charlotte.glucina@hvhs.school.nz |
Madi Gold (GO) | Physical Education & Health | madi.gold@hvhs.school.nz |
Dylan Goldsmith (GS) | Science | dylan.goldsmith@hvhs.school.nz |
Joel Green (GE) | Social Sciences | joel.green@hvhs.school.nz |
Yanling Guo (GU) | English Language | yanling.guo@hvhs.school.nz |
Kirsty Hall (HA) | Mathematics | kirsty.hall@hvhs.school.nz |
Brooke Hall-Jones (HJ) | English (On Leave) | brooke.hall-jones@hvhs.school.nz |
Genevieve Hanify (HF) | Assistant Head of Learning Area – English / Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) | genevieve.hanify@hvhs.school.nz |
Bailey Harding (HD) | Mathematics | bailey.harding@hvhs.school.nz |
Shane Harrison (HR) | Head of Learning Area – Science | shane.harrison@hvhs.school.nz |
Anton Heyns (HY) | Mathematics | anton.heyns@hvhs.school.nz |
George Ichim (IC) | Science | george.ichim@hvhs.school.nz |
Annette Inglis (IN) | Science | annette.inglis@hvhs.school.nz |
Matua Rawiri Kapea (KA) | Social Sciences & Te Ao Māori | rawiri.kapea@hvhs.school.nz |
Jeremy Keane (KE) | Physical Education & Health / Year 11 Dean | jeremy.keane@hvhs.school.nz |
Taane Koorey-Te Huki (KT) | Physical Education & Health | taane.koorey-tehuki@hvhs.school.nz |
Matua Martin King (KG) | Te Ao Māori & Te Reo Māori | martin.king@hvhs.school.nz |
Ioanna Koroniadis (KO) | Dance & Drama / Teacher in Charge – Media Studies | ioanna.koroniadis@hvhs.school.nz |
Nicholas Kovacev (KV) | Music | nicholas.kovacev@hvhs.school.nz |
Hayley Knights (KS) | Head of Learning Area – Social Sciences | hayley.knights@hvhs.school.nz |
Jan Lammers (LM) | Physical Education & Health / Rugby Administrator | jan.lammers@hvhs.school.nz |
Sarah Langley (LA) | Teacher in Charge – Japanese / Year 10 Dean | sarah.langley@hvhs.school.nz |
Robyn Lantsbery (LY) | Social Sciences / Teacher in Charge – Classical Studies | robyn.lantsbery@hvhs.school.nz |
Kylie Lincoln (LI) | English | kylie.lincoln@hvhs.school.nz |
Jhan Lindsay (LIN) | Performing Arts Coordinator / Teacher in Charge – Itinerant Music Programme | jhan.lindsay@hvhs.school.nz |
Katie Long (LO) | Head of Learning Area – Technology | katie.long@hvhs.school.nz |
Katriona MacDonald (MO) | Music | katriona.macdonald@hvhs.school.nz |
Kate MacManus (MA) | English | kate.macmanus@hvhs.school.nz |
Shaun McRoberts (MC) | English & Japanese | shaun.mcroberts@hvhs.school.nz |
Olivia McVey (MV) | Art | olivia.mcvey@hvhs.school.nz |
Shelley Meehan (ME) | Science (On Leave) | shelley.meehan@hvhs.school.nz |
Bronwin Meyer (MY) | Mathematics & Science | bronwin.meyer@hvhs.school.nz |
Kylie Miller (MR) | Teacher in Charge – Biology / Assistant Head of Learning Area – Science | kylie.miller@hvhs.school.nz |
Victoria Mitchell (MT) | Literacy | victoria.mitchell@hvhs.school.nz |
Emily Morris (MS) | Science | emily.morris@hvhs.school.nz |
Matua Paul Morris (MI) | Dance, Drama & Te Ao Māori / Kaihāpai Māori (Pastoral Care of Māori Students) | paul.morris@hvhs.school.nz |
Jon Nash (NA) | Head of Learning Area – Mathematics | jon.nash@hvhs.school.nz |
Geoff Newby (NB) | Technology | geoff.newby@hvhs.school.nz |
Josh Nicholls (NI) | Acting Assistant Head of Learning Area – Physical Education & Health | josh.nicholls@hvhs.school.nz |
John Norris (NS) | Assistant Head of Learning Area – Technology | john.norris@hvhs.school.nz |
Amberleigh O’Hagan (OH) | Classics, Drama & Social Sciences | amberleigh.ohagan@hvhs.school.nz |
Mark Oates (OA) | Head of Learning Area – Physical Education, Food & Health | mark.oates@hvhs.school.nz |
Jane Paterson | English | jane.paterson@hvhs.school.nz |
Cara Penfold (PF) | Assistant Head of Learning Area – Technology | cara.penfold@hvhs.school.nz |
Corban Pointon (PT) | English | corban.pointon@hvhs.school.nz |
Philippa Plewinski (PL) | Assistant Head of Learning Area – Mathematics | philippa.plewinski@hvhs.school.nz |
Sara Pollard (PO) | English / Year 12 Dean | sara.pollard@hvhs.school.nz |
Elena Prado (PD) | Spanish | elena.prado@hvhs.school.nz |
Rachel Price (PC) | Social Sciences | rachel.price@hvhs.school.nz |
Emma Pritchard (PR) | Art / Year 9 Dean | emma.pritchard@hvhs.school.nz |
Jared Putt (PU) | Physical Education & Health | jared.putt@hvhs.school.nz |
Cian Quirke (QK) | Technology | cian.quirke@hvhs.school.nz |
Flynn Richards (RD) | Mathematics | flynn.richards@hvhs.school.nz |
Chris Riley (RI) | Science / Teacher in Charge – Physics | chris.riley@hvhs.school.nz |
Sarah Robbins (RB) | Mathematics & Science | sarah.robbins@hvhs.school.nz |
Isaac Robertson (RN) | Technology | isaac.robertson@hvhs.school.nz |
Sarah Roper (RO) | Head of English Language | sarah.roper@hvhs.school.nz |
Tom Salway (SA) | Assistant Head of Learning Area – Science | tom.salway@hvhs.school.nz |
Jonathan Sarich (SR) | Social Sciences | jonathan.sarich@hvhs.school.nz |
Maria Sebastian | Science | maria.sebastian@hvhs.school.nz |
Clare Sevicke-Jones (SJ) | Tautoko (Supported Learning Centre) | clare.sevicke-jones@hvhs.school.nz |
Raniah Shamonka (SH) | Literacy | raniah.shamonka@hvhs.school.nz |
Jill Skinner (SK) | Mathematics | jill.skinner@hvhs.school.nz |
Eric Speakman (SM) | Business Studies, Economics & Social Studies | eric.speakman@hvhs.school.nz |
Corey Spence (SP) | English / Assistant Head of Learning Area – English | corey.spence@hvhs.school.nz |
Rei Stokes (ST) | Science | rei.stokes@hvhs.school.nz |
Kirsten Taylor (TA) | Science / Year 13 Dean (for 2024) / Year 9 Dean (for 2025) | kirsten.taylor@hvhs.school.nz |
Sarah Thomas (TS) | Teacher in Charge – Design & Visual Communication | sarah.thomas@hvhs.school.nz |
Kat Thomsen (TH) | Assistant Head of Learning Area – Physical Health & Health / Head of Health (On Leave) | kathryn.thomsen@hvhs.school.nz |
Jason Tierney (TI) | Social Sciences | jason.tierney@hvhs.school.nz |
Iokopeta Tobeck (TO) | Physical Education & Health | iokopeta.tobeck@hvhs.school.nz |
Megan Tompsett (TT) | English & Social Sciences / Teacher in Charge – English Enrichment | megan.tompsett@hvhs.school.nz |
Jairo Trujillo-Ramirez (TJ) | Head of Learning Area – Languages | jairo.trujillo-ramirez@hvhs.school.nz |
Noel Tucker (TU) | Assistant Head of Learning Area – Physical Education & Health / Social Studies | noel.tucker@hvhs.school.nz |
Lucy Twigg (TW) | Assistant Head of Learning Area – Physical Education & Health / Food | lucy.twigg@hvhs.school.nz |
Frank Versteegen (VE) | Science / Year 10 Dean | frank.versteegen@hvhs.school.nz |
Aru Vythilingam (VY) | Social Sciences / Teacher in Charge – Economics | aru.vythilingam@hvhs.school.nz |
Rebecca Wainwright (WI) | Mathematics | rebecca.wainwright@hvhs.school.nz |
Nicole Webber (WE) | Art | nicole.webber@hvhs.school.nz |
Tim Webster (WB) | Social Sciences / Teacher in Charge – Tourism | tim.webster@hvhs.school.nz |
Liv Woodmas (WM) | Media & Social Studies | liv.woodmas@hvhs.school.nz |
Derek Woods (WD) | Head of Learning Area – English | derek.wood@hvhs.school.nz |
Hugh Williams (WL) | Geography & Social Sciences | hugh.williams@hvhs.school.nz |
Support Staff
Deena Anderson | Marketing & Communications Manager | deena.anderson@hvhs.school.nz |
Shayne Johnson | Learning Support Assistant (Bilingual Support Worker) | shayne.johnson@hvhs.school.nz |
Sheryl Beaumont | Learning Support Assistant (Tautoko, Supported Learning Centre) | sheryl.beaumont@hvhs.school.nz |
Jackie Bircham | Learning Support Assistant | jackie.bircham@hvhs.school.nz |
Jo Canton | First Aid Officer | joanne.canton@hvhs.school.nz |
Christine Carline | Learning Support Assistant (English Language) | christine.carline@hvhs.school.nz |
Claire Chamberlain | Food Technician | claire.chamberlain@hvhs.school.nz |
Thomasina Chappel | Attendance Officer | thomasina.chappel@hvhs.school.nz |
Rebecca Clarke | Learning Support Assistant (Tautoko, Supported Learning Centre) | rebecca.clarke@hvhs.school.nz |
Kelly Clayton | Learning Support Assistant (Tautoko, Supported Learning Centre) | kelly.clayton@hvhs.school.nz |
Eli Davidson | Learning Support Assistant (Tautoko, Supported Learning Centre) | eli.davidson@hvhs.school.nz |
Barbara Duff | Learning Support Assistant | barbara.duff@hvhs.school.nz |
Stephanie Fifield | Learning Support Assistant (Tautoko, Supported Learning Centre) | stephanie.fifield@hvhs.school.nz |
Jodene Fitness | Pathways Assistant | jodene.fitness@hvhs.school.nz |
Judith Gardiner | Archives | judith.gardiner@hvhs.school.nz |
Finn Gaupset | Sports Coordinator | finn.gaupset@hvhs.school.nz |
Mary Gilbert | Learning Support Assistant | |
Lana Goddard | Principals’ PA / Board Secretary | lana.goddard@hvhs.school.nz |
Shauna Gratton | Library Assistant | shauna.gratton@hvhs.school.nz |
Sharyn Heathcote | Learning Pathways Support Coordinator / Te Kura Coordinator | sharyn.heathcote@hvhs.school.nz |
Joanna Holm | International Administrator | joanna.holm@hvhs.school.nz |
Shayne Johnson | Caretaker | shayne.johnson@hvhs.school.nz |
Raewyn Kerr | Receptionist | raewyn.kerr@hvhs.school.nz |
Anna Kingsford | International Homestay Coordinator | anna.kingsford@hvhs.school.nz |
Simon Kydd | Property Manager | simon.kydd@hvhs.school.nz |
Veisinia Lotaki | Learning Support Assistant | veisinia.lotaki@hvhs.school.nz |
Jing Lyu | Learning Support Assistant (Tautoko, Supported Learning Centre) | jing.lyu@hvhs.school.nz |
Lesley Mackay | Enrolments Coordinator | lesley.mackay@hvhs.school.nz |
Jo-Anne McAsey | Learning Support Assistant | jo-anne.mcasey@hvhs.school.nz |
Suzie McClelland | Learning Support Assistant | suzie.mcclelland@hvhs.school.nz |
Diana McDonald | Resource Centre Assistant | diana.mcdonald@hvhs.school.nz |
Tara McKnight | Library Assistant | tara.mcknight@hvhs.school.nz |
Hayley McLean | Business Manager | hayley.mclean@hvhs.school.nz |
Daniel Mills | Sports Coordinator | daniel.mills@hvhs.school.nz |
Chloe Norling | Learning Support Assistant | chloe.norling@hvhs.school.nz |
Lisa O’Halloran | Learning Support Assistant | lisa.o’halloran@hvhs.school.nz |
Peti Olsen | Learning Support Assistant | peti.olsen@hvhs.school.nz |
Aki Paea | Cleaner | |
Helen Paton | Science Technician | helena.paton@hvhs.school.nz |
Lesley Robson | Learning Support Assistant | lesley.robson@hvhs.school.nz |
Ju Nay Say | Learning Support Assistant (English Language) | junaysay@hvhs.school.nz |
Anna Tabuzo | Learning Support Assistant (Tautoko, Supported Learning Centre) | anna.tabuzo@hvhs.school.nz |
Ross Tait | Technology Support | ross.tait@hvhs.school.nz |
Natasha Tarler | NZSL (New Zealand Sign Language) Educational Interpreter | natasha.tarler@hvhs.school.nz |
Rachel Thompson | Accounts Administrator | rachel.thompson@hvhs.school.nz |
Amanda Walters | Careers Advisor / Gateway Coordinator | amanda.walters@hvhs.school.nz |
Rachel Williams | Office Manager | rachel.williams@hvhs.school.nz |