SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM

Daryl Gibbs - Principal

"I am honoured to have been selected by the Cambridge Middle School Board to serve and lead the learning for the Cambridge Middle School community.  My responsibility as the Principal is to ensure that your child continues to receive a high quality education within a safe, respectful and supportive environment. I believe the emerging adolescent is a very special and unique age group to teach. It takes a special balance of teaching knowledge, relationship building, caring and humour to be successful with middle school children. Children of this age are developing self-identity, opinions and an understanding of the world around them, and it takes people with a specific skill set and understanding to nurture them. I have a strong passion and commitment to developing programmes that support the academic, sporting, social and cultural development of our students. I look forward to working in partnership with you and your children."
Email: daryl@cms.school.nz

Bridget Watkins - Deputy Principal

"I am one of the Deputy Principals at Cambridge Middle School. Our kura is a dynamic and exciting place for our emerging adolescents to learn and grow in during their journey with us. I am passionate about supporting and growing our staff and their teaching practice, and pedagogical knowledge to be able walk alongside our ākonga and guide their learning and development during their time at Cambridge Middle School. My responsibilities include developing staff capability, curriculum design, communication, and coordinating incoming student transition. I am honoured to work alongside such dedicated and innovative teachers, in a supportive school community that is committed to the successful development of our emerging adolescents."
Email: bridget@cms.school.nz

Tagget Christophersen - Deputy Principal

"I am one of the Cambridge Middle School’s Deputy Principals. I am passionate about our kura and all it has to offer our ākonga. Some of my key responsibilities are curriculum, learning support, student engagement and school transitions. It is my privilege to support our ākonga, whānau and kaiako to make the most of their time at Cambridge Middle School. I have high expectations of our ākonga and support them to strive for excellence academically, socially and culturally. I look forward to working in partnership with you whilst your taitamaiti is at Cambridge Middle School."
Email: tagget@cms.school.nz

Charlott Bayliss - Assistant Principal

"I am one of the Assistant Principals at Cambridge Middle School.  I am very excited to be a part of the leadership team as well as being able to continue supporting students at the classroom level.  As one of the Assistant Principals I currently oversee EOTC and Digital Technologies as well as having a supporting role with Pastoral Care, school wide planning and staff well-being.  I have a passion for unlocking the potential of all students and feel lucky to be able to work alongside equally passionate staff here at Cambridge Middle School."
Email: charlott.b@cms.school.nz

Natalie Marsh - Assistant Principal

"As an Assistant Principal at Cambridge Middle School, I'm fortunate to be part of a team dedicated to student well-being. My role focuses on supporting student well-being and mentoring, addressing high health needs, and improving attendance. We embrace a restorative practice approach, prioritising individual student needs and fostering a strong sense of community. Ākonga are supported through various pastoral initiatives, including counselling and lunchtime clubs. By connecting with ākonga and whānau, we strive to create a supportive environment where all students can thrive. I'm incredibly grateful to work alongside dedicated professionals who share a common goal; ensuring the success of every ākonga."
Email: nataliemarsh@cms.school.nz or studentsupport@cms.school.nz

CMS TEACHERS 2025

Theresa Valvoi

Room 16
E: theresa@cms.school.nz
Team Leader

Andrew Burr

Vania McKeown

Debi Gallagher

Georgina Glenn

Room 09
E: georgina.g@cms.school.nz
Team Leader

Tian Hancke

Room 08
E: tian@cms.school.nz


Bevan Tohia

Amy Purchase

Deirdre Finn

Room 25
E: deirdre@cms.school.nz
Team Leader

Claire Hewson

Trisha Honey

Leanne Haddock

Larah Adams-O'Riley

Katie Burr

On Maternity Leave
E: katie.b@cms.school.nz
Team Leader

Harmony Cairns

Travis Maclennan

Marnie van de Wall

Kara Coulam

Rebecca Quayle

Room 01
E: bec.q@cms.school.nz
Team Leader

Danielle Fuller

Cullen Geurts

Natala Pettit

Room 05
E: natala.p@cms.school.nz
Team Leader

Clarissa Ricardo

Chris Garland

Jamie Hopson-Cameron

Room 10 on Wed. & Fri.
E: jamie.h@cms.school.nz

Chantell Harris

SPECIALIST TEAM

Julie Dawick

Visual Art
E: julie@cms.school.nz

Robyn Gibbeson

Food Technology
E: robyn@cms.school.nz

Jo Wright

Carla McCree

Design Thinking
E: carla.m@cms.school.nz

Tracey Andrews

Drama
E: tracey@cms.school.nz
Specialist Team Leader

Morgan Lewis

Sophie Dewstow-Wright

Anita Hawkins

Sports Co-ordinator
E: anita@cms.school.nz

Natalie Marsh

Pouarataki
Student Wellbeing Support & Mentoring
nataliemarsh@cms.school.nz

Leigh McManus

Pouarataki
E: leigh.m@cms.school.nz

Melissa Charleston

Kahurangi Heta

Te ao Maaori Support
kahurangi.h@cms.school.nz

Te Kore Poka

Te ao Maaori Support
tekore.p@cms.school.nz

OFFICE & PROPERTY

Jo Baker

Paula Harvey

Krista Bolton

Colin Hatton

Property Manager
E. colin@cms.school.nz

LEARNING SUPPORT STAFF

Christine O'Connor

Linnet Hatton

Lauren Gray

Janine van de Pas

Arleen Bridge

Santasha McGuire

santasha.m@cms.school.nz           

Phoebe Pettit

Kerri-Lee Kobus

Jeni Tamboer

Wanda Marais-Buitendach

Jenny Brown

Ella Smith

Paris Barnett

Dallas Rata-Makene

SCHOOL BOARD

Haydn Wright

Kia ora, I'm Haydn Wright. 

Since moving to Cambridge with my whānau, it’s been a privilege to call this place home. I’m originally from the South Island and have also lived in Auckland, Taranaki, and across the Waikato. I’m married with four awesome kids and have a background in education, most of it working with Intermediate-aged ākonga. I love this stage of learning, where students begin to discover who they are and what they’re passionate about.

I joined the Cambridge Middle School Board in 2024, and I am currently the Presiding Member. I have really enjoyed contributing to the vision of our school leaders, students, and community. I’m passionate about helping create an environment where every learner feels they belong and have opportunities to be their best selves.

CMS plays such an important role in supporting young people through these significant middle years, academically, socially, and personally. I’m excited to continue working alongside our tumuaki, kaiako, and community to make CMS a place where everyone thrives.

Lindsay Plasmeyer

I bring more than 20 years of experience in the building and construction industry, with a strong mix of hands-on expertise, leadership, and community focus that I believe brings value to the Board.

As a qualified carpenter, a Licensed Building Practitioner and a Project Manager, I have an extremely high attention to detail. Due to my training I have a personal interest in school infrastructure, maintenance, and future development.

Attendance of my own children at Cambridge middle school currently and in years to come gives me a long-term connection to CMS and gives me a strong and genuine commitment to supporting the school’s success—not only for my own children but for the wider community.

Sam Fursdon

Jo Cumming

Nikki Cattle

Danielle Fuller

Kia Ora, My name is Danielle Fuller and I am the Staff Representative on the School Board. 





WHĀNAU

Maori enjoying and achieving education success as Maori
(2013 Ministry of Education, Ka Hikitia Accelerating Success)

How we bring to life this vision at Cambridge Middle School

To meet with our Cambridge Middle School whānau one to two times a term to discuss:
Ways to engage our Maori students in learning at school;
Ways to engage whānau, hapu and iwi positively in their Maori student's learning, both inside and outside the classroom;
Ways to enhance our local curriculum to reflect the Maori identity, language and culture in each are.

Waiho I te toipoto, kaua I te toiroa
Let us keep close together, not wide apart

Kia mau ki to Maoritanga
Hold fast to your culture.


 

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