Principal's Message
Jo Hunter (Principal)
Nau mai haere mai
A message from Principal Jo Hunter
A message from Principal Jo Hunter
Kia ora Carterton School Whānau,
I feel immensely privileged to have been appointed as the Principal of Carterton School starting Term 4, 2024. I’m thrilled to be part of such a vibrant and supportive community. Working alongside a passionate and skilled team of teachers and staff, I’m excited about the opportunities ahead for our awesome tamariki (children) as they learn, take risks, and thrive in a nurturing environment. Our school’s success is built on the strong foundations of our whānau (families), Board of Trustees, PTA, and the wider Carterton community, and I’m grateful for the support you all provide.
Having grown up in Masterton and lived in places like Dunedin, Auckland, and even the UK, I’m delighted to be back home in the beautiful Wairarapa region. One of the things I love most about Carterton School is the enthusiasm and friendliness of our students—they’re keen to learn and try new things. It’s these qualities that make our school so special, and I’m excited to build on them as we work together towards our school’s Vision: “Learning Together to Achieve Success.” Every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their best, and we’re committed to ensuring that learning is both fun and meaningful along the way.
Looking Ahead
As we embark on this new journey together, we’ll be seeking your input to help shape the future direction of our school. Over the coming term/s, we will be inviting you to share your ideas and thoughts to guide the next steps for Carterton School. Your voice is vital in helping us create an environment where every student can succeed, and I encourage you to get involved in this process. Whether you’re new to the school or a long-time member of our community, your perspective is important to us.
Building strong relationships with our students, staff, whānau, and the wider Carterton community is a top priority for me. I’d love to get to know each of you, so please don’t hesitate to come and say “Hi” over the coming weeks. Whether it's at school drop-off, pick-up, or one of our upcoming events, I’m eager to connect with you all.
Carterton School values:
Our ‘Carterton School 3Rs’ strongly support our goals and are central to the way we learn and work together. These values are upheld in all aspects of school life and by everyone who is involved with our kura.
Respect myself - Mana motuhake
Respect others - Manaakitanga
Respect our environment - Kaitiakitanga
Ngā mihi nui,
Jo Hunter
Principal
Carterton School