Kākano

Tēnā koutou katoa. Ko Chelsea Renshaw tōku ingoa. I love working at Tītahi Bay School. I am approaching my 14th year of teaching, with 12 of those years spent at this Kura. I have two tamariki, aged 8 and 4. It is an absolute privilege to work within this supportive community, alongside so many wonderful kaiako and tamariki. Our Kura offers many wonderful opportunities for tamariki to learn and grow as unique individuals. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my whānau, cooking, exercising, and having fun with my friends.

Tēnā koutou katoa. Ko Nicholas Pile (Matua Piki) tōku ingoa. I am beyond thrilled to embark on my teaching career at Kura Street for 2026 following the completion of my postgraduate teaching studies. As a Bay local, I absolutely love everything this community is about and couldn’t think of a better place to begin alongside our incredible kaimahi and tamariki. I am passionate about creating a classroom environment grounded in whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, and kaitiakitanga, where strong relationships are built and all cultures and backgrounds are respected, valued, and celebrated to support positive learning experiences for every ākonga. Outside of school, you’ll usually find me outdoors or catching up with people. I like going for walks with my partner and our dog, getting out for a surf, playing a bit of golf, and heading away on camping trips around the country. I also enjoy spending quality time with whānau and friends.

Kia ora. Kō Sarah Taylor tōku ingoa.
I have been teaching for 17 years, and most of these at this wonderful kura. It is the amazing tamariki, kaimahi and environment that makes this place feel like a home away from home for me. Currently, I teach at Titahi Bay School part-time. Outside of school I am busy with my own three children, cooking, reading or exercising- my favourite ways to relax!

Kia ora koutou e te whānau, ko Cherie tōku ingoa. It is such a privilege to be part of the Tītahi Bay School community. From the first time I walked through the door, I knew this was a kura whose kaupapa and values resonated with me. Born and raised in Orongomai, Upper Hutt, I moved with my husband and three children (currently aged 8–16 years) to Porirua more than ten years ago, after several years living overseas. I’m passionate about Sir Mason Durie’s model of Te Whare Tapa Whā – places of wellbeing that embody physical, mental, and emotional health, rooted in whānau and whenua. I’m keen to help cultivate respectful learning environments that provide nurture, warmth, consistency, and a good deal of humour and creativity too. Places where all tamariki feel seen, heard, and can thrive. In my spare time, I love to garden and be outside, journal and read, make art, and walk our beautiful pup beside the sea. Poipoia te kākano kia puāwai – Nurture the seed, and it will bloom.