At Newton Central Primary School we accept enrolments from international students for Years 1 to 6. Our code of practise, state that all young international students must live with a parent in New Zealand to study at Newton Central Primary School.
Meet the International Department
Riki Teteina
Riki has worked 23 years in International Education (Thailand, Indonesia and Philippines), and has a strong affiliation with Asia and International Students, and those learning English as an additional language.
Josephine McKendrey
Josephine has worked at Newton Central since 2004. She has worked a classroom teacher as well as in her management roles in senior leadership team. She works mostly supporting the Principal with the day-to-day running of the school and with students, teachers, kaiāwhina and families with special needs.
Sandra Honey
Sandra is our International Student Co-ordinator and works as our ESOL teacher. Sandra handles all the paperwork involved in the international students part of the school, including enrolments for international students and the associated documents from their families.