Kia ora, I’m Jude — Head Teacher at Little Waves Paraparaumu.
I’m a fully qualified and certificated Early Childhood Teacher, and I graduated in 2013. Since then, I’ve worked at several centres across the Kāpiti Coast, including in two Head Teacher roles, and I feel fortunate to now be part of the Little Waves whānau.

I live in Paraparaumu with my partner, and I have two married tamariki who are my absolute pride and joy. You might catch a little English accent when we kōrero — I moved to Aotearoa in 1970, so I’m a bit of a Kiwi-English blend!

I’m passionate about creating a calm, nurturing, and joyful learning environment where our tamariki feel safe, confident, and valued for who they are. I believe in fostering strong whanaungatanga (relationships), practising manaaki (care and kindness), and supporting each child’s individual learning journey through ako (shared learning). I love mentoring and working alongside kaiako to design rich, engaging experiences that support learning and social and emotional growth.

PRESCHOOL KAIAKO

Ko Whitireia te whenua
Ko Raukawa te moana
Ko Ngati Toa te iwi
Ko Raukawa ki Otaki toku marea
No Porirua ahau
My name is Sonya I am a mother of three beautiful daughters and a nanna to two precious mokopuna. I have been part of the Little Waves whanau since 2005.

My name is Georgina. I live in Raumati South with my partner and my puppy Bear and kitten Bambi. I’m originally from down South - Timaru and then Invercargill but moved up this way for some better weather and to be closer to a bigger city. I absolutely love the Kapiti Coast and all it has to offer. My favourite things to do are taking my puppy for a walk down the beach each night, spending time with family, going to concerts and travelling when I can afford it.

I have been teaching for 6 and a half years and believe in and support a calm environment for the under twos. I value respectful practices and empowering communication and fostering a sense of belonging for the tamariki and their Whānau. It is one of the best parts of the job when I see tamariki succeed at something they had doubted themselves with, and the immense pride they have when they master these skills. 

PRESCHOOL KAIAKO