Leadership Team
Sioned Oliver
Tumuaki
About Me
I began my teaching career in London, before moving back to my native Wales to work for a local authority, where I ran a specialist unit working with students across primary and high schools. In 2011, my family and I moved to Aotearoa. In 2025 I became Tumuaki of Te Kahu Amohia - Fairhaven School. I have a passion for ensuring that our students engage in quality learning and experience equity with their peers. Outside of school, I enjoy running and spending time with my whānau.
Sophie Ellmers
Deputy Principal
About Me
Originally from London, I have taught in Specialist Schools in the UK and New Zealand for the past 13 years at both the Junior and Senior level. Currently, I oversee our Junior and Intermediate classes. I am particularly passionate about working with students who have complex needs and I completed my Specialist Teacher in Complex Needs Postgraduate Diploma in 2018. Outside of school, I am generally found with my husband and two young children enjoying the beautiful outdoors.