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We have five permanent teachers at the Crèche
and there are always three members of staff on duty for each
session, supported by two parents/caregivers. Our teaching
team is committed to ongoing professional development and
staff welcome the opportunity to discuss children's progress
with parents and caregivers. Our teachers treat all children
attending the Crèche with dignity and respect, and
use positive guidance to promote appropriate behaviour with
regard to each child's age and stage of development.
Sulo Pillay
 Hi,
I'm Sulo. My husband, my son and I left South Africa to settle
in New Zealand in 2002. I am a fully registered school teacher with many
years of experience in both primary and secondary schools. In New Zealand
I have worked as an ESOL teacher in a language school as well as in a
primary school. In 2005, I went back to Auckland University to do the
Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Early Childhood), so that I could get into
a field I really love, working with children. I started working here at
the Northcote Community Creche in May 2010 and took over as head teacher
in May 2011. My interests include cooking and baking, doing floral
arrangements and ballroom dancing.
Eva Bengtsson
 Hi,
my name is Eva Bengtsson and i'm one of the teachers here. I have
worked in many early childhood places here in NZ and in Sweden. I'm
a fully qualified and registered teacher. I have been an Early
Childhood Teacher for many years . I love working in a Community
Creche so I can have the chance of getting to know both parents/
caregivers and the children. I have 3 boys who are all at school
now. I love playing golf, going to the movies and spending time
with my family.
Anna Macnaught
 Hi,
my name is Anna Macnaught and I am a qualified teacher here at Northcote
Point Community Creche. I have a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
from AUT and have 6 years experience at Takapuna Playcentre and have
previously worked at Lakeview Kindergarten in Takapuna. I am a mother of
four and my youngest Evie has been coming to Northcote Point Community
Creche for some time. I live in this community and enjoy playing an active
role in it.
Hilary Funari-Roche
 Hi,
my name is Hilary Funari-Roche. I have enjoyed a teaching career divided
between working with children with extra needs in their homes and schools,
and working in early childhood settings, and I am very glad to be part of
the Northcote Community Creche team this year.My diplomas are in both Early
Childhood Education and Primary teaching, with a Bachelor of Learning and
Teaching -emphasis on literacy and special needs education.I have 3 children
- all adult now and working towards their own careers, plus creating their
families. We have 6 wonderful grandchildren so far . Being grandma would
have to be my top non-work passion and animals have always been a part of
my life - though our current head count is just one very hairy labrador and
a cat. Thank you for welcoming me into your community here.
Nera Yarker
 Hi,
I am Nera Yarker. My teaching career started in the Philippines .
I completed my B.A. and M.A. in Education and taught in the Philippines
for 5.5 years. I came to New Zealand in 1993. My eldest son came to this
crèche back in 2001 and my youngest son in 2006, so I have been
associated with this crèche for many years now. To keep me fit I like
walking and playing tennis with my family. I started relieving here
since June 2010 and thoroughly enjoy the children and families. It is a
pleasure and privilege to play a small part in the early education of
your children.
Yvonne Hoffmann
 Hi,
I am Yvonne Hoffmann the crèche administrator. My background is in
finance, accounting, payroll and counselling. I have worked for large
corporations, education providers and my last position of 6.5 years was
with a non profit agency as the administration manager and crisis phone
counsellor.I have 2 adult daughters, the eldest is a primary school
teacher, the youngest is an early childhood educator and a granddaughter
currently in the ‘terrible two’ stage.I come from a family committed
to voluntary service and have volunteered as a budget advisor, counsellor,
visitor for Age Concern and am currently a Home Visitor for the North
Shore Hospice.
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Our management committee is made up of teachers
and parents/caregivers.
Meetings are held once or twice per term
and we welcome anyone who wishes to help us. The committee
is responsible for:
- employing and supporting staff
- goal setting and strategic planning
- fundraising and financial management
- special events such as the Christmas parade and parent evenings
-ensuring mandatory requirements for operation are met
Around 80 families from all walks of life
use the Crèche. While the majority are from the local
area, children from as far as Albany and Ponsonby also attend.
The centre engenders a strong sense of community and pride
among the families who use it, typified by enthusiastic participation
in working bees to maintain and improve the facilities and
excellent support of fundraising events. The majority of children
go on to local kindergartens and primary schools, particularly
in Northcote and Birkenhead, and friendships among families
started at the Crèche often last well beyond these
early years.
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