Cambridge Primary School

Quality - Tradition – Innovation

Rutherford Teachers

Ian Harrison
Role

Teacher - Room 1 - Year 5/6

Email

ian@cambridgeprimary.co.nz

General Information

My name is Ian Harrison and I am a teacher in the senior syndicate. I have been teaching at CPS for 8 years and it has been a pleasure watching the school develop many wonderful learning programmes. We truly have a fantastic team of staff with a great supportive culture.

I have a busy home life and enjoy playing with my children Miki and Rory. Life is always on the go which is just the way I like it. I even make time to complete the odd jigsaw puzzle generally over the Christmas break. Rule of thumb: Always start with the edges.

Don't worry, jigsaws are not my main passion, football is. Go Chelsea!

Sophie Dewstow- Wright
Role

Teacher - Room 3 - Year 4/5

Email

sophie@cambridgeprimary.co.nz

General Information

Hi there, I am Sophie Dewstow-Wright and I have been teaching at Cambridge Primary since the beginning of 2016. I love teaching in the Rutherford Syndicate with the senior children of the school. I thrive on building strong relationships with the children I teach and the families of our school. CPS is a fantastic place for children to learn, explore and grow (especially with our pool, flying fox, Stanaway Reserve, scooter and cycle track!).

Previous to joining the teaching profession, I completed a Film Degree and spent a few years in the Film and Television industry. I also enjoy many outdoor activities and have worked in France and Canada for a couple of snow seasons.

Liam Carroll
Role

Teacher - Room 4 - Year 5/6

Email

liam@cambridgeprimary.co.nz

General Information

My name is Liam Carroll. This is my second year at Cambridge Primary. I have been teaching in the Cambridge area for the past six years. Coming to Cambridge Primary offers an opportunity to teach a new year group. I am really looking forward to the year ahead. My belief is that the primary school years are as much about what you learn as who you become in the process.

Carol-Lynn Hill
Role

Snr Teacher - Room 4 - Year 4/5

Email

cl@cambridgeprimary.co.nz

General Information

Hi my name is Carol-Lynn Hill. I have been at CPS since 2002.

I have taught in the junior area of the school for most of this time but in 2015 I started teaching and leading the Hillary Syndicate. Then this year I have moved to the Rutherford Syndicate where I teach collaboratively with Sophie D-W in a Year 4-6 class. I also lead the Rutherford Syndicate.

My passions outside of school are building and landscaping. I have designed and created some exciting projects over the years and my next project is to build a full outdoor kitchen in our outdoor entertainment area.

I am also a self-confessed gadget geek and love all things ICT! I am married to Nik (also a teacher) and am the proud mother of 2 beautiful girls, Campbelle (16) and Abby (13).

Di Kelly
Role

Teacher - Room 5 - Year 5/6

Email

diana@cambridgeprimary.co.nz

General Information

I am currently teaching a year 5/6 class in Rutherford Syndicate.

I have held management positions in the past but decided that I enjoy being in the classroom best.

I love being with the children, introducing them to new things and watching their excitement as they discover what a wonderful world we live in.

I enjoy all subjects but my passions would be art and maths.

Out of school I enjoy, travelling, fishing, painting and cake decorating.
Every year I take on a new project, eg. last year it was metal jewellery making and at present it's gully restoration.

Next year, who knows?