Kia ora, my name is Robyn Walker

I have been a teacher here at Preschool since 2005 and I hold a diploma in Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood).

I was born in Blenheim on a high-country sheep and cattle station which is where my love of animals and nature began. Previous to returning to NZ a the end of 2004 with my daughter, India Rose, I spent almost 30 years travelling, living and experiencing so many different cultures, as well as working on enviromental, humanitarian and wildlife conservation projects, which lead me into teaching, particularly early childhood. What better way to creative positive change than from grassroots level? I believe that all tamariki are capable and competent of influencing and creating change. The small ripples we create in early child spread ever outwards and we are nurturing the kaitiaki/care takers of the future.

I lead our Enviroschools program and have done so since we first became an Enviroschool in 2008 and I am incredibly proud of the progress we have make on our journey. It is very much a team effort involving our whole community and beyond.

I have a passion for education and leaning and believe that it is a lifelong adventure instilled with joy and a sense of wonder as we teach and learn with our beautiful tamariki.