Principal

Neal Duff

Contact Details

Phone: +64-6-324 8717
Fax:     +64-6-324 8717

Email:  office@kopane.school.nz

Availability:

0830 - 1530 (Mon - Fri)

Neal Duff

Brief Bio

Tena Koutou Katoa

Hello my name is Neal Duff and I am fortunate enough to be the Principal of Kopane School. I had a brief association with Kopane for three terms in 2004 when I was the relieving Principal. This was a fairly tumultuous time as the �floods struck� and the school was relocated to Highden Estate.

For most of my teaching career I�ve been a Principal of schools of varying sizes. However my passion is small country schools like Kopane where I believe:

• The needs of every child can be catered for in small classes and with children receiving individual attention as required.
• The school has a real sense of family; the children look after each other and genuinely care about others.
• The school strongly encourages the partnership between the school and the home.
• Pupils play a role in designing and managing their own learning.
• Children can be taught within a creative, caring and encouraging environment.
• A rich range of experiences can be provided where knowledge and skills can be taught in everyday contexts.
• Risk taking, creativity and innovation can be taught, not just encouraged.
• Children can really achieve to their potential.

The staff at Kopane are committed to the education of the children in their care.

If at any time you would like to discuss the enrolment of your child (children), have any queries or would simply just like to have a chat please don�t hesitate to get in touch.

Regards Neal