Alexandra Kathryn Higgie

I strive to build supportive and respectful relationships with all those I teach and to provide an effective and engaging curriculum for my students. My experience working in a Mātauranga Māori framework, with diverse learners and their whānau, has helped to create a solid foundation for learning using place-based education.udents’ growth mind-set and fostering active, confident, creative and innovative learners and thinkers. I always place high expectations on myself and my responsibilities as a role model and educator.

Sheena Stampa, Principal, sheenas@duriehill.school.nz, 027 310 1980, Durie Hill School

Cara Johnston, Deputy Principal, caraj@duriehill.school.nz, 027 778 7608, Durie Hill School

• Highly self-motivated and results-driven educator with a strong work ethic, consistent attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates excellence in multitasking, time management, and organisation, ensuring effective delivery of both classroom and wider school responsibilities.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with students, colleagues, parents, whānau, fostering inclusive and collaborative learning environments.
• Actively supports and implements learner-centred pedagogies aligned with the New Zealand Curriculum, promoting student agency, engagement, and success.
• Adaptable and flexible across various year levels and learning needs, with demonstrated expertise in planning, delivering, and evaluating engaging, differentiated programs.
• Technologically proficient, with a sound understanding of ICT tools used to enhance learning, streamline administration, and support student outcomes.
• Successfully integrated structured approaches such as BLSA Structured Literacy and Structured Maths into daily teaching practice, catering to diverse learner needs.
• Completed Niho Taniwha training, with a strong focus on culturally responsive pedagogy and strengthening student identity and belonging.
• Leads and manages the Cultural Leadership Group, promoting student voice, cultural competency, and inclusive school practices.
• Actively champions the principles of Hauora, supporting holistic wellbeing and fostering strong home-school partnerships.
• Plays a key role in school operations, including sports timetabling, team and whole-school assembly coordination, student peer mediator oversight, student job allocations, and long-term and inquiry-based planning.
• Communicates clearly and professionally, with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to staff engagement and school initiatives.

• Kaierau Netball Committee member - past secretary
• Kaierau Netball Team Member