
What is Kadimah?
We are a family.
Kadimah School is an inclusive primary school (Year 0 – 8) with a strong tradition of academic excellence and a focus on community values. Underpinned by its special Jewish character, Kadimah welcomes children from all backgrounds.
Our Vision
As a school we aim
To deliver a co-educational, inclusive and modern learning environment that produces well-educated, well-rounded and responsible graduates
To deliver superior education to all pupils
For our students
To be independent learners, willing to question and engage in thoughtful debate
To aspire to achieve beyond expectations
To produce leaders who can stand up and make a difference
To be proud of our school and personal cultures supported by Jewish culture, history and community
To graduate from Kadimah with an excellent level of education and be prepared for the next stages of life

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Kadimah’s Ero Report
Our Teachers
New Entrants / Year 1 - Karen Aitkenhead
Year 2 - Marti Lazarus
Year 3 - Mina Greer
Year 4 - Jenita Bos
Year 5 - Sonia Saul
Year 6 - Heather Huston
Year 7 - Kedra Schwab
Year 8 - Sandra Stockley
Hebrew / Jewish Studies - Sue Meltzer, Rinat Meizeles, Inbal Gal & Yaniv Shamir
Music - Clare Verry
Teacher Aides - Mikaela Wilkie, Na’ama Shamir, Eliza Bennett
School Office - Simone Kantor
Account Administrator - Barbara Scarfe
Junior School Leader - Marti Lazarus
Middle School Leader - Sonia Saul
Senior School Leader - Sandra Stockley
Deputy Principal - Sandra Stockley
Principal - Sue Meltzer
Our Board of Trustees
Boards of trustees govern all state and state integrated schools in New Zealand. The Board comprises elected parent representatives, proprietor representatives, the Principal and a staff representative.
The current Board of trustees is as follows:
Chairperson - Nir Fireman
Principal - Sue Meltzer
Staff representative - Kedra Schwab
Proprietor representatives - James Kania, Nina Blumenfeld, David Stein
Parent representatives - Ruth Gluckman, Nina Hood
The Board holds meetings once a month (except January). For more information or copies of Board minutes, please contact us.