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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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.