My Story

My Story

My name is Georgie Smith and I am excited to be part of the Omihi School team and community.

I recently graduated from The University of Otago with a Bachelor of Education degree, endorsed in Primary Education.

I grew up in North Canterbury in Tuahiwi, just out of Rangiora and after attending high school at St Andrews College in Christchurch I took a gap year, moving to England working at a Prep School called Chafyn Grove in Salisbury. During this year I had the most amazing experiences, having the opportunity to travel half of Europe.

I love the outdoors! I love to spend time at our family bach in Moana, Lake Brunner, water-skiing and wakeboarding. I enjoy all sports, from skiing to netball.

I am thrilled to have started my teaching career at Omihi and love being part of the community and getting to know you all!

My Story

My husband Patrick and I live on his family’s lifestyle section in Waipara with our 4 boys: Michael, Alex, Theo and Arthur.

I grew up in rural Southland and attended a small country school before studying Therapeutic and Sports Massage at S.I.T. After having Michael and Alex, we made the move up to North Canterbury to be closer to Patrick’s family.

We are proud of Omihi School and I am looking forward to my new role within our Omihi School community.

My Story

Kia ora, I'm Pip and I live in Amberley with my three children, Noah, Jack and Arly.

Growing up I attended small rural schools in Le Bons Bay and Kaikoura and went on to study a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood) at University of Canterbury. I am also passionate about health and wellness and I enjoy learning about, and integrating more of these areas in my life.

It's been lovely to be involved with Omihi School over the past years, and I'm looking forward to my new role within our school community.