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Our People

Dedicated To Excellence & Care

St. Thomas, our people are at the heart of everything we do. From our passionate teachers and dedicated support staff to our leadership team, we are committed to fostering a supportive and inspiring environment for our students. Guided by our values, we work together to empower young men with the knowledge, skills, and character to succeed in all aspects of life.

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Steve Hart
Principal

“As a father and an educator, I’m passionate about boys’ education, sport, and character development. For me, it’s all about helping turn boys into good men – grounded in values, faith, and brotherhood. At St Thomas’, we focus on more than just academic success – we grow good men.”

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Stephen Kennedy
Director of Religious Studies

“What unites is clear: like Jesus Christ, we are passionate about people (He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata) and we are called to teach, develop and implement the Catholic programme in Christian faith and living. Our Special Character is not simply added on to what would otherwise be a secular state school because it is integral to everything that takes place in the school and provides a climate of hope, inspiration and service for all its members. My role is to guide the community of staff, students and whanau to carry out the Church’s mission to bring people to God through sacraments, prayer, service, right relationships and social justice. I am passionate about boys’ education and their development into manhood.”

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Brendan Biggs
Deputy Principal
“I love the opportunity for diversity and creativity in education…I am committed to excellence and also giving boys opportunities and pathways that they otherwise may not have had.”
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Hamish Barclay
Assistant Principal – Junior School

“I am committed to doing my part in supporting the needs of our teachers and students…schools are far more than educational institutes, they provide a sense of belonging and leave an imprint in a young person’s life forever.”

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Chris Leader
Assistant Principal – Enhancement and Culture
“Developing young men into well-rounded leaders in our community is our focus. Ensuring they build strong relationships with empathy at the core is the key to Educated Hearts at St Thomas’.” “I have three boys (and one daughter) and I am passionate about boys’ education and sport…for me it is all about character and ensuring that we do our best in turning boys into the right type of man.”
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Andrew Auimatagi
Assistant Principal – Engagement and Innovation
“ I believe the teacher-student partnership is a key factor in unlocking the potential of our young men both inside and outside of the classroom… Relationships are the foundation as we strive to engage hearts and minds through education”
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Paul Burton
Assistant Principal – Operations & Sport

“St Thomas’ is a kura that is constantly striving to grow good people with strong ethics. I love the way our staff continue to adapt and foster new ideas in educating the young men in our community”

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Hamish McCombie
Business Manager

“Schools are dynamic places with many moving parts….. I love working in the engine room surrounded by caring, inspirational people that are focused on doing their part in supporting our wonderful community.”

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