Meet our Team » Principal

E ngaa mana, e ngaa reo, e ngaa karangatanga maha, teenaa koutou katoa.

At Rutherford Junior High School, our committed team of educators and staff awaits you. Our campus boasts expansive grounds, a gymnasium, artificial turf, specialized rooms for various subjects, a library, music, food, and art spaces, along with well-equipped learning areas. We invite you to join our school and be a valued member of our extended whaanau. Collectively, we can achieve greater success. Aligned with our school motto, ‘E Ako ki te Ora’ 'Learn to Live,' and our vision to foster a culture of belonging that cultivates success and well-being for everyone, our values: Respect, Justice, Hard work, and Self-control, emphasise our desired outcomes for every student. Learning to live entails gaining not just academic skills but also practical life skills, social and emotional balance, resilience, and adaptability. It involves understanding oneself, building meaningful relationships, contributing positively to society, and embracing continuous growth and learning throughout life's journey. I firmly advocate for our learners to embrace their individual identities, talents, and cultural backgrounds. Celebrating and endorsing diversity should be a cornerstone of every learning environment and opportunity. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss your needs, and those of your child, to ensure they achieve all that they possibly can. For further information about our school or to schedule a meeting, please email me at hhepburn@rutherford.ac.nz.

Naaku naa

Hayden Hepburn

Tumuaki