Admin Team


Glenise Burge
Principal's Secretary
Glenise started working at Opaheke School in 1981 as a teacher aide working in the Library.  In 1988 took up the position as Principal's Secretary.  She is married with 2 children and 13 grandchildren.

Kay Hotson
School Secretary
Kay has been involved with Opaheke School since 1990 when her daughter started as a New Entrant. Kay and her husband were both involved with the PTA until her son finished his primary schooling in 1997. Kay started Teacher Aide work at Opaheke School in 1994 and has been School Administration Officer since 1998. Her main interests are reading, travel, movies and theatre.


Marlene Willoughby
School Office
Marlene has worked at School for the past 9 years. She has 2 children and 4 grandchildren. She is President of the Papakura Highland and National Dancing Association. She enjoys tramping and handcrafts. Marlene has lived in the Papakura area since 1966.


Kevin Chester
Property Maintenance
Kevin has worked at School for the past 5 years. He was previously the groundsperson at Papakura High School. Kevin and his wife have two children who currently attend Opaheke and they live in the local area. His key responsibilities are the maintenance and security of school. His aim is to maintain a well presented and clean environment for the pupils and staff to enjoy.