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, Nir Fireman

In 2025, Board meetings are scheduled to be held monthly, other than in January, April and August. For more information or copies of Board minutes, please contact us.