Nelson s Victory Primary School welcomes new principal Dan George (right). “Even though I’m not Māori, it was an amazing experience,” Santos told those gathered at the pōwhiri. “Take care of him . or else.” Victory Primary School teacher Nelson Teariki led the welcome, with chief executive of Ngāti Rārua, Shane Graham, also speaking at the pōwhiri, attended by scores of community members including principals from schools in the Nelson City Community of Learning/Kāhui Ako ki Whakatū. George said he felt humbled, privileged and excited by his welcome. “From the moment I stepped through the doors into this hall, I felt like I was home.
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Former Victory School principal Helen Taylor-Young, third from left, pictured with other principals from Nelson and Tasman district. Taylor-Young resigned last year, after a limited statutory manager was appointed at the school. Deputy principal Glenda Rapley would continue as acting principal until the arrival of George. The Ministry of Education said it appointed a limited statutory manager (LSM) at the school, after the school board approached them last year asking for help. A notice of direction to appoint an LSM was gazetted on October 22, 2020. The ministry’s deputy secretary sector enablement and support, Katrina Casey, said the manager had taken over the board’s responsibility for employment and financial matters.
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