Kia Ora Tātou
Nō Inga rangi ōku tūpuna
Nō Whutupaōro ahau

I tipu ake ahau i roto i Parawai
Kei Rahui-Pōkeka ahau e noho ana inaianei
Ko Te Kohatu-whakairi-a-Ngatoroirangi te maunga
Ko Hauraki te moana
Ko Howes tōku whānau
Ko Keith tōku pāpā
Ko Sue tōku māmā
Ko Nathan tōku tungāne
Ko Lexi taku kuri
Ko Jessica tōku ingoa
Tēnā koutou, tēnā koutou, tēnā tautou kātoa

Kia Ora my name is Jessica Howes and this is my third year teaching at Te Kauwhata Primary School. It is a pleasure to be a part of such a lovely kura with other kiako who are both extremely supportive and passionate about teaching. My family emigrated to New Zealand when I was ten years old and I have always resided in the Waikato region since. This year I have moved to the Te Kauwhata lakeside with my dog Lexi, who is a Border-collie cross Huntaway. When I am not at school, I am enjoying the outdoors, kayaking, fishing and hiking. I look forward to meeting you all and your tamariki!