Oxford Area School Tumuaki|Principal update

Mauri ora ki a tātau, good health to all of us,

It is with sadness that we announce the retirement of Mrs Marie Mehrtens. Mrs Mehrtens started teaching at Oxford Area School in 1980 - 43 years of service and commitment to shaping the minds and hearts of students at Oxford Area School.

For many years Marie has lead her classroom, mainly year 1-3 students, as well as significant contributions across the school. From the good ole days of lucky books to the organising of the Oxford A & P school entries both organising and judging.

Of late Marie has worked to develop the Aotearoa New Zealand Histories curriculum for our school and was a driving force on the Jubilee committee for last year’s Oxford Schools 150th Jubilee. Marie will be remembered for her caring heart, her authenticity, and her high heels!

On behalf of Oxford Area School we thank you for your commitment to serving the Oxford community over such a significant span, and we wish you all the best for your long awaited retirement.

Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa

Let us keep close together, not far apart - there will always be a place for you here in the fabric of Oxford Area School.