Chrystal Takiaho

Ko Taupiri Te Maunga
Taupiri is the Mountain
Ko Waikato Te Awa
Waikato is the River
Ko Tainui Te Waka
Tainui is my Waka
Ko Tainui Te Iwi
Tainui is my Tribe
Ko Ngati Tiipa Te Hapu
Ngati Tiipa are my People
Ko Tauranganui O Waikato Ahau
I am from Te Puaha O Waikato
Ko Chrystal Toku Ingoa

My name is Chrystal

Kia Ora koutou,
A little about me and my time at Papatoetoe Intermediate School:
My name is Chrystal Takiaho, I am of Maori descent.  I grew up in small rural towns called Tuakau/Pukekohe but, for the past 6 years Papatoetoe has been my home.

I have been a Teacher Aide here at Papatoetoe Intermediate School for 3 awesome years and appreciate this opportunity.  The students here at school know me as Whaea Chrystal.

My vision and hopes for our school/my class:
What I find the most joy in as a Teacher Aide is seeing the students’ eyes light up when they know they have succeeded.  I love seeing the progression of students’ hard work knowing I played a part in their learning.  I feel so proud and sad seeing our students of two years leave and transition to High School.  Hoping they have left us with confidence and a positive attitude towards their learning.

A bit more about me:
I started working here in 2018 the same year my daughter Te Piki started as a Year 7 student who came from Papatoetoe South Primary School.

Nga mihi
Whaea Chrystal