Janine Noble

Greetings! Or as they say in isiZulu, “Sawubona,” which means “I see you”. My name is Janine Noble and I am from the beautiful east coast of South Africa, with golden beaches leading into the warm Indian Ocean. I have a brilliant older sister in Edinburgh and a wonderful younger brother here in Auckland – and yes, being the middle child provided an excellent grounding in cooperation and mediation. I love learning almost as much as I love teaching and am a dedicated bookworm – sadly an increasingly endangered species, but I hope to do my part to ensure its continued survival and flourishing. The intermediate school years are an exciting period of growing independence and self-discovery while navigating increasingly important peer relationships. In addition to content knowledge and skills, my goal is to support students’ character development and their ability to successfully manage themselves, navigate friendship challenges, and safeguard their own well-being. It is inspiring to see the unique strengths each child brings to the learning environment and to be continually challenged by their curiosity and intelligent questions. When I am not in the classroom, I enjoy walking (especially in nature) and swimming (when the water isn’t too cold).