Introducing New Staff at Trinity Catholic College

This week we continue to introduce our new staff members through our newsletter.

Sarah Cutler

Year 9 Teacher

Kia ora,

It’s really special to be back at Trinity College as a teacher, having been a student here a few years ago now! 

Since finishing school, I’ve been lucky enough to teach in Auckland, South America and London, which have all been great experiences. Now, I’m very happy to be back in Dunedin, closer to family and friends. 

This year, I’m teaching Year 9 and a couple of Year 7 PE classes, and I’m enjoying getting to know my students. 

Outside of school, I enjoy keeping active, reading and spending time with friends and whānau. I’m looking forward to a great year and being part of Trinity life once again.

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Charlie Davis

Groundskeeper

I recently moved back to my home town of Dunedin from Invercargill where I was the groundskeeper at Verdon College. For those who don't know, Invercargill is very flat so the hills and stairs at Trinity have taken some serious getting used to. 

I came to groundskeeping after a long career as a barber and I really enjoy my work. I love gardening, working with plants and being outside. I especially enjoy working at schools as it adds an extra purpose to the job that you don't get anywhere else. 

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Mitchell Tinnock

PE and Maths Departments

Kia ora, my name is Mitchell Tinnock and I’m excited to be joining Trinity Catholic College this year.

I have the privilege of joining the talented PE and Mathematics departments where I will be teaching year 9 – 11 alongside a wonderful year 11 pastoral class. I grew up in Invercargill before moving to Dunedin to study at the University of Otago where I completed my Bachelor of Science majoring in Sport and Exercise Science and minoring in Statistics. This led me to completing my Master of Teaching last year. In my spare time, I’m a keen rugby player and in general love spending time outdoors whether that’s playing a round of golf, going for a hike or just getting stuck into something active.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my first couple of weeks here at Trinity with all the staff and community being so welcoming. I’m really looking forward to the year ahead and getting to know the Trinity community even more. 

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Alex Martyn

Te Reo Māori Teacher

Tēnā koutou katoa,

Nei aku mihi ki a koutou kua pōwhiritia mai ahau ki tēnei kura mīharo!
He uri tēnei nō Tūwharetoa, waihoki, nō Kotirana, Īngarangi, Airani, Weira hoki ōku tīpuna. 

Ko Matua Alex Martyn tōku ingoa.

Thank you all so much for the great welcome I have received here at the school! My name is Matua Alex and I am teaching te reo Māori in years 7, 8, 10 and Level 1 and 2 NCEA.

Originally from Auckland, I have been in and around ōtepoti for around 10 years now, and call it home. He nui tōku aroha ki te reo rangatira, kua tae pai ahau kia whakaako i tēnei reo ātaahua ki o tātou tamariki/taiohi.

Mauri ora!