About the Principal

Wayne Bainbridge has been at Matipo Primary since 1989, and became principal in 1990. He has a M.A. Hons degree in education and was a Fullbright Scholar.

He has been awarded a number of study and travel grants, and has a strong teaching background in special education.

His curriculum interests are in reading and he is particularly interested in teaching pedagogy and improvement in school and pupil achievement.

He has a strong commitment to social justice issues and advocacy for childrens issues.

His social interests are in music, politics, sports, travel and wine.

He was previously an industrial advocate for the NZEI (and branch secretary), president of the West Auckland Principals Association and of the New Zealand Special Education Association.

He has attended principals conferences in Boston, Capetown, Sydney and Brisbane and visited schools and universities in Britain, North and South America, Asia, the Pacific and Southern Africa.

Favourite wines: Gibbston Valley Reserve Pinot Noir, Iliad Reserve Chardonnay, Odyssey.

Read articles from Wayne in our Principals Office section.