Rachel Smart

Rachel is teaching in Room 9 this year and is in her 9th year at Balmacewen. She is an experienced teacher who has taught intermediate aged children in Dunedin, Wellington and London. Rachel is in charge of our student leaders and runs both the School Council and House Leaders. She assists them in planning a variety of school projects and events.

Rachel's passion lies in the area of Health and PE. She is a keen sportswoman and has played touch, soccer, rugby, volleyball and softball herself, and helps out with many of the sports teams that Balmacewen has to offer. Rachel also loves any outdoor ed activities and particularly enjoys this aspect of our school programme. Her other interests include: travelling, coaching touch, playing football, mountain biking, running/walking, going to the beach and spending time with her family.