Motto: Know God, Grow Character, Achieve Potential, Make a Difference
Barend Blom
Principal
M.S.Ed. (University of Miami)
Barend came to Renew School in 2022. The majority of his teaching career has been in Christian schools in New Zealand and international Christian schools affiliated with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) since 1999. He has taught Bible, Science and Maths, and he has always been interested in teaching and learning from a Christian worldview perspective. Previous experience include being Principal, Technology Activator, e-Learning Coordinator, Head of Department for Science and Mathematics, and High School Science and Maths Teacher. His wife, Annami, is also a registered teacher with a specialisation in Visual Art Education. They have two children, both students at Renew School.
Bruce Alison
Associate Principal: Secondary
Bachelor of Sport, Exercise and Health (AUT); Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching (University of Waikato)
Bruce is a Tai Tokerau local. He is married to Anna, and his two daughters (one in primary and one in secondary) attend Renew School as well. People are very important to him, he loves the water, and working with his hands energises him. He wants the next generation to understand and embrace their identity in Christ and the powerful equipping of the Holy Spirit as they prepare themselves for the plans and purposes God has in store for them.
Timothy Buchanan
Associate Principal: Primary
Dip Ministry (Hillsong International Leadership College)
B.Ed (University of Auckland)
Tim has been on the teaching staff of Renew School since 2007. A former student of the school, he has a passion for every student’s well-being and to see every student reach their potential. He particularly enjoys teaching literacy and performing arts, organising and producing several large school productions. Tim has shown considerable initiative as a new leader in the Primary Area. Tim and wife Nina are a talented musical couple and have three daughters, one of whom is a student at Renew School.
