John Ogston

John Ogston

Middle School Dean (Years 5 and 6) and Years 1 to 6 Physical Education Teacher

John joined the teaching staff at Medbury in January 2018, having taught previously at Russley School. John has also taught English at Marlborough Boys' College where he was a senior boarding house supervisor. John holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Postgraduate Diploma in Secondary Teaching from the University of Canterbury and a Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Teaching from the Graduate School of Education. He enjoys a range of sports, reading and pottering in the garden. John can often be found out on the sports field in his role as Cricket Co-ordinator at Medbury.

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Emma Hocquard

Emma Hocquard

Middle Learning Leader and Year 6 Teacher

Emma graduated with a Bachelor of Education in 2006 from the Christchurch College of Education. In 2007 she began her teaching career at Kirkwood Intermediate School where she taught both Year 7 and Year 8 children. Prior to going on maternity leave she held the position of Year 8 Team Leader.

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Mathew McGuire

Mathew McGuire

Director of Student Care and Year 5 teacher

Matt has been teaching for 15 years which includes working in a variety of schools in Christchurch and in the United Kingdom. He also taught at a special school in the United Kingdom to help students who struggle with engagement in a normal school setting. Mathew holds a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning from the Christchurch College of Education, Post Graduate Degree in Digital and Collaborative Learning and Leadership and is a Level 2 Rugby Coach.


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Alex Devereux

Alex Devereux

Special Project Coordinator (6@Medbury) and Year 6 Teacher

Alex has been at Medbury School since 2015 and is the Year 8 Team Leader. Prior to this, he taught at Avonhead School from 2013 - 2015 in a Years 7 and 8 class, while also being Head of Sport. He has a Bachelor of Sport Coaching from Canterbury University and a Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning.

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Joanna Blakely

Joanna Blakely

Year 6 Teacher

Jo has a Bachelor of Education from the University of Canterbury and a Graduate Diploma of Teaching from the Christchurch College of Education. After completing her studies, she travelled to England and Australia. Jo has been teaching for 15 years. Her most recent appointment was at Haileybury College in Melbourne and she joined Medbury in 2016.

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Anna Oborne

Anna Oborne

Year 5 Teacher

Anna has been teaching at Medbury since 2015. She holds a Bachelor of Teaching and Learning from the Christchurch College of Education. After graduating she lived overseas for 11 years, teaching in both London and Sydney. She has worked in a range of different schools and taught from Years 1 to Year 6.

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