Kia ora, and welcome to Room 17 for 2026!
My name is Mr. Joshua Louden and I have been teaching here at Te Rapa for the past 14 years. It is an amazing school where students are genuinely supported to become the best versions of themselves.
I have previously taught in the Year 3/4 and 5/6 syndicates, but I truly enjoy teaching Years 7 and 8. At this level, students get unique opportunities for leadership and sporting excellence that many intermediates cannot offer. My specific teaching strengths and interests are Reading, Science/Technology, and Physical Education.
I grew up on the Hauraki Plains, and when I am not in the classroom, I spend much of my time with my two children or fishing around the Coromandel Peninsula.