Bio
DirectorsTolo and Raymond are dedicated to providing a centre of excellence and making a positive difference in the lives of the young children and the families that SEEDS serves.
Bio
DirectorsTolo and Raymond are dedicated to providing a centre of excellence and making a positive difference in the lives of the young children and the families that SEEDS serves.
Tolo & Raymond Pereira
Tolo and Raymond Pereira are the directors and owners of SEEDS. Tolo has a Bachelor of Education teaching in early childhood education and she also holds a Master of Education degree majoring in education leadership and early childhood education from Victoria University.
Tolo is the Managing Director of SEEDS. Before opening up SEEDS Tolo worked as a Lecturer at Victoria University in the School of Early Childhood Education. She is also a primary school trained teacher and taught in Samoa for a period of six years before immigrating to New Zealand.
Raymond is a proud public servant and has worked for NZ Post in their Personnel department. He also worked for Ministry of Justice and Department of Corrections. Raymond is presently working at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in the Corporate Services Finance Division for the last 13 years.
Raymond and Tolo have two grown up daughters; both are undertaking studies at Victoria University and work part-time for SEEDS. Their youngest child is attending primary school.
Teaching team
Our Team
SEEDS Management is committed to supporting all our staff to become qualified and registered teachers. SEEDS values staff and emphasises the importance of employing staff who genuinely care about your children's well-being, safety and learning. Our team works together to make a positive difference in the lives of the young children and the families that we serve.
Teaching team
Our Team
SEEDS Management is committed to supporting all our staff to become qualified and registered teachers. SEEDS values staff and emphasises the importance of employing staff who genuinely care about your children's well-being, safety and learning. Our team works together to make a positive difference in the lives of the young children and the families that we serve.
Teaching Staff
SEEDS Ranui
Jasmine Pereira
Limasene Maila
Melania Lafaele
Siatiu Fomai
Tailoloto Tusa
Vaimea Lam
SEEDS Waitangirua
Levaai Tolo Pereira
Katalaine Cowley
Meleka Tuia'i
Paulina Meli
Pepe Ng Lam
Tutaima Jeacock
SEEDS Elsdon
Katinka Pereira Kirisome
Avele Kirisome
Ane Vaimoli
Jingyan Lin
Faamatala Nimarota
Lemau E'etau
Milia Viliamu Tabi
Ruta Talamaivao
Resourcing, Administration and Support team
Dwain Aiolupotea
Peniamina Cowley
Masoe Andy Ng Lam
Manuele Tofilau
SEEDS Centre Locations
SEEDS Waitangirua
79 Westmeath Street
Porirua 5024
Ph: 04 235 7780
SEEDS Ranui
13 Maher Place
Porirua East 5024
Ph: 04 238 1518
SEEDS Elsdon
7 Makaro St
Elsdon
Porirua 5022
Ph: 04 237-4430