Filipo Levi Appointed in Pivotal Partnership School Role

Superb Appointment for Middle School West Auckland

The Villa Education Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Filipo Levi into the pivotal role of Community Liaison Manager for the new Partnership School.

With an MA and BA from Otago University and currently working in the tertiary education sector in South Auckland Filipo brings all of the educational, personal and aspirational aspects the Trust looks for. He also spent time as a researcher in the Pacific Studies Department at Auckland University in 2013. He speaks four languages, has wide interests and holds high ideals for children and young people.

Up until 2012 Filipo’s career was in professional rugby – the peak of which was captaining Manu Samoa and playing for his national team from 2008 – 2011 (including the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand). His playing career also saw stints with – the Highlanders, Otago and Tasman Makos in New Zealand as well as clubs in Japan and Britain.

Filipo begins his role in early November. His role is to oversee the school’s relationships with the children and their families and various community organisations. A part of this is working together with all parties to knock down any perceived barriers to academic success.

Middle School West Auckland is one of four new Partnership Schools to be authorised to begin in 2015. It will be a sister school to the thriving South Auckland Middle School that began in February of this year.

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