We always appreciate our alumni visiting.
An average, we produce about 15 matrics every year and we love to hear about their successes.
Gemma Persello
Matriculated: 2017
Currently studying B.Com in marketing
How did/does Knysna Montessori play a role in your life?
“Wow I think only after I left Montessori that I realised how amazing my experience was. I learnt so many skill that I know I will carry with me in the future. I really do miss having such a good relationship with my peers and teachers.”
Seqel Agenbacht
Matriculated: 2012
Part-time Veterinary Administrator and a full time mother
How did/does Knysna Montessori play a role in your life?
“Currently, KMS still plays a huge role in my life as my son is the very first student of 2nd generation KMS students. He is being molded in ways I could’ve never imagined had it not been for my background as a Montessori-education recipient”
Desire Pretorius
Matriculated: 2015
Technical Manager for a production company.
How did/does Knysna Montessori play a role in your life?
“Taught me many of my life skills, like workings with money and all sorts of different people. Being independent and doing things for myself.”
Azukiwe Seti
Matriculated: 2017
3rd Year Bachelor of Arts Fashion Design student
How did/does Knysna Montessori play a role in your life?
“KMS defined my life; it shaped and molded me into a confident and independent being who is stern in her choices. I have so many values instilled from KMS that I still carry with me and will forever live by. KMS prepared me for life and I could not be more grateful.”
Alisio Batinti
Matriculated: 2015
Data Engineer
How did/does Knysna Montessori play a role in y our life?
“When I started at KMS I was awkward, had no social skills, was physically unhealthy and urging to gain acceptance. I soon found myself gaining acceptance from many Montessorians. My social skills started developing and my passions were encouraged. Becoming Head Boy and learning how to apply myself to achieve the goals I had set in place was the final preparation I needed for life.”
Darren Johnston
Matriculated: 2008
Food and Beverage Manager at the Four Seasons Hotel in Boston
How did/does Knysna Montessori play a role in your life?
“High School was a great stepping stone towards my life goals. Since then I have both my Bachelors and Masters, and every educational establishment has guided me on my current path”
Roan Song
Matriculated: 2012
Software Developer at SPAN Digital
How did/does Knysna Montessori play a role in your life?
“I went through the full KMS experience – from pre-school to matric. it helped form me into who I am today, and taught me many things that I use every day.”
Paul Twekye
Matriculated: 2014
Insurance Broker
How did/does Knysna Montessori play a role in your life?
“Occupations is probably the cornerstone of what made KMS so special. Also Dinnie’s music classes on Fridays were a blessing. These two things prepared me for life.”
ALUMNI NEWS
Alumni News
There are so many interesting and entrepreneurial Montessori-educated persons making a difference in the world! Just a handful of the more well-known names . . . Larry Page and Sergey Brin (Google) , Jeff Bezos (Amazon), Gabriel Garcia Marquez (Love in the Time of Cholera), Anne Frank, and of course the Princes William and Harry! […]