We always appreciate our alumni visiting.
An average, we produce about 15 matrics every year and we love to hear about their successes.
Amber Jacobsen
Matriculated: 2010
User Experience Designer specialising in Financial Tech
How did/does Knysna Montessori play a role in your life?
“Montessori for me was much more than just a high school education. On top of a world-class education and bachelor’s pass for matric my Montessori Experience equipped me with so many soft skills. Many a time I’ve found myself marveling at the ways in which Montessori’s ‘Preparation for Life’ manifested. What I carry with me into every day now still is a profound sense of curiosity and a love for learning that has never wavered. My sense of independence (which I attribute to Montessori) is the foundation on which I’ve been able to build a life I am proud of.”
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”
Lizzy Twekye
Matriculated: 2012
Business Analyst
How did/does Knysna Montessori play a role in your life?
“It has helped me navigate life in many ways, but especially in the way I interact with people.”
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.”
Simone Oliver
Matriculated: 2009
Public Relations Management & Systems and procedures developer
How did/does Knysna Montessori play a role in your life?
“I started at the school at a very late, but important stage in my life. Today, with thanks to the school in shaping me into the person i am today, I am patient and creative in my role as a mother, creating various sensory stimulating exercises, foods and coping methods for our son. He is the happiest boy in the world and I have Montessori to thank for that. Helping me think out the box, giving my son the right tools, not setting him up for failure but success and letting him learn at his own pace.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Campbell Easton
Matriculated: 2010
Chief Marketing Officer at Float
How did/does Knysna Montessori play a role in your life?
“I came to Knysna Montessori after being home schooled for a few years and then going to a Cambridge school where I was mostly around older kids and got bullied a lot. I had really bad social skills and when I got there I was so anxious around kids my own age I could barely talk to them. Knysna Montessori was this great place where the teachers and other students were kind and supportive enough for me to be super awkward, and take the time to build myself up and get my confidence back. I cant think of any other school where I would have gotten that.”
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.”
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.”