Our teachers (called Directresses or Directors) are all qualified to teach in the environments in which they have been placed and are all registered with SACE (South African Council for Educators). Our staff are aware that learning never ends and are always refreshing and updating their knowledge through on-going courses. In-house Montessori training does take place, but traditionally qualified teachers are encouraged to complete training and practical experience in Montessori Methodology through accredited training institutions.
The head directress (principal) of Preschool and Junior School is Sonia Heaton, the head director (principal) of Middle and High School is Gerhard Claassen and the Management Team consists of Sonia Heaton, Gerhard Claassen, Leighann Campbell (Business Manager), and Taddy Beyleveld, Educational Consultant and Founder.
MANAGEMENT
Sonia Heaton
Principal Preschool and Junior School
Gerhard Claassen
Principal Middle and High School
Leighann Campbell
Business Manager
Taddy Beyleveld
– Founder
– Curriculum and Training Directress
ADMIN STAFF
Patricia Qakamfana
Reception
Uniform Shop
Liezel Brazier
Office Administrator
Admissions
Principals Secretary
Ilse Claassen
Financial Administrator
Leighann Campbell
Business Manager
PRESCHOOL STAFF
Joey Keyser
Directress
18mths-2.5 Year
Tania Wentzell
Directress
2.5-4.5 Year
Tatu Smurfit
Directress
4.5-6 Year
Marlene Jantjies
Assistant – Joey
Modie Mbonde
Assistant – Tania
Hilda Jantjies
Assistant – Tatu
Bukiwe Balakisi
Preschool helper
JUNIOR SCHOOL STAFF
Sonia Heaton
Principal Preschool and Junior School
Directress (Reading)
6-9 Year Phase
Nakkie Lategan
Directress
6-9 Year Phase
Berny Scherag
Directress
6-9 Year Phase
Lindi Leve
Assistant – Andre
6-9 Year Phase
Hannah Phillips
Assistant – Nakkie
6-9 Year Phase
Bradley Clack
Intern
6-9 Year Phase
Andre Visser
Director
9-12 Year Phase
Lusanda Mhlakaza
Director
9-12 Year Phase
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STAFF
Gerhard Claassen
Middle & High School Principal
Middle School
-Mathematics
High School
-Physical Science
Del Dearmer
Middle School
– Life Orientation
– Natural Sciences
-Technology
High School
-Math Lit
Claire McCarthy
Middle School
– English HL
High School
-English HL
Hennie Nigrini
Middle School
– Afrikaans FAL
High School
– Geography
James Stead
Middle School (Part time)
– Creative Arts
Taddy Beyleveld
Middle School
– Founder
– EMS & Entrepreneurship guide
Kathleen Mells
Middle School
– EMS
– Social Science
High School
-Business Studies
-Accounting
Peter Vieyra
High School
– Mathematics
– CAT
Alison Knox
High School
– Visual Art
– Design
– History
Dana Miles
High School
– Life Science
– CAT
– Life Orientation
Marne Nigrini
Middle School
-Natural Science
-Technology
– Mathematics
High School
– Afrikaans FAL
SPORTS STAFF
Marlett Watson (Fiela)
Head of Sports
Lusanda Mhlakaza
Junior School
– Cricket
– Soccer
Senior School
– Cricket
Marne Nigrini
Junior & Senior School
-Biathlon
Hennie Nigrini
Junior School & Senior School
-Biathlon
Bradley Clack
Junior School
– Mountain Biking
Senior School
– Out and About
– Surfing
Andre Visser
Junior School
– Mountain Biking
Senior School
– Surfing
CATERING AND HOUSEKEEPING
Taddy Beyleveld
Catering Manager
Monica Mqolombeni
Caterer
Leonie Phillips
Catering
Portia Booi
Housekeeping
Tosh Tame
Housekeeping
Gladys Matthews
Housekeeping
Thobeka Teke
Housekeeping
GROUNDS AND MAINTENANCE
September Baliso
Grounds and Maintenance
Raphael Nyirenda
Grounds & Maintenance
TURACO BOARDING HOUSE
Monique Visser
Hostel Parent
Andre Visser
Hostel Parent
Bradley Clack
Support Staff
Portia Booi
Housekeeping
Monica Mqolombeni
Caterer
OWNERSHIP:
Broadly speaking, through the Debenture System, all parents share the ownership of the school. The Debentures form “roll-over” capital which is used to improve and develop school facilities.
The school is managed by the BMS Trust (BMS Trust No IT5321/97).
TRUSTEES:
The Trustees serve on a voluntary basis, and are elected from the Parent and Staff bodies at the Annual General Meeting, or at a special meeting called for such an election.
There are always more parents than staff on the Board of Trustees.