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
2-3 Year Phase
Claire Bruton
Directress
3-6 Year Phase
Tatu Smurfit
Directress
3-6 Year Phase
Marlene Jantjies
Assistant – Joey
2-3 Year Phase
Modie Mbonde
Assistant – Joy
3-6 Year Phase
Hilda Jantjies
Assistant – Tatu
3-6 Year Phase
JUNIOR SCHOOL STAFF
Sonia Heaton
Principal Preschool and Junior School
Directress
6-9 Year Phase
Nakkie Lategan
Directress
6-9 Year Phase
Lindi Leve
Assistant – Sonia
6-9 Year Phase
Hannah Phillips
Assistant – Nakkie
6-9 Year Phase
Bradley Clack
Intern
6-9 Year Phase
Bianca Botha
Directress
9-12 Year Phase
Lusanda Mhlakaza
Director
9-12 Year Phase
MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL STAFF
Gerhard Claassen
Middle & High School Principal
High School
-Physical Science
Del Dearmer
Middle School Hub Directress
– Social Science
– EMS & Entrepreneurship
Claire McCarthy
Middle School
– English HL
– Social Science
– Science & Technology
Hennie Nigrini
Middle School
– Afrikaans FAL
– Social Science
– Science & Technology
James Stead
Middle School (Part time)
– Creative Arts
Taddy Beyleveld
Middle School
– Founder
– EMS & Entrepreneurship guide
Max Campbell
Middle School
– Student teacher
Peter Vieyra
High School
– Mathematics
– CAT
Alison Knox
Middle School
– Creative Arts
High School
– Visual Art
– Design
Dana Miles
High School
– Life Science
– CAT
– Life Orientation
Nadia Ballan
High School
– English HL
Marne Nigrini
High School
– Afrikaans FAL
– Mathematic Literacy
Yvonne van Wyk
High School
– Geography
– Accounting
– Business Study
SPORTS STAFF
Tarryn Edkins
Sports Coordinator
Junior School
– Swimming
-Netball
– Hockey
Middle & High School
– Swimming
-Hockey
Marlett Watson
Junior School
– Athletics
– Hockey
Middle & High School
– Athletics
– Soccer
– MARS
Lusanda Mhlakaza
Junior School
– Cricket
– Soccer
Nakkie Lategan
Junior School
– Netball
Max Campbell
Junior School
– Mountain Biking
Middle & High School
– Mars
Marne Nigrini
Middle & High School
– Netball
Hennie Nigrini
Middle & High School
– Soccer
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
Amos Nyirenda
Grounds & Maintenance
Raphael Nyirenda
Grounds & Maintenance
TURACO BOARDING HOUSE
Marlett Watson
Hostel Parent
Brent Ingel
Resident Staff
Max Campbell
Support Staff
Bradley Clack
Support Staff
Monica Mqolombeni
Caterer
Portia Booi
Housekeeping
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.