Everything you need to know about Heritage House Preschool
Read our School Prospectus for 2020 for an introduction to our school.
About the staff of Heritage House Preschool
The staff of Heritage House Preschool are the backbone of the school so we are delighted to tell you a little more about each of them.
KAREN VAN LELYVELD
OWNER, PRINCIPAL and GRADE RR/RRR TEACHER
The Principal of the school is Karen van Lelyveld. Karen has been teaching for many years, and she has been a school Principal during this time. Karen is married and has two grown up children. Karen ran a very successful Preschool in Midrand for 15 years and has also been a Teacher, Vice Principal and Principal at other Preschools, as well as been a Grade one teacher in both Johannesburg and Howick. Karen is an energetic doer and has worked extremely hard at making Heritage House Preschool what it is today. The school expanded at the end of 2016 and again in 2017 thanks to Karen's vision, determination and dedication to the educational needs of Howick's local children.
ANGELA WIJNBERG
SECRETARY and ADMINISTRATION
The Secretary of the school is Angela Wijnberg. Angela has been a school secretary for many years. After 15 years as a stay-home mum to her 4 children, she started back in the work place as Secretary of the Eshowe Pre-Primary School in 1994. After relocating to Howick she very soon became Secretary at a local Pre-School, where she spent 18 years as an integral member of the management of the school, In 2016 Angela accepted a challenge to join our brand new Preschool where she continues as a dedicated member of Staff who manages the business affairs of the school. Angela is married, she has four grown up and married children and nine grandchildren. Angela loves working in the happy Preschool environment.
JESS DU TOIT
GRADE R TEACHER
Jess is our Grade R Teacher and has completed her final year of her B.Ed degree Foundation Phase and First Aid Level 1. Jess has taught Grade 2 in Hoedspruit and worked as an assistant teacher at Clifton Nottingham Road. She has worked with children since 2005. Jess grew up and still lives in Hilton. She attended The Wykeham Collegiate School. Jess is married with one child.
NIKKI DUCKHAM
GRADE RR TEACHER
Nikki is our Grade RR Teacher, she has a Diploma in Psychology, Diploma in Child Care, Diploma in Early Childhood Development and First Aid Level 1. Nikki has been teaching for several years. Nikki is married with 2 children.
CHRISTINE ANGUS
ASSISTANT TO GRADE RR/RRR GROUP
Chrissy is Karen’s classroom assistant. She is always willing to help and has a very good relationship with the children. She has a Level 1 First Aid certificate. Chrissy is single.
ALISON HART
TEACHER OF 3/4 YEAR OLDS
Alison is our 3/4 year olds' Teacher, who has a Diploma in Early Childhood development, Child Day care, Developmental Psychology and First Aid Level 1.. Alison has been teaching since 2005 at various Preschools in KZN. Alison's patience is just what is needed for this very busy age group who still need lots of care and supervision. Alison is married with two children.
SUE DRIEMEYER
TEACHER OF 2/3 YEAR OLDS
Sue is our new 2/3 year old teacher, who is a motherly figure to our little one’s in the Red Group. She has a Level 1 First Aid certificate. Sue is married with 3 children.
THOBILE ZAMISA
ASSISTANT AND CHILD CARER2/3 YEAR OLDS
Thobile is the Assistant and Child Carer to our 2 turning 3 year old children and works alongside Sue Driemeyer. Thobile has an amazing rapport with the children. The younger children naturally gravitate to Thobile because of her gentle caring personality. She has worked as a domestic worker and child carer for two local families in the past. Thobile also has a certificate in home-based care. She has a Level 1 First Aid certificate. Thobile has one child.
DIANA WEBB
TEACHER of 12 MONTHS - 2 YEAR OLDS
Diana is Teacher/'Mother' to our youngest group of children, she has a First Aid Level 1 and she has several years’ experience in caring for and teaching children from 12 months to 4 years. Diana and Pretty work closely together in lovingly caring for our tiny-tots. Diana is married and is the mother of 3 children and granny of 1.
PRETTY MLAMBO
ASSISTANT AND CHILD CARER 12 MONTHS - 2 YEAR OLDS
Pretty is the Assistant and Child Carer to our 12 Months to2year old children and works alongside Diana Webb. Pretty was previously employed as a child minder and domestic worker by a local family and in their family business in Pietermaritzburg for 14 years prior to joining our Staff. Pretty has two grown up children. She has an Early Childhood Development Level 4 and Ancillary health care certificate from the KZN Department of Education. She has a Level 1 First Aid certificate.
CATHERINE COYNE
ASSISTANT 12 MONTHS - 2 YEAR OLDS
Catherine is Diana's assistant in the Purple group. She is currently studying Early Childhood Development. Catherine intends to continue studying to be a Play Therapist. Catherine is single.
NOMA NDLOVU
CLEANER
Noma is our Cleaner, she is helpful and always willing to help where needed. Noma keeps the whole school clean and hygienic for the safety of the children and staff. Noma is single.
SHINE DUNN
GARDENER
Shine is our gardener. He works once a week and keeps the school grounds neat and tidy. He is married.
KAREN VAN LELYVELD
OWNER, PRINCIPAL and GRADE RR/RRR TEACHER
The Principal of the school is Karen van Lelyveld. Karen has been teaching for many years, and she has been a school Principal during this time. Karen is married and has two grown up children. Karen ran a very successful Preschool in Midrand for 15 years and has also been a Teacher, Vice Principal and Principal at other Preschools, as well as been a Grade one teacher in both Johannesburg and Howick. Karen is an energetic doer and has worked extremely hard at making Heritage House Preschool what it is today. The school expanded at the end of 2016 and again in 2017 thanks to Karen's vision, determination and dedication to the educational needs of Howick's local children.
ANGELA WIJNBERG
SECRETARY and ADMINISTRATION
The Secretary of the school is Angela Wijnberg. Angela has been a school secretary for many years. After 15 years as a stay-home mum to her 4 children, she started back in the work place as Secretary of the Eshowe Pre-Primary School in 1994. After relocating to Howick she very soon became Secretary at a local Pre-School, where she spent 18 years as an integral member of the management of the school, In 2016 Angela accepted a challenge to join our brand new Preschool where she continues as a dedicated member of Staff who manages the business affairs of the school. Angela is married, she has four grown up and married children and nine grandchildren. Angela loves working in the happy Preschool environment.
JESS DU TOIT
GRADE R TEACHER
Jess is our Grade R Teacher and has completed her final year of her B.Ed degree Foundation Phase and First Aid Level 1. Jess has taught Grade 2 in Hoedspruit and worked as an assistant teacher at Clifton Nottingham Road. She has worked with children since 2005. Jess grew up and still lives in Hilton. She attended The Wykeham Collegiate School. Jess is married with one child.
NIKKI DUCKHAM
GRADE RR TEACHER
Nikki is our Grade RR Teacher, she has a Diploma in Psychology, Diploma in Child Care, Diploma in Early Childhood Development and First Aid Level 1. Nikki has been teaching for several years. Nikki is married with 2 children.
CHRISTINE ANGUS
ASSISTANT TO GRADE RR/RRR GROUP
Chrissy is Karen’s classroom assistant. She is always willing to help and has a very good relationship with the children. She has a Level 1 First Aid certificate. Chrissy is single.
ALISON HART
TEACHER OF 3/4 YEAR OLDS
Alison is our 3/4 year olds' Teacher, who has a Diploma in Early Childhood development, Child Day care, Developmental Psychology and First Aid Level 1.. Alison has been teaching since 2005 at various Preschools in KZN. Alison's patience is just what is needed for this very busy age group who still need lots of care and supervision. Alison is married with two children.
SUE DRIEMEYER
TEACHER OF 2/3 YEAR OLDS
Sue is our new 2/3 year old teacher, who is a motherly figure to our little one’s in the Red Group. She has a Level 1 First Aid certificate. Sue is married with 3 children.
THOBILE ZAMISA
ASSISTANT AND CHILD CARER2/3 YEAR OLDS
Thobile is the Assistant and Child Carer to our 2 turning 3 year old children and works alongside Sue Driemeyer. Thobile has an amazing rapport with the children. The younger children naturally gravitate to Thobile because of her gentle caring personality. She has worked as a domestic worker and child carer for two local families in the past. Thobile also has a certificate in home-based care. She has a Level 1 First Aid certificate. Thobile has one child.
DIANA WEBB
TEACHER of 12 MONTHS - 2 YEAR OLDS
Diana is Teacher/'Mother' to our youngest group of children, she has a First Aid Level 1 and she has several years’ experience in caring for and teaching children from 12 months to 4 years. Diana and Pretty work closely together in lovingly caring for our tiny-tots. Diana is married and is the mother of 3 children and granny of 1.
PRETTY MLAMBO
ASSISTANT AND CHILD CARER 12 MONTHS - 2 YEAR OLDS
Pretty is the Assistant and Child Carer to our 12 Months to2year old children and works alongside Diana Webb. Pretty was previously employed as a child minder and domestic worker by a local family and in their family business in Pietermaritzburg for 14 years prior to joining our Staff. Pretty has two grown up children. She has an Early Childhood Development Level 4 and Ancillary health care certificate from the KZN Department of Education. She has a Level 1 First Aid certificate.
CATHERINE COYNE
ASSISTANT 12 MONTHS - 2 YEAR OLDS
Catherine is Diana's assistant in the Purple group. She is currently studying Early Childhood Development. Catherine intends to continue studying to be a Play Therapist. Catherine is single.
NOMA NDLOVU
CLEANER
Noma is our Cleaner, she is helpful and always willing to help where needed. Noma keeps the whole school clean and hygienic for the safety of the children and staff. Noma is single.
SHINE DUNN
GARDENER
Shine is our gardener. He works once a week and keeps the school grounds neat and tidy. He is married.
