Everything you need to know about Heritage House Preschool
Read our School Prospectus for 2021 for an introduction to our school.
About the staff of Heritage House Preschool
The staff of Heritage House Preschool, including some new assistants due to Covid, are the backbone and spirit of our school, so we are delighted to tell you a little about each of them, alphabetically:
KAREN VAN LELYVELD
OWNER, PRINCIPAL AND TEACHER SUPERVISOR
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 ADMIN
The Secretary of the school is Angela who 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 has nine grandchildren. Angela loves working in the happy Preschool environment.
ALISON HART
TEACHER GRADE RRR
Alison is our 3/4-year-olds (RRR) Teacher, who has a Diploma in Early Childhood development, Child Day care and Developmental Psychology. Alison has been teaching since 2005 at various Preschools in KZN. She is married with two children.
BRONWYN HADEN
TEACHER GRADE RR & RRR (MIXED 4/5 YEAR OLDS)
Bronwyn has recently joined our Staff and is teaching our mixed age class of RR and RRR children. Bronwyn first found her love for teaching in 2004 and 2005 when doing missionary work in Kenya, through her high school. Bronwyn has always been involved in outreach programs during her school years. She studied Early Childhood Development at the Boland College in Stellenbosch and qualified in 2009. Bronwyn has continued to be very involved with NPOs and other organisations teaching children and training teachers. She is married with two preschool boys who are currently at our school. Up until now Bronwyn has been a stay-at-home mom focusing on raising her two boys.
CHRISTINE ANGUS
ASSISTANT TO GRADE RR & RRR GROUP
Chrissy is Bronwyn’s classroom assistant. She is always willing to help and has a very good rapport with the children. Chrissy has her First Aid Level 1 certificate. Chrissy also fills the roll as Aftercare Teacher. Chrissy is single.
DIANA WEBB
TEACHER of 12 MONTHS - 2 YEAR OLDS
Diana is Teacher / 'Mother' to our youngest group of children; 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.
HOPE MOMBE
ASSISTANT TO GRADE RRR GROUP
Hope recently joined our Staff as a classroom assistant to Alison Hart. She a single young lady who was born and raised in Zimbabwe. Hope has a four-year diploma in IT, as well as 3 years’ experience, in teaching computers secondary level. Hope now resides in South Africa and has plans to study for a diploma in Early Childhood Development as she feels she has finally found her passion, in the teaching of young children.
JESS DU TOIT
GRADE R TEACHER
Jess is our Grade R Teacher who has a B.Ed degree Foundation Phase. 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. Jess is married and has a toddler who attends our school.
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 two children.
NOKUTHULA ZULU
CHILD CARER & CLEANER FOR GRADES R & RR SECTION
Nokuthula has recently joined our Staff as a child carer and cleaner in our Senior Section. Nokuthula is very happy to be part of our team and is finding working amongst and caring for our children is most satisfying. She happily married and has two sons and a daughter who keep her busy.
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.
PRETTY MLAMBO
ASSISTANT AND CHILD CARER 12 Months to 2-year-olds
Pretty is the Assistant and Child Carer to our 12 months to 2-year-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 and First Aid Level 1.
SAM HUNT
TEACHER 2 turning 3-year-olds GROUP
Sam recently joined our Staff and is an energetic, fun teacher for our little 2/3-year olds’. Sam has been an Extra Mural Instructor for the franchise, Action Ball, for many years. Unfortunately, as with many people the Covid pandemic forced Sam into ‘unemployment’ and a whole new normal. As Sam is well known to us and the children, she was the perfect person to fill our vacancy. Sam is married and has one child. Sam will continue her role as Action Ball coach in the community, after school hours. She is also well known for her holiday care services from the premises of another local Preschool.
SINÉ DE GOEDE
ASSISTANT TO GRADE R & RR GROUPS
Siné matriculated last year and has recently joined our Staff as a young, energetic teacher’s assistant, working alongside teachers Jess and Nikki. Siné has also begun studying for her Bachelor of Education degree in Foundation Phase, through UNISA.
THOBILE ZAMISA
ASSISTANT AND CHILD CARER 2 turning 3-year-olds
Thobile is the Assistant and Child Carer to our 2/3-year-old children and works alongside Sam Hunt. 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. Thobile has one child who attends our school.
KAREN VAN LELYVELD
OWNER, PRINCIPAL AND TEACHER SUPERVISOR
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 ADMIN
The Secretary of the school is Angela who 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 has nine grandchildren. Angela loves working in the happy Preschool environment.
ALISON HART
TEACHER GRADE RRR
Alison is our 3/4-year-olds (RRR) Teacher, who has a Diploma in Early Childhood development, Child Day care and Developmental Psychology. Alison has been teaching since 2005 at various Preschools in KZN. She is married with two children.
BRONWYN HADEN
TEACHER GRADE RR & RRR (MIXED 4/5 YEAR OLDS)
Bronwyn has recently joined our Staff and is teaching our mixed age class of RR and RRR children. Bronwyn first found her love for teaching in 2004 and 2005 when doing missionary work in Kenya, through her high school. Bronwyn has always been involved in outreach programs during her school years. She studied Early Childhood Development at the Boland College in Stellenbosch and qualified in 2009. Bronwyn has continued to be very involved with NPOs and other organisations teaching children and training teachers. She is married with two preschool boys who are currently at our school. Up until now Bronwyn has been a stay-at-home mom focusing on raising her two boys.
CHRISTINE ANGUS
ASSISTANT TO GRADE RR & RRR GROUP
Chrissy is Bronwyn’s classroom assistant. She is always willing to help and has a very good rapport with the children. Chrissy has her First Aid Level 1 certificate. Chrissy also fills the roll as Aftercare Teacher. Chrissy is single.
DIANA WEBB
TEACHER of 12 MONTHS - 2 YEAR OLDS
Diana is Teacher / 'Mother' to our youngest group of children; 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.
HOPE MOMBE
ASSISTANT TO GRADE RRR GROUP
Hope recently joined our Staff as a classroom assistant to Alison Hart. She a single young lady who was born and raised in Zimbabwe. Hope has a four-year diploma in IT, as well as 3 years’ experience, in teaching computers secondary level. Hope now resides in South Africa and has plans to study for a diploma in Early Childhood Development as she feels she has finally found her passion, in the teaching of young children.
JESS DU TOIT
GRADE R TEACHER
Jess is our Grade R Teacher who has a B.Ed degree Foundation Phase. 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. Jess is married and has a toddler who attends our school.
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 two children.
NOKUTHULA ZULU
CHILD CARER & CLEANER FOR GRADES R & RR SECTION
Nokuthula has recently joined our Staff as a child carer and cleaner in our Senior Section. Nokuthula is very happy to be part of our team and is finding working amongst and caring for our children is most satisfying. She happily married and has two sons and a daughter who keep her busy.
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.
PRETTY MLAMBO
ASSISTANT AND CHILD CARER 12 Months to 2-year-olds
Pretty is the Assistant and Child Carer to our 12 months to 2-year-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 and First Aid Level 1.
SAM HUNT
TEACHER 2 turning 3-year-olds GROUP
Sam recently joined our Staff and is an energetic, fun teacher for our little 2/3-year olds’. Sam has been an Extra Mural Instructor for the franchise, Action Ball, for many years. Unfortunately, as with many people the Covid pandemic forced Sam into ‘unemployment’ and a whole new normal. As Sam is well known to us and the children, she was the perfect person to fill our vacancy. Sam is married and has one child. Sam will continue her role as Action Ball coach in the community, after school hours. She is also well known for her holiday care services from the premises of another local Preschool.
SINÉ DE GOEDE
ASSISTANT TO GRADE R & RR GROUPS
Siné matriculated last year and has recently joined our Staff as a young, energetic teacher’s assistant, working alongside teachers Jess and Nikki. Siné has also begun studying for her Bachelor of Education degree in Foundation Phase, through UNISA.
THOBILE ZAMISA
ASSISTANT AND CHILD CARER 2 turning 3-year-olds
Thobile is the Assistant and Child Carer to our 2/3-year-old children and works alongside Sam Hunt. 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. Thobile has one child who attends our school.
