Welcome to The Grove!

Permanent Joiners 2025

Tanya Gabrielse

Financial Manager

Nonceba Quku-Manyakhanya

isiXhosa Senior Phase

Tyler Pitcher

Ed Tech Educator

Hannah Reed

Grade 1C Class Teacher

Hannah has assisted us at Grove for a number of months over the past 2 years, helping us where needed in our Grade R as well as Grade 2 classes and we are thrilled that she has now joined our school as a Grade 1 teacher!  

Bronwen Johnson

Fees Administrator/Bursar

Bronwen started her career in banking, gaining expertise in finance and customer service. Twelve years ago, she moved to the education sector and through dedication and professional development, she was promoted to Assistant Bursar in the finance department. Outside of work, Bronwen enjoys the outdoors and values quality time with her family. Welcome to the Finance office!

Nadia Parker

Grade 2B Class Teacher

Nadia Parker is a final-year education student at Stellenbosch University, passionate about Foundation Phase education. She is dedicated to inspiring curiosity, critical thinking, and a love for learning in her students, while fostering inclusive classrooms where every child feels valued. Known for her compassionate and friendly nature, Nadia emphasizes a student-centered, adaptable approach to teaching. Her goal is to empower students, promoting both academic and personal growth. Nadia is excited to start her teaching career and make a lasting impact in education. Welcome to Grove!  

Wendy Brinkley

Grade 2C Class Teacher

Annelle Strauss

Grade 3A Class Teacher

Justine De Jongh

Grade 3D Class Teacher

Staff leaving in 2024

Naseema Parker

Head of Finance

Naseema will be leaving The Grove at the end of the year after being a valued member of staff for 12 years!  Best of luck Naseema, we will miss you!  💙 

Kim McBain

Fees Administrator

Kim will be taking up another opportunity that has been presented to her and will be departing from Grove at the end of the year.  💙

Ni-Shaat Slemang

Grade 3A teacher

Ms Ni-Shaat Slemang has received an exciting opportunity in the United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi, and will be leaving us in November.  All the best to you Ni-Shaat!  💙

Sara-Jane Pattison

Grade 1C teacher

Sara-Jane will be taking up another opportunity that she has been presented and will be departing from Grove at the end of the year.  Go well SJ! 💙

Relief-educators for 2025

Damian Roos

Music Department

Wanga Njokweni

isiXhosa Senior Phase

Term 1 2025 

Amy Wegener

Learning Support FP

Term 1 2025