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