Meet The Parks Team
Georgia Van Der Westhuizen
Position: Principal
Qualification: BED (Foundation Phase), Programme in Grade R Teaching, Child Care Worker course
Birthday: 11 October
Experience in ECD: I have been in the education industry as an assistant teacher & lead teacher for over 12 years and counting.
Why are you a teacher?: Being a teacher lets me take part in shaping the next generation and impart life lessons on all that walk through my classroom door.
Unique special talent: Singing and fashion design
Caroline Letsau
Position: Orange Group Lead Teacher
Qualification: NQF Level 4
Birthday: 21 June
Experience in ECD: I have 2 years experience working in the ECD sector with children from birth to 5 years of age
Why are you a teacher?: I love being around children of all ages, seeing how they grow into such amazing little individuals, each with their own personalities, likes and dislikes.
Unique special talent: I bake and cook, that’s my unique talent. I love playing with the little ones and engage in conversations with them. It’s always nice to listen to this little dreamers
Bokamoso Khalo
Position: Assistant Orange Group Teacher
Qualification: NQF 5 Certificate in ECD
Birthday: 14th July
Experience in ECD: This is my first experience after my completing studies.
Why are you a teacher?: Because I want to show the young ones that love is not only found at home but also at school. I am here to serve/offer that as a teacher while brightening their future.
Unique special talent: Singing and playing netball.
Bonnie Bheya
Position: Lead Red Group Teacher
Qualification: ECD and NQF 4 certification
Birthday: 27th April
Experience in ECD: I have over 5 years of childcare experience which includes au pairing and teaching.
Why are you a teacher?: Teaching is my lifelong passion and the lessons I learn from each child is invaluable and provides never ending teaching moments.
Unique special talent: Swimming, hockey, gymnastics, Excellent communication, innovative and adaptability are special talents of mine
Sibusisiwue Nketo
Position: Assistant Red Group Teacher
Qualification: Certificate in administration management
Birthday: 25 January
Experience in ECD: I have classroom, administration, cooking experience and now have the privledge of working as an assistant teacher in Red Group
Why are you a teacher?: I have immense patience and drive for children. I enjoy seeing them succeed and do well.
Unique special talent: I have a special way with people and enjoy seeing them thrive.
Aubrey Hlatshwayo
Position: Lead Yellow Group Teacher
Qualification: NQF Level 4
Birthday: 21 January
Experience in ECD: From my earliest memory, I worked with my mom in a day care facility. I have worked in many different school with various age groups through my studies and the years.
Why are you a teacher?:
Growing up with a family of teachers, I developed a love and passion for children and a diverse understanding of teaching.
Unique special talent: I have a way of getting to know children that is different and specialised.
Vuyo Memqe
Position: Yellow Group Assistance Teacher
Qualification: Child minding certificate
Birthday: 25 October
Experience in ECD: I have worked with children for the past 8 years. I have had the opportunity to work with my different age groups throughout these years. I am able to facilitate many different activities drawing the outcomes and experiences of the children
Why are you a teacher?: I have fallen in love with getting to know the emotional, physical and social development of a children directly, is one of many reasons that I became the teacher I am today
Unique special talent: I find my strengths in working with a team, and have a unique talent of uplifting others through my many skills such as communication
Thembanini Mbongwe
Position: Green Group Lead Teacher
Qualification: Child minding certificate and cooking courses
Birthday: 2o July
Experience in ECD: I have over 15 years of educational experience with children. I have been afforded the opportunities to work in different environments related to not only children but other areas.
Why are you a teacher?: I have known since a very young age that I have wanted to work with children. It brings enrichment and unconditional love to my life, as children have a unique and special energy that they bring to me
Unique special talent: I have an passion and enjpyment for singing and I love bringing this to my children in my classroom!
Beauty Nxusa
Position: Assistant Green Group Teacher
Qualification: Child Minding Certificate
Birthday: 23 September
Experience in ECD: I have been working with children for the past 15 years. I have had the opportunity to work with different age groups, catering to their specific needs.
Why are you a teacher?: I have passion and desire to educate and care for children of all ages. I like to learn about children’s individual passions and dreams as they are always so unique.
Unique special talent: I have a way for children to open up to me and get them to play openly and freely.
Audrey Gumede
Position: Lead Blue Group Teacher
Qualification: Child Minding Certificate
Birthday: 11 March
Experience in ECD: I have been working with children for over 10 years in different capacities
Why are you a teacher?: I want to ensure that all children who pass through my classroom, get the best start to their learning experience and journey. I enjoy the responsibilities of keeping children safe
Unique special talent: I have a passion for the creative arts and love to get my hands dirty to create a memorable pieces of art.
Name: Sarah Lekhoane
Position: Assistant Blue Group Teacher
Qualification: NQF6 in Early Childhood Education
Birthday: 12th April
Experience in ECD: 14 years working with children in ECD.
Why are you a teacher?: I’ve always had the love and passion of becoming a teacher. I have a way of creating a welcoming environment for children and building a nurturing relationship in the classroom where feel a children sense of belonging.
Unique special talent: Strong work ethics and problem-solving ability.
Matshidiso Ledwaba
Position: Custodian
Qualification: Matric
Birthday: 8 June
Experience in ECD: From 2006, I have been actively involved in all forms of classroom management and care and have now happily found my home in cooking and hygiene.
Why do you like cooking/ working with children?: I have always had a passion and drive for young children, and I never want them to experience a world without education.
Unique special talent: Advice and planning, cooking and cleaning