Our Family

Feel reassured and confident about leaving your little one in the care of our experienced and highly qualified teachers and assistants, who will guide your child through the important developmental stages with encouragement and care. The success of the school is due greatly to the commitment and continuity of the schools staff.

Lara Heydt

Principal

It is a privilege to come to work every day and be a part of nurturing and developing the future generation of our country.

Cecilia Mctweya

Red Group Teacher

Ages 1 - 2

Teaching is my absolute passion. The key to a happy child is creating a prepared environment that settles each child into the school as smoothly as possible.

Kirstie Pedro

Red Group Teacher

Ages 1 - 2

Teaching is my passion and something that I love doing. Being part of a child’s learning journey is something I consider to be an honour. Teacher? I prefer the term educational rockstar!

Vuyo Khitshini

Assistant & Aftercare Teacher

As a mother of two children I have a natural understanding of the needs of young children. I love my job at CPS.

Lauren Cathcart-Gates

Green Group Teacher

Ages 2 - 3

I'm lucky enough to have chosen my dream job, teaching children is a great joy.

Megan Hawes

Green Group Teacher

Ages 2- 3

I love teaching as everyday is never the same, and the children bring such joy into the classroom.

Sma Gumede

Assistant & Aftercare Teacher

Just as children learn from me, I learn from them too. It I so rewarding to work with children.

Tyler Steyn

Blue Group Teacher

Ages 3 -4

I am so lucky to do something I love everyday. Helping children grow and thrive is the most rewarding part of my job.

Zoleka Tembani

Assistant Teacher

& Aftercare

Being able to help children grow and learn everyday, is why I love working at CPS.

Eleni Zachariou

Blue Group Teacher

Ages 3 - 4

Being part of a child’s development is so rewarding. I absolutely love what I do.

Wendy Hiebner

Yellow Group Teacher

Ages 4 - 5

From a young age I always wanted to be a teacher and it is a privilege to be a part of their educational process.

Brenda Gumede

Assistant & Aftercare

Teacher

Children motivate me to be a better person and I enjoy seeing them grow. I feel pride in working for a school with such good reputation.

Lauren Boyd

Grade R Teacher

I am passionate about creating a calm and supportive environment where children can learn and grow. I’m lucky enough to be working in a field that I love!

Josie Ziko

School Chef

Josie creates deliciously warm meals daily for your littles ones. Parents are always asking for her recipes.

Bongani Mbekeni

Grounds Keeper

Bongani has looked after the school and kept it looking lush for over the past 20 years.

Tsi - Tsi

Assistant and aftercare teacher

I am so happy to work at a school where the children are so loved and cared for.

Jeanne Coomer

Administrator

Working in an environment that allows you to watch children learn and grow from year to year is delightful.

Suzie Norton

Accounts, Marketing, IT & Maintenance Manager

The school has always been a big part of my life growing up, and to this day. It really is quite special to be a part of something my mother has built, starting in our home and continuing into the wonderful school it is today.