I was appointed Principal of Thornhill Primary School in July 2012, after serving as Deputy Principal since 2007. It gives me great pleasure to lead such a prestigious school in Brits. The passion, dedication, and commitment from everyone have transformed this little school into a great institution.

Nestled among beautiful gardens, our well-established school boasts thoughtfully planned facilities that cater to all aspects of a child’s development. We provide education for children from Grade R to Grade 7 and continue to grow each year, with parents approaching us daily for new enrolments.

All our staff members are highly qualified, extremely professional, and well-trained in the CAPS curriculum. We also offer a varied extramural program, including Athletics, Rugby, Soccer, Netball, Cricket, and Hockey. Being part of Thornhill Primary and led by a dynamic and innovative leadership team ensures that our school remains at the forefront of pre-primary education.

We have been pioneers in many new and innovative curriculum developments, and I feel honoured to be part of this team. Please remember that we are here to serve your children’s best interests and will do so to the best of our abilities. Working together enhances your child’s educational experiences. To this end, I ask that you stay in touch with your child’s teacher as well as with me. I welcome parental input, comments, or concerns; my door is always open for your questions or feedback.

As Principal, I will continue to ensure that our dynamic school offers our community and parent body the best practices and value in pre-primary education.

Kind regards,

Marius van Heerden