Educators and Teaching Assistants
Educators and Teaching Assistants: The Heart and Soul of Thornhill Primary
Meet our superheroes! At Thornhill Primary, our educators and teaching assistants are the heart and soul of our school. With boundless energy, creativity, and dedication, they transform everyday learning into extraordinary adventures. These amazing individuals are not just teachers; they are mentors, guides, and friends who inspire and nurture our students, making each day an exciting journey of discovery. Get ready to meet the heroes who make Thornhill Primary a truly magical place!
SMT
Mr. M van Heerden
Principal
Ms. G Kleinsmith
Deputy Principal
Ms. V Jacobs
Head of Department Senior Phase
Ms. C Felton
Head of Department Foundation Phase
Mr. J van Wyk
Head of DisciplineTiny Thornies
Ms. S Stander
Grade R
Ms. L Mhlanga
Assistant
Ms. Z Wazar
Grade R
Ms. M Diahle
Grade R AssistantFoundation Phase
Ms. C Felton
Head of Department
Ms. H van der Merwe
Grade 1
Ms. B Kuhn
Grade 1
Ms. DM Zungu
Grade 1
Ms. J Grobler
Grade 2
Ms. J Coetzee
Grade 2
Ms. K Viviers
Grade 2
Ms. J Pretorius
Grade 3
Ms. SM Smit
Grade 3
Ms. M Wazar
Grade 3
Ms. C Hattingh
Foundation Phase Assistant
Ms. O Tau
Foundation Phase AssistantSenior Phase
Ms. V Jacobs
Head of Department
Ms. M Schoeman
Grade 4
Ms. C Liebenberg
Grade 4
Ms. C van Wyngaardt
Grade 4
Mr. L Steenkamp
Grade 4
Ms. M Julyan
Grade 5
Mr. E Stander
Grade 5
Ms. L Pretorius
Grade 5
Ms. C Ras
Grade 5
Ms. C. Malan
Grade 5
Ms. J Visser
Grade 6
Ms. AC van der Merwe
Grade 6
Mr. N Maolosi
Grade 6
Ms. C van Niekerk
Grade 6
Ms M. Smith
Grade 6
Mr. N McCarthy
Grade 7
Ms N Muller
Grade 7
Ms. E van Heerden
Grade 7