GARY de JAGER
My full name is Gary de Jagerand i live in the CBD
I am also fondly known as MR de Jager
I have been employed at NHS since 2011 My school is interesting because we don’t search for the best athlete, we search for potential and produce the best athlete !
I am directly in charge of Sport co-ordination, sport marketing, sport focus programme, personal sport development programme, supervision of pet instructors and the gym.
However, some of my other responsibilities are 1st team rugby and sevens coach and athletics. I am also on the school maintenance committee and the prefect master.
My special message to you is;
The words of principal of NHS j. H. Snow (1 april 1928 to 8 april 1931):
“take care of sport and the work will take care of itself. The difference between a school where sport is fostered and one where it is not, is the difference between chalk and cheese.”
Gary de Jager
YASMEEN EDI
My full name is Yasmeen Edi and i live in Glencoe I am also fondly known as MS Edi, I have been employed at NHS since 2019
My school is interesting because, It is a school of excellence which is illustrious, diverse yet united.
I am directly in charge of Mathematical literacy grades 10, 11 and 12 and eng grade 10. However, some of my other responsibilities are Coaching girls hockey.
My special message to you is;
The best project you will ever work on is “you”. Take your time and create magic.
Yasmeen Edi
Ernest Ebah Esua
My full name is Ernest Ebah Esua and i live in Fairleigh, I am also fondly known as Ern, I have been employed at NHS since 2007
My school is interesting because, this is a school of excellence. It is also a melting pot of ideas, cultures and traditions.
I am directly in charge of Teaching English home language to grades 11 and 12.
However, some of my other responsibilities are Organising activities for the school’s spelling bee committee.
My special message to you is;
The present is the fulfillment of the past and the foundation of the future. You are a child of the universe – no less than the trees and the stars. You have the right to be here....therefore strive for excellence in all your endeavours.
Ernest Ebah Esua
Iolanda Gerber
My full name is Iolanda Gerber and i live in Barry Hertzog park. I am also fondly known as MS Gerber I have been employed at NHS since 2009
My school is interesting because NHS is 137 years old !!!
I am directly in charge of Mathematics at NHS.
However, some of my other responsibilities are
Samo mathematics olympiad, wits mathematics competition, mental mathematics challenge, disciplinary system at NHS and educator representative on the SGB.
My special message to you is
No matter how hard or impossible it seems, never lose sight of your goal.
Iolanda Gerber
George Harold Gouws
My full name is George Harold Gouws and i live in the CBD, i am also fondly known as Harold i have been employed at NHS since 1989
My school is interesting because it is the oldest high school in northern Kwa-Zulu Natal.
I am directly in charge of
teaching life sciences, co-ordinating rugby, internal science expo, sports prize-giving, organising rugby tours and co-ordinating the CPTD programme at NHS.
However, some of my other responsibilities are
hod grade 8, member of SGB ‘image of NHS’ committee and overseeing the maintenance of gardens and fields.
My special message to you is
be happy and make others happy too !
George Harold Gouws
Maria Johanna Gunter
My full name is Maria Johanna Gunter and i live in the CBD I am also fondly known as Tieka
I have been employed at NHS since 1978, My school is interesting because NHS was and will always be the best School.
I am directly in charge of Consumer studies grade 12, matric jackets and refreshments for prize-giving events.
However, some of my other responsibilities are
Grade 12 head and instilling discipline in my children.
My special message to you is
We are a good school - a home for our children.
Maria Gunter
Elizabeth Lowery
Londiwe Mathunjwa
My full name is londiwe mathunjwa and i live in the cbd
i am also fondly known as londley
i have been employed at nhs since 2019
My school is interesting because
nhs is well-organised and the level of discipline is very good. We are also involved in many, many extra curricular activities.
I am directly in charge of grades 8 and 10.
However, some of my other responsibilities are co-ordinating netball.
My special message to you is
work hard and play hard.
Londiwe Mathunjwa
Sithembiso Mweli
My full name is Sithembiso Mweli and I live in Newcastle Central Park
I am also fondly known as Brian I have been employed at NHS since 2015
My school is interesting because
We are a school of opportunities and a sports focus school.
I am directly in charge of
Physical education and training, assisting the sports director, sports coaching and the medical team.
However, some of my other responsibilities are
Invigilator during examinations, batting in the absence of teachers and ground duty.
My special message to you is
When you decide to do good, do it without expecting praise. Stand for what you believe in even if it means standing alone.
Sithembiso Mweli
Louis Nagel
My full name is Louis Nagel and I live in Aviary Hill I am also fondly known as Louis I have been employed at NHS since 2017
My school is interesting because
We have the most diverse culture, religion and ethnic grouping. We also have a beautiful bunch of children and we all get along very well.
I am directly in charge of
Life orientation and Afrikaans first additional language.
However, some of my other responsibilities are
Coaching boys 1st and 2nd team hockey and 1st team cricket.
My special message to you is
Take your time, think a lot, think of everything you’ve got for you will still be here tomorrow but your dreams may not.
Louis Nagel
Navalakshi Grewan
My full name is Navalakshi Grewan and i live in Aviary Hill I am also fondly known as Navah I have been employed at NHS since 2012
My school is interesting because
It was built in 1881 at a cost of r6000.00
I am directly in charge of
Economic and management sciences and business studies.
However, some of my other responsibilities are
Quiz club co-ordination and coach and SGB teacher representative.
My special message to you is
Being mediocre and average should scare you a lot more than people thinking that you are different or weird.
Navalakshi Grewan
Herbert Mpungose
Tishvir Bissnath
My full name is Tishvir Bissnath and I live in Lennoxton I am also fondly known as Mr T Bissnath I
have been employed at NHS since 2018
My school is interesting because
NHS boasts a wide range of sporting and non-academic activities. The late Alan Paton (“cry the
beloved country”) was a teacher at NHS.
I am directly in charge of
Physical science grades 10 and 11 and commaths at the siyavula maths and science laboratory.
However, some of my other responsibilities are
After class tuition to grade 12 physical science, the quiz club and the internal and external science
expos.
My special message to you is
You are an unlimited being filled with infinite possibility - with the power to be, do or create
anything that you desire in your life.
Tishvir Bissnath
Suvana Ramgoolam
My full name is Suvana Ramgoolam and I live in Dannhauser I am also fondly known as Ms Ramgoolam I have been employed at NHS since 2015
My school is interesting because
Everything that happens at NHS is interesting. Our school is never stagnant.
I am directly in charge of
English home language and geography.
However, some of my other responsibilities are
NHS debates club.
My special message to you is
It should not matter how slowly a child learns as long as we are encouraging them not to stop. When parents believe in their children, these children begin to believe in themselves too. Parents must work hand in hand with teachers to ensure the effective growth of the child.
Suvana Ramgoolam
Rita Vilander
My full name is Rita Vilander and I live in Fairleigh I am also fondly known as Mrs V
I have been employed at NHS since 2012
My school is interesting because
This is one of the oldest schools in Newcastle. Hospital street originally ran through the school into Hardwick street.
I am directly in charge of
Teaching English home language to grades 8, 9, 10 and 11.
However, some of my other responsibilities are
The NHS spelling bee club, the spelling bee circuit co-ordination and assistance with wtc.
My special message to you is
Do not stop learning. The more you read the more you know and the more you know, the more you learn.
Rita Vilander
Nishileka Singh
My full name is Nishileka Singh
And I live in Lennoxton
I am also fondly known as Nishi
I have been employed at NHS since 2011
My school is interesting because the teachers and digital support with variety of sport offered is remarkable. There are also very good management and systems in place that work.
I am directly in charge of life science in grade 10, 11 and 12 natural sciences in grade 8 and 9.
However, some of my other responsibilities are setting of grade 12 assessments for 2019, sciences olympiads and the environmental club. I am also the grade head for grade 11.
My special message to you is hard work special message to you is
Hard work and perseverance pays off. Never give up...Keep going !!!
Nishileka Singh
Umitha Govender
My full name is Umitha Govender
And I live in the CBD
I am also fondly known as Umi
I have been employed at NHS since 2018
My school is interesting because
I totally love the ethos and culture that exists here. There is a sense of purpose in teaching.
I am directly in charge of
Teaching English and social science to the grades 8 and 9 and the top ten club.
However, some of my other responsibilities are
Arranging tours and fundraising activities for the top ten club. I am the secretary for the Fincom group.
My special message to you is
Smart is not what you are. Smart is what you become.
I keep doing the things I cannot.
Why fit in when you were born to stand out ?
Umitha Govender
Siriksha Singh
My full name is Siriksha Singh
And I live in Fernwood
I am also fondly known as Siri
I have been employed at NHS since 2016
My school is interesting because
NHS offers not only the best in academics but is also considered as a sports focus school. Various clubs are in operation to enable learners to work academically as well as to make learning fun and interesting.
I am directly in charge of
Natural science grade 9 and mathematical literacy grades 10, 11 and 12.
However, some of my other responsibilities are
Member of the environmental club, Chatterbooks reading and poetry club, internal expo committee, helper and judge for the Eskom external science expo.
My special message to you is
NHS is a school of many opportunities where the teachers are committed to providing holistic, quality and excellent education for a changing world.
Siriksha Singh
Sibongile Zulu
My full name is Sibongile Zulu
And I live in Ingagane.
I am also fondly known as Mthusi.
I have been employed at NHS since 2012.
My school is interesting because
It is a school of opportunities that helps you fulfill your dreams when we balance academics with extra-curricular activities.
I am directly in charge of
Teaching Isizulu as first additional language and coaching netball.
However, some of my other responsibilities are
Organising staff birthday club activities and being an ambassador of the NHS gym also known as the dungeon.
My special message to you is
NHS is the best school you could ever wish to be at. The educators are superbly trained to help and teach.
Sibongile Zulu
Kershal Roopsingh
My full name is Kershal Roopsingh
And I live in Lennoxton
I am also fondly known as Kersh
I have been employed at NHS since 2011
My school is interesting because
Through the many changes that NHS has undergone over the years, it still remains steadfast in maintaining its unique ethos.
I am directly in charge of
Teaching English home language.
However, some of my other responsibilities are
Public speaking and debates and I am on the Matric farewell organizing committee.
My special message to you is
Let your smile change the world but don’t let the world change your smile.
Kershal Roopsingh
Muzomuhle Nhlengethwa
My full name is Muzomuhle Nhlengethwa
And I live in Madadeni
I am also fondly known as Muzi
I have been employed at NHS since 2018
My school is interesting because
The community has a lot of faith in NHS. Teachers from other schools show respect when I mention my school’s name. NHS is a multi-cultural environment.
I am directly in charge of
Music grades 8 and 9 and English home language.
However, some of my other responsibilities are
Choir logistics and the marimba band for the open day. I am also the scribe at my departmental meetings.
My special message to you is
NHS is where things happen. You win before you win so when you win, you’ve already won. By gratitude and fortitude we promote excellence.
Muzomuhle Nhlengethwa
Pranisha Budhree Naicker
My full name is Pranisha Budhree Naicker
And I live in Fernwood
I am also fondly known as Shantal
I have been employed at NHS since 2010
My school is interesting because
NHS provides many opportunities for learners. We have a large variety of sporting activities and for those who do not participate in sport, there are interesting clubs to join. We also produce excellent Matric results and we have very talented learners.
I am directly in charge of
The drama club and I am the subject head for mathematical literacy.
However, some of my other responsibilities are
Arranging the internal expo, the open day and the Matric farewell.
My special message to you is
“we are not just teachers, we are managers of the world’s greatest resource...Children.” Robert john Meehan.
At NHS learners learn to dream and learn to make their dreams reality. NHS is a school of opportunity because we believe that hard work pays off !!!
Pranisha Budhree Naicker
Lyndon Marlon Rehman
My full name is Lyndon Marlon Rehman and I live in Arbor park I am also fondly known as Lyndon I have been employed at NHS since 2015
My school is interesting because
It is 137 years old.
I am directly in charge of
Mathematics.
However, some of my other responsibilities are
Chess.
My special message to you is
Have faith and believe.
Lyndon Marlon Rehman
Magdalena Liebenberg
My full name is Magdalena Liebenberg
And I live in the CBD
I am also fondly known as Muggie
I have been employed at NHS since 1980
My school is interesting because
It is 137 years old and is still going strong !!!
I am directly in charge of
Teaching life sciences to grade 12 and all academics at the school, examination arrangements, liaising with hod’s and grade heads and day to day management.
However, some of my other responsibilities are
Co-Ordinating the Eskom science expo.
My special message to you is
A passionate educator contributes directly to the community and the country’s well-being.
Magdalena Liebenberg
Nompumelelo Sthembile Nkosi
My full name is Nompumelelo Sthembile Nkosi
And I live in the CBD
I am also fondly known as miss Nkosi
I have been employed at NHS since 2015
My school is interesting because
Here at NHS we strive for excellence and creating opportunities for learners...Opportunities that will make them world-class citizens.
I am directly in charge of
Life orientation and Isizulu.
However, some of my other responsibilities are
Netball and the Matric farewell.
My special message to you is
As a school trust us with your child and be proud of knowing that your child is in great care. We are not just teachers, but we are teachers of the world’s greatest resource...Children.
Nompumelelo Sthembile Nkosi
Nompumelelo Sthembile Nkosi
My full name is Obeng Benedict Bobie and i live in the CBD. I am also fondly known as Faculty I have been employed at NHS since 2016. My school is interesting because NHS not only focuses on academics but also privileges learners to showcase their talents in the worlds of culture and sport.
I am directly in charge of Mathematics. However, some of my other responsibilities are coaching the volleyball team and co-ordination within the wildlife, environmental and hiking club.
My special message to you is if advances confidently in the direction of his dreams and endeavors to live the life he has imagined, he will meet with success unexpected in common hours.
Obeng Benedict Bobie
Natasha Avril Reddy
My full name is Natasha Avril Reddy
And I live in the CBD
I am also fondly known as Tash
I have been employed at NHS since 2013
My school is interesting because
NHS has various clubs that totally involve teachers and learners.
I am directly in charge of
Technology for grades 8 and 9.
However, some of my other responsibilities are
Co-Ordinating the internal science expo, the newies chatter books club and the activities of the debate club. I am also a judge and assistant at the Eskom external expo.
My special message to you is
NHS is a great school of opportunities for our learners. This school has made me the strong woman I am today. Teaching is not just a profession...It is a calling.
Natasha Avril Reddy
VINIAGUMAL GOVENDER
My full name is Viniagumal Govender
And I live in Barry Hertzog park
I am also fondly known as Peggy
I have been employed at NHS since 2011
My school is interesting because
NHS is a well resourced school that provides a sound education to the learners. As an educator I feel very Priveledged.
I am directly in charge of
Teaching mathematics (grades 10, 11 and 12). I am also the Maths subject head and the grade 9 head.
However, some of my other responsibilities are
I assist in cultural, sporting and academic activities of the school.
My special message to you is
The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics.....
Practice.....Practice.....Practice
Viniagumal Govender
The ground staff
The ground staff at NHS
These are the unsung heroes of our school. They are the quiet, unassuming yet hard-working people amongst us whose job it is to clean our school and keep it warm. There is no task too big or too small for these guys and every single one of them has a talent that many an ordinary person will envy. They serve the school population with affectionate and never-fading smiles. Congratulations to Mr a Groenewald and his dedicated staff on serving the big and the small with pride, enthusiasm and purpose at NHS.
