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Newcastle High School
Newcastle High School

Preparing our youth for tomorrow

School Personnel

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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 !

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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.

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Maria Gunter

ELIZABETH  LOWERY

My  full  name  is elizabeth  lowery and  i  live  in schuinshoogte
i  am  also  fondly  known  as liezel
i  have  been  employed  at  nhs  since 1995 

My  school  is  interesting  because
this  school  is  very  old  and  has  gone  through  many  changes  but  is  still  standing  strong.  My  dad  also  started  his  teaching  career  at  nhs.

I  am  directly  in  charge  of
atkv  spelathon  (afrikaans)  and  the  choir  festival.

However,  some  of  my  other  responsibilities  are
i  am  the  subject  head  for  afrikaans.

My  special  message  to  you  is read,  read,  read.......never  stop.
Please  put  your  cellphone  away.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Navalakshi Grewan

Herbert Mpungose

My full name is Herbert Mpungose and I live in Arbor Park I am also fondly known as herb I have been employed at NHS since 1982

My school is interesting because
It is unique. The quality of educators, learners and parents is excellent.

I am directly in charge of
Laboratory experiments and making copies for learners and educators.

However, some of my other responsibilities are
Stock taking in all other laboratories in the school.

My special message to you is
Never forget that NHS is shaping your future by helping you to make the correct choices from now.

 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 !!!

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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 ?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 !!!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Viniagumal Govender

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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.

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