Teachers of Hopefield High School

HSH has a total staff compliment of 82 employees, of which about 43 are HSH teachers & class assistants.

This vibrant, highly qualified group of teachers holds around 680 years' teaching experience & around 65 graduate or post-graduate qualifications between them - and this number is growing as many are continuing their studies.

Our staff illustrates the famous HSH sense of FAMILY very strongly: the vast majority of personnel have either matriculated at HSH themselves, have a spouse or child/ren at HSH, or had parents who taught at HSH. Some have taught at HSH their entire lives. A remarkable team!

Leadership

High School Teachers

Primary School Teachers

Leadership Team

Our relatively young Leadership Team of 7 have almost 183 years of teaching between them!

Hopefield High School Principal & Governing Body Member - Jacques Rossouw

Jacques Rossouw - Acting Principal

With B.Sc (Computer Science & Maths); B.Sc (Hons) in Computer Science; HED & B.Ed (Hons) degrees and 26 years' teaching experience (10 years as Vice Principal), Jacques offers a unique skill set to the HSH staff body.

As an HSH ex-learner, and Hopefield resident, Jacques helps HSH to adapt with his future-oriented views.

Jacques teaches Grades 10-12 Maths, coaches Athletics and Rugby, and offers his IT skills to the school. He is an exceptional Master of Ceremonies.

The learners appreciate Jacques' approachability and resonate well with his humour.

Hopefield High School Governing Body Member - J Schreuder

Jurgens Schreuder - Acting Vice Principal

Jurgens has a HED and 31 years' teaching experience, mostly in Pretoria before coming to the West Coast in 2015.

He teaches Grade 6 Science & Technology, Grade 7 & 9 Science, Grade 8 Technology & Grade 8 Economic Management Science.

He loves sport, landscaping, rustic woodwork, fishing and the outdoors. He contributes to HSH and the broader community and has a big soft spot for children.

Rosa Cruywagen - Department Head

Rosa has a B.Ed degree & 12 years' teaching experience.

She teaches Afrikaans Home Language Gr 10-12. She coaches netball, Eisteddfod, drama & coordinates Ms & Mr HSH, Inter-Schools & "Geeskom". She is also the playwright and drama coach for Varia.

She loves the arts, reading, steri stumpies and believe in learners' uniqueness.

Elna van der Westhuizen - Department Head

Elna has a B.A., a B.Ed and HED plus a fabulous 32 years' teaching experience.

She teaches Grade 10-12 English and coaches athletics. She also coordinates HSH's cultural activities.

Elna enjoys reading and music. She offers learners the gift of not being judgmental and likes to help uncover children's hidden inner riches.

M Lesch HSH Hopefield Primary School - Head of Department for the Foundation Phase at HSH

Madelein Lesch - Foundation Phase Head

Madelein attended Woman's Military College and then completed a HED (Junior Primary) plus many extra courses. She's been a teacher for 30 years.

She teaches Grade 2's and coaches netball, swimming and general sport. She's key in Eisteddfods and Prize-givings.

Madelein loves cycling, reading and travelling. She actively encourages independent thinking and taking responsibility.

Hermien Tallie - Grade Head

Hermien has a B.Com degree, a HED and 36 years' teaching experience.

She teaches Gr 11-12 Business Studies, CAT for Gr 10-12, Gr 12 Maths Literacy & provides support to Study Classes.

She loves her dogs and travelling. She believes in meeting a child where they're at and being approachable & empathetic.

Hopefield High School Governing Body member - J Rossouw

Jean Rossouw - Department Head

Jean has 16 years teaching experience at HSH and is an ex-learner of HSH (Gr R-12). He's absolutely loyal towards HSH and only gives his best for his school.

He's the subject head for Maths and Science and also teaches Grade 10-12 Maths & Grade 9 Science. He helps maintain discipline and neatness at the school. He coaches athletics & u/19A rugby team and is responsible for HSH's IT systems.

His interests are rugby and the progress of HSH. He believes in the holistic development of learners and sport participants to prepare them for life after their school career.

B Theron is a teacher at Primary School Hopefield

Ben Theron

Ben has 55 years' teaching experience (at HSH since 1980), an HED in Music & an HED (Maths & Education). As an accomplished musician, he's won WKOD Merit Award & Merit Award for work with military bands.

He teaches Gr 8-9 Maths.

Ben enjoys dogs, building models & inspiring a love for maths.

Jolene Vorster - Grade Head

Jolene has a BA Human Movement Sciences, BA Hons Sports Science and PGCE, with 14 years' experience as a teacher.

She teaches Gr 7 Maths, Gr 10 Maths, Gr 11 Maths Literacy, Gr 8 Economics & Management Sciences & Gr 11 LO. She coaches athletics and hocky and is the hocky coordinator.

She's very active and loves the outdoors: she enjoys camping, rowing, fishing, mountainbiking and hiking.

Antonette Snyman - Grade Head

She has a B.Sc, a HED and Honours in School Management & 18 years' teaching experience.

Antonette teaches Physical Science & Biology to seniors & coaches tennis. She supports learners with the Eskom Expo.

She enjoys nature, art, her dogs & plays tennis competitively.

Enrico de Vries - Grade Head

He has a B.A, a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education & 9 years' teaching experience.

He teaches Gr 10-12 Life Skills, Gr 7-10 Life Orientation, Social Sciences for Gr 9, & Gr 11 & 12 Geography. He coaches tennis, hockey & does hostel duty.

He loves tennis (runs the Tennis Academy) & gardening, & embraces individual expression.

Michelle Smit

Michelle has a Diploma in Training Management, a Higher Diploma in Labour Law, a B.Ed degree & 22 years teaching experience.

She teaches Gr 7 English (FAL). She coaches Badminton and assists with Golf, Eisteddfods & Study Class.

Ex-corporate, she now enjoys hiking, tennis, reading & helping learners apply lessons.

Anien Pieters

Anien has an HED and 22 years' teaching experience.

She teaches Gr 9 Afrikaans (HL) & Gr 10-12 Tourism. She assists with Eisteddfods, Varia & Netball coaching.

Anien enjoyes music and the arts. She wants to inspire children.

Francois Schippers

With a B. Com, a Post-Graduate Certificate in Education and B.Ed (Hons) degree and 9 year's experience, Francois is ready for the next challenge.

Francois teaches Gr 10, 11 en 12 CAT. He coaches swimming and rugby.

He enjoys swimming, hunting, beekeeping & all things organic. He aims to remain relatable.

Jacomien Britz

She has a HED & 18 year's teaching experience.

She teaches Gr 7 Economic Management Sciences, Gr 10-12 Life Orientation &s Business Studies. She also coaches biathlon.

Jacomien loves running, nature & sport. She gets to know learners personally to spotlight their potential.

Visser Bezuidenhout

Visser has an HED in Wood & Metalwork, and 25 years' teaching experience.

He teaches Gr 10-12 EGD, Gr 9 Technology & Gr 12 Life Orientation.

Visser felt led to HSH in 2020.

A de Villiers - Hopefield teaching staff

Andrea de Villiers

She has a B.Ed & 8 years' teaching experience.

She teaches Gr 9-12 Afrikaans Home Language & coaches Hockey.

Her passion for academics, documentaries & sport is transferred to learners - together with good work ethic.

Johan van Zyl

He has a B.Ed (Hons) & 11 years' teaching experience.

Johan teaches Gr 9 Maths & Gr 10-12 Maths Literacy. He coaches hurdles, hockey, Eisteddfods & helps with varia.

He loves reading and classical music. He teaches tolerance & fiercely resists bullying or stereotyping.

L Reynolds - high school teacher at Hopefield High School

Liezel Reynolds

Liezel has an NTC, BTech degree, a BAcc (Hons) & is a registered CA (SA). Ex-corporate, she's taught for 8 years.

She teaches Gr 10-12 Accounting, Gr 11-12 Maths Literacy & Gr 9 Economic & Business Science.

A former WP netball player, she coaches u/16 teams. She offers childrens' adventure camps.

Marinda van Rooyen

She has an HED (languages) & 29 year's as a teacher (incl. 4 years in private practice special needs education).

She teaches Gr 8 & 9 English (HL), and Gr 11 & 12 English (FAL). She's the leader of the "Chill" Group & supports Eisteddfod & public speaking.

She enjoys baking, walking, reading, drama & her sense of humour.

Roné Carstens

Roné has a BA (Hons) in Sports Science, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. She has 3 years' teaching experience.

She teaches Gr 7 Social Science, Gr 7-10 Life Orientation, Gr 9 Natural Sciences & Gr 10 Business Studies.

Roné has a passion for netball and sport in general. She keeps fit by cycling and running.

Marli Immelman

She has a degree in Law and Psychology, a Post Graduate Certificate in Education & 20 years' experience as a teacher.

She teaches Gr 6 & 8 English, & Gr 10 English (FAL). She was the Subject Head for English First Additional Language at a previous school.

Unita Slabber

Unita has a B. Ed. degree & 19 year's teaching experience.

She currently teaches Gr 9 Life Orientation, Gr 7 & 9 Creative Arts & Gr 7 Technology. She coaches athletics & netball.

A Hopefielder, she loves sport, travel & creative home activities.

Sania Potgieter

She has ATCL (Associate of Trinity College London) & LTCL (Licentiate of Rockschool Music) & 21 years' teaching experience.

She teaches Gr 6-8 Afrikaans, Gr 7 English & Gr 10 Life Orientation. She supports Varia & coaches u/14B and u/15B netball.

An ex-learner of HSH (Gr R-12), she works alongside some legendary HSH teachers.

Jaime van Eeden

She has a B.Ed degree & 5 years' teaching experience.

Jaime teaches Gr 7 Business Studies & Science, Gr 8 Afrikaans & English, as well as Gr 10 Tourism.

Together with her husband and 4 dogs, they swopped the Lowveld for the West Coast. She enjoys reading, the sea and farming with her husband.

N Swanepoel - Primary School Hopefield teacher

Nicolene Swanepoel

She has a B.Ed (home economics) & 13 years' teaching experience.

She teaches Gr 10-12 Consumer Studies, Gr 8 Natural Science. & assists with Sport Cafe & Study Class.

She enjoys baking, walking, cycling, sewing & teaching like a parent.

Maxwell Nelson

Ex-HSH, he has 9 years' experience.

He teaches Gr 11 LO, Gr 8 Social Sciences, Gr 8-9 Technology & coaches rugby, soccer & athletics.

He enjoys spending time with his family and loves being active.

Morgan Smit

Ex-HSH, he has 6 years' experience.

He teaches Gr 8 & 9 Economic Management Science, Gr 10 Business Studies & Maths Literacy.

He coaches rugby, hockey & cricket interactively.

Inge Reynecke

With a BEd (Hons) degree and 6 years of experience, Inge is excited to teach.

She teaches Afrikaans Gr 9 & Tourism Gr 10-12.

Inge enjoys traveling, being in nature & sport. She want to lead with honesty, sincerity and integrity.

B Adams - Hopefield Primary School teacher

Bernie Adams

She has a B.A., HED & 25 years' teaching experience.

Bernie is a Gr 5 class teacher and teaches Gr 6 Social Sciences & Art. She assists with Eisteddfods, Debating & General Knowledge initiatives.

She enjoys gardening, reading & encourages resilience & self-acceptance in children.

H Burger is a HSH Hopefield Primary School -teacher

Helouise Burger

Helouise has a B.Ed (Prim), a HED (remedial), a Diploma in Special Needs Education & 25 years' experience.

She is the Gr 4 class teacher, coaches netball & athletics, and supports Eisteddfod, Debating & Primary School Prefects.

Helouise loves the outdoors, photography, & developing the potential of the underdogs.

E vd Merwe is a teacher at the Primary School Hopefield

Edith van der Merwe

Edith has a B.A. (Hons) in psychology & child development, a HED (foundation phase) & 22 years' teaching experience.

She's the Gr R class teacher and coaches swimming & netball.

Edith enjoys marathons, open-water swimming, gardening & holistically developing all facets of her Grade R's.

M Huisamen - Hopefield Primary School teacher

Manta Huisamen

She has a B.Ed Degree (Intermediary & Senior) & 20 years' as teacher.

She teaches Gr 7 Afrikaans Home Language, Gr 11 LO & Gr 5, 6 & 8 Maths; & coaches hockey & athletics.

Manta enjoys baking, family time, playing hockey, Crossfit & Park Runs. Her lively energy inspires learners.

E Kotze - Hopefield Primary School teacher

Elfreda Kotze

She has a B.Ed (foundation phase) & 17 years' teaching experience.

She's the Gr 3 class teacher and also helps out at the Sport Cafe.

She lives on one of the oldest Hopefield farms and loves reading & active listening.

A Rossouw - Hopefield Primary School teacher

Anine Rossouw

She has a B.Ed (foundation phase) & 15 years' teaching experience.

She's the Gr 1 class teacher & coaches the girls' u/16A hockey team.

Anine loves nature, hiking & treating all kids equally.

I Loubser is a teacher assistance at Primary School Hopefield

Ingé Loubser-Bailey

She has ECD Level 1 & 4, a Grade R Diploma & 13 years' experience.

She's the Gr R Class Assistant & offers students her endless patience.

K Warnick - Hopefield Primary School teaching assistant

Kesley Warnick

She is an old girl of HSH and this is her first year as a Gr.1 Teacher's Assistant at HSH.

Kesley also serves as a netball coach.

H Hansen is Hopefield Primary School assistant

Hannah Hansen

She's an ex-HSH student with 4 years' experience & currently studying towards a BA degree.

She's the Gr 3 classroom assistant & teaches Gr 6 & 7 English.

Beulen Lazarus

A former HSH student, she has 7 years' experience & studying Business Management and B.Ed.

She teaches Gr 7-10 Life Orientation, coaches netball & tennis, & enjoys working with children.

Cornwill Papier

Ex-HSH, he has 3 years' experience.

He is a class assistant for two High School teachers and coaches rugby. He's also the DJ at school dances.

Henco Auret