PREP TEAM
At DPHS, we believe that a boy’s journey is shaped by the people who walk it with him. That’s why our team, brings not only deep expertise across disciplines but also passion, care and commitment to every Prep boy’s development.
EXPERTS IN EDUCATION, UNITED IN CARE
With more than 1,000 years of combined teaching experience, our staff includes specialists in academics, technology, arts, sport, learning support, wellbeing, and school operations. Every team member plays a role in creating a nurturing, forward-thinking environment where boys can thrive.
Shown Right - Headmaster: Mr Grant Phipson
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
Headmaster
Mr Grant Phipson
Junior Primary Departmental Head
Ms Carolyn Gilroy (Director: Learning Support)
Deputy Headmaster
Mr Ross Bedford
Senior Primary Departmental Head
Ms Sam Parry (Director: Design & Technology)
RECEPTION UNIT
Mrs Lesley Phipson (Gr Head Teacher)
Mrs Karyn Bruorton
Mrs Mary Goosen
Mrs Casey Kirkwood
Mrs Devani Moodley
Miss Nothando Khuzwayo
Miss Caitlyn Gooding (Assistant Teacher)
Miss Natalie Phipps (Assistant Teacher)
Mrs Nolca Lushaba
JUNIOR PRIMARY
Grade 1
Mrs Xenia Greensill Section Head
Mrs Sandra May Departmental Head
Mrs Carrie Barker
Mrs Bronwyn Muller
Grade 2
Mrs Jacqui Everitt Section Head
Miss Lynsey Allan
Mrs Elizabeth Murphy
Mrs Chanelle Jenkins
Grade 3
Mrs Desiree Veerasamy Section Head
Ms Karyn Glock
Mrs Glenda Marklew
Ms Shahnaz Vawda
Together, we are more than just a staff list. We are a team united in purpose: helping every DPHS boy discover who he is and who he can become.
SENIOR PRIMARY
Grade 4
Mrs Paige Richards Section Head
Miss Britney Nel
Miss Charnel Ueckermann
Mr Zak Paruk
Grade 5
Mrs Janine Huber Section Head
Miss Emma Pennefather
Mr Zane Watson
Mr Nduduzo Khuzwayo
Grade 6
Miss Rebecca Hammond Section Head
Mr Michael -Jon Elliott
Mr Gareth May
Grade 6
Mr Mthokozisi Jali Section Head
Mr Luke Turner
Mr Pieter Mouton
SPECIALIST SUBJECTS
Afrikaans
Mr Pieter Mouton
isiZulu
Mrs Malu Gambu
Miss Tiny Majola
Art
Mrs Eileen Laubscher
Mrs Loren Firth
Drama & Music
Mr Barry Oosthuyzen (Director)
Mrs Alexandra Patrick
Mrs Glynis Harker
Miss Cara Roberts
Sciences
Mr Darren Pearce
Mr Fa-eez Jaffar
Information Technology
Mr Ross Bedford
Mrs Jolene Papadopoulos
Physical Education
Mr Shaun Carroll
Mr Thabo Tshabalala - JP
Learning Support
Miss Amber Kiddle
Mrs Mel Fletcher
Media & Library
Mrs Kalayvani Naidoo
Ms Reeni Ramnath
Mrs Tracy Stentiford (JP Reading Room)
SPORT & EXTRACURRICULAR
Director Of Sport
Mr Shaun Carroll (Senior Primary)
Junior Primary Head Of Sport
Mr Thabo Tshabalala
Swimming Coach
Mr Thapelo Ramoholi
SUPPORT & OPERATIONS
Admissions
Mrs Bridget Pio
Bursar
Mrs Michelle Roberts
Finance Assistant
Mrs Gina Radley
Educational Trust
Mrs Liz Elliott
Front Office
Mrs Tracey Kirby
Print Room
Mrs Bernadette Bezuidenhout
HR
Mrs Meryl Holloway
IT Support
Mr Lennie Govindsamy
Marketing & Communications
Mrs Anna Sacks
Mrs Roz Bedford
AFTERCARE
Supervisor
Mrs Chloe Govindsamy
Supervisor
Miss Preya Misra
CAFÉ & UNIFORM
Prep Club – Café/Tuckshop
Cafe Mayfair - Lyle Mack Burmester
Unirite Uniform Shop
Cheryl Ferreira
ESTATE & FACILITIES
Estate Manager
Mr Tyrone Roberts
Grounds & General Assistants
Agrippa Mngomezulu (Induna)
Simphiwe Mnguni
Nkosinathi Magwaza
Musa Ngcobo
