About Riverside Private School Swakopmund
Riverside Private School is an English-medium school
devoted to holistic, student-centered learning
Principal
Mr. Ernest Olivier
The Principal of the Upper Primary and Senior Secondary Division, Mr Ernest Olivier, has had a long and illustrious career in the field of education. Having started of as an ordinary teacher, he moved up through the ranks to Head of Department, then Principal of a renowned public high school in Swakopmund, before being appointed as Inspector of Education in the Ministry of Education.
Our
Unique Focus
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Our Vision
Our Vision is to be the private school of choice in Namibia, renowed for inspiring, equipping and shaping generations of learners to be the best they can be, as individuals, in their future careers, and in helping to build a better Namibia and world at large.
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Our Mission
Our Mission is to produce future-fit learners: knowledgeable, skilled competent and confident, ready to step into the future as caring, responsible and productive citizens and primed for the next phase of career training.
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Our Values
Our Values include, acting with integrity, honesty and respect for ourselves, one another and the environment; staying committed to our principles; and
practising teamwork, the great multiplier of individual effort.
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Staff Directory
Our School staff are the people who support the educational and social needs of students in a school. This includes teachers, administrators, counselors, and support staff. They all work together to create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for students to learn and grow.
Mr. Ernest Olivier
Senior Secondary Principal
Board Member
Subject Head
Computer Science
Mrs. Magrieta M Greeff
HOD High School
Subject Head
​Accounting ​
Mrs. Vera Herle
Phase Head Senior Secondary
Subject Head
Afrikaans / English / Life Skills
Ms. Elzette Botma
Grade 2 B Class Teacher​​
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Mrs. Sade Alberts
Grade 6 B Register Teacher
English
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Ms. Danielle Strauss
Grade 10 Register Teacher
English​ 1st Language / 2nd Language​
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Mr. Romando !Haoseb
Grade 11 Register Teacher
Subject Head
Biology / Mathematics
Mrs. Margot Hill
Grade 5 B Register Teacher
Afrikaans / Social Studies
Mrs. Marianina Van Deventer
Grade 7 B Register Teacher
Afrikaans / English / IPA / Art​
Ms. Anna Erni
Grade 4 B Register Teacher
German ​
Mr. Mark Jacobs
Mathematics Grade 8
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Ms. L. Van Rensburg
Admin Staff - Financial Secretary
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Mrs. Lynne Linsay - Payne
HOD Lower Primary
Board Master
Grade 1 A Class Teacher
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Mrs. Venette Fouché
Phase Head of Lower Primary
Grade 2 A Class Teacher
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Mrs. Lu-Mari January
Grade 0 Class Teacher
Aftercare Class Teacher
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Mrs. Natalie Whittaker
Grade 3 A Class Teacher
Aftercare Class Teacher​
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Ms. Su-Mari De Klerk
Grade 3 B Class Teacher
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Mr. Ashallo Morkel
Grade 8 B Register Teacher
Physics / Mathematics​​
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Ms. J. de Villiers
Teacher
Social Studies / NSHE / RME / ACC
Mr. Donny Arnolds
Teacher
Mathematics / Physical Science​
Ms. Kerby Phori
Grade 9 A Register Teacher
Computer Science/ Computer Literacy
Mr. Donovan Weimers
Grade 8 A Register Teacher
English / Life Skills
Ms. Laura Hiemer - Student
German Foreign Language Grade 4-6
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Mr. Prince Sitole
HOD Upper Primary
Subject Head
Mathematics / History​
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Mr. Eric Feris
Phase Head Senior Primary
Gr. 9 B Register Teacher & Subject Head
Life Science / Natural Science / Life Skills
Ms. Marie M Beukes
​Grade 1 B Class Teacher
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Mrs. Mavonny Booysen
Grade 6 A Class Teacher
Afrikaans / Natural Science / RME​
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Mrs. Daneel Van Zyl
Teacher
Grade 7 - 10
Geography / Social Studies​​
Mrs. Aletta Schrader
Subject Head
Physics / Chemistry​
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Mrs. Elke Lang
Grade 7 A Register Teacher
Subject Head
German / Life Skills
Coach Imz
Grade 4 A Register Teacher
Chess / Phys.Ed.​ / Life Skills
Mrs. Cathleen Brendell
Grade 5 A Register Teacher
English / Mathematics / Social Studies​
Ms. Ursula Damens
Learning Support
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Ms. Rockzaan Wagner
Admin Staff - School Secretary
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Learner Representative Council
The Learner Representative Council (LRC) represents student interests and fosters a positive school environment. Elected by learners and teachers, they collaborate with staff, organize events, and promote engagement to build an inclusive community.
Elvano van der Merwe
LRC
Chairperson
Candle Somses
LRC
Vice Chairperson
Gary Langner
LRC ​
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Aidan Wilhelm
LRC
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Ernst Doeseb
LRC
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Ziaad Martin
LRC
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Heinrich Ochurub
LRC
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Avihe Kasete
LRC
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Our support stuff
The Support Staff ensure a clean, safe, and well-maintained school environment. Through their daily dedication and essential services, they support the smooth running of the school and contribute to a welcoming and positive atmosphere for all.
Tate Lisias Aunty Rosina Meme Ester Aunty Cecilia
