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
CS / Geography / Art
Mrs. Magrieta M Greeff
HOD High School
Subject Head
​ Accounting / Social Studies / Physics​
Mrs. Vera Herle
HOD Senior Secondary
Subject Head
Afrikaans / English / Life Skills
Ms. Elzette Botma
Grade 2 Class Teacher​​
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Mrs. Sade Alberts
Grade 5 Register Teacher
English / Natural Science
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Ms. Danielle Strauss
Grade 11 Register Teacher
English​​
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Mr. Romando !Haoseb
Grade 10 Register Teacher
Subject Head
Life Science / Biology / Mathematics
Mr. Eric Feris
Grade 8 Register Teacher
Geography / Life Science /
Biology / Like Skills
Mrs. Marianina Van Deventer
Grade 6 Register Teacher
Afrikaans / English / RME / Art
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Mrs. Lynne Linsay - Payne
HOD Lower Primary
Board Master
Garde 1 Class Teacher
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Mrs. Venette Fouché
Phase Head of Lower Primary
Grade 2 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 Class Teacher
Aftercare Class Teacher​
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Ms. Su-Mari De Klerk
Grade 3 Class Teacher
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Mr. Ashallo Morkel
Grade 12 Register Teacher
Physics / Mathematics​​
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Coach Imz
Grade 4 Register Teacher
Chess / Art / Life Skills
Mr. Donny Arnolds
Grade 7 Register Teacher
Mathematics / Physical Science
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LRC
Chairperson
Mr. Prince Sitole
HOD Upper Primary
Subject Head
Social Studies / History​
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Mrs. Marina Coetzee
Phase Head Upper Primary
Subject Head
English​​
Ms. Marie M Beukes
​Grade 1 Class Teacher
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Mrs. Mavonny Booysen
Grade 5 Class Teacher
Afrikaans / Natural Science / RME​
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Mrs. Daneel Van Zyl
Grade 9 Register Teacher
Geography / Social Studies​
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Mrs. Aletta Schrader
Subject Head
Physics / Chemistry​
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Mrs. Elke Lang
Grade 6 Register Teacher
Subject Head
German
Ms. Koesha Martin
Natural Science / Social Studies /
Accounting / Reading
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Chikayla Rautenbach
LRC
Chairperson
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.
Chikayla Rautenbach
LRC
Chairperson
Miles Narib
LRC
Vice Chairperson
Candle Somses
LRC
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Liam Duplesis
LRC
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Petilie Hauwanga
LRC
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Elvano Van der Merwe
LRC
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