SCHOOL MANAGEMENT TEAM

PRINCIPAL - Ms Marion Wheater (wheat@saxonwoldprimary.co.za)
Qualifications:
HDE (JCE);
FDE - Educational Management (CESA);
FDE - Remedial Education (CESA);
B.Ed. Honours (University of Natal)

Teaching experience:
29 years

Current teaching:
Grade 7 Geography

It has been my privilege to lead the Saxonwold Community since April 1994. I believe that it was no coincidence that my tenure as a Principal began at the same time that our country had its first democratic elections. I was free to create the school of my dreams, " a multiple everything". My personality too, is multi-faceted; I enjoy a variety of activities, from reading, to sports, to African Jazz and gardening, and my life is full of interesting people.

DEPUTY PRINCIPAL - Mrs Cheryl Kotwal (ckotwal@saxonwoldprimary.co.za)
Qualifications:
BA (UNISA);
HDE (UNISA);
B.Ed Honours (University of Natal)

Teaching experience:
16 years

Current teaching:
Grade 7 English, Grade 7 Afrikaans

I am passionate about English language and History and majored in both at Varsity. I have developed course material and "Trained the Trainers" on the Revised National Curriculum and OBE for Wits University. I was a founder member of the National Association for Multi-Religious Education and was involved in writing the Unit Standards for SAQA for Religious Education. I see teaching as a vocation and love being in the classroom. In my "spare" time I read as much as possible and spend time with my five dogs.

I have many years of teaching experience and am passionate about teaching little ones. I have been Head of Department of The Wold since 2001. I am in charge of overseeing the efficient running of the Pre-School by ensuring that quality teaching and learning occurs.  I direct and produce yearly cultural and sporting events.  I keep up to date with modern teaching trends by attending and presenting developmental programmes.

My outside interests include walking, cooking, reading and spending time with my family.