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WALLIES PRE-PRIMARY

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At Wallies Pre-Primary, all the teachers are qualified, love children very much, have creative souls, and have a passion to make it exciting for our toddlers every day, so that they can grow and learn through play without realizing they are learning.

So we LEARN by playing.


Through play and exciting activities, we help the kids to develop physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively.


We focus a lot on experiential learning through field trips, our Mini "Masterchef" classes, and by presenting our themes, Bible, and numeracy visually. We offer music classes, Kinderkinetika, creative classes, and dance classes.


Our large outdoor playground is a great advantage for gross motor development. Each class has a teacher and loving assistant who provides help where needed. We have Occupational Therapists on site who also assist us where needed. Together with our parents, we are one big family that takes hands for our toddlers.

Why Wallies?
Large classes
Large playground
Qualified and professional teachers

 

Christa Fokkens, head of the department of the Pre-Primary, obtained her Higher Education Diploma from W.O.K (Windhoek Onderwys Kollege) and has 18 years of Pre-primary experience. She loves the children very much and says that at the end of the year, it is difficult for her to let the children go. For her, the best part about teaching is the creative time and children's art is her favorite school activity.

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Wallies Pre-Primary Team

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Christa Fokkens

Head of Department

Grade RR Class Teacher

4-5 years

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Cisca Pieterse

Grade RRR Class Teacher

3-4 years

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Sumari Jones

Grade RR Class Teacher

4-5 years

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Zubaidah Moller

Teacher Assistant

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Fransiska Kharuxas

Teacher Assistant

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Beverly Araes

Teacher Assistant

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

JUNIOR PRIMARY

At Walvis Bay Primary School, grades R to 3 are taught by qualified, dedicated, and enthusiastic teachers in Afrikaans and English.

With small classes, the focus is on the individual attention of every pupil. We follow the Namibian curriculum but also do supplementary work where necessary. Walvis Bay Primary School's Junior Primary section is therefore known for the fact that our pupils have excellent mathematics, reading, and writing skills.

We also value each learner's social and emotional well-being.
On a daily basis, we emphasize the character traits of caring, respect, trustworthiness, citizenship, integrity, and responsibility to ensure that we send well-rounded, responsible learners to Senior Primary.

It is important that we develop each child in totality and we, therefore, offer various extracurricular activities. In terms of sports, they can participate in hockey, netball, rugby, cricket, mini-tennis, and athletics. Learners can also participate in chess, debating, and art competitions. In our equipped library, they are encouraged to read regularly and discover the wonderful world of books. It is a priority for us that every learner feels safe and happy at school. Therefore the teachers' daily focus is on each learner's emotional well-being. We aim to present lessons in such a way that learning is enjoyable for them. There is a friendly, welcoming atmosphere in the classes. Every grade goes on an educational or fun trip at least once a semester to broaden their horizons.

Desireé Nell, head of department of the Junior Primary - Afrikaans Phase, studied in Windhoek and specialized in junior primary. She has been teaching for 31 years and has been at Walvis Bay Primary School for 22 years. For her, a highlight is to follow her learners and see how they perform after school and what becomes of each one. She likes to walk, exercise, ride a bike, and likes to drink good coffee!

Geraldine Bok, head of department of the Junior Primary - English Phase, studied at W.O.K and specialized in junior primary. She has been teaching for 34 years and have a special place in her heart for the little ones. She loves to read, cook, bake and crochet. 

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Junior Primary Team

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 Adeline Jacobs

Grade R-A

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Louise Otto

Grade R-C

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Dalinca Köhne

Grade R-B

Head of grade

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Emsie Esterhuizen

Grade R-D

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Antonia Otta

Grade R-A

Teacher Assistant

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Rosalia Endjere

Grade R-C

Teacher Assistant 

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Susanna Matsuis

Grade R-B

Teacher Assistant 

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Geandré Bester

Grade R-D

Teacher Assistant 

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Joh-Mari Le Roux

Grade 1A

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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 Janita Van Heerden

Grade 1C

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Camelita Gillmore

Grade 1D

Teacher Assistant- English phase

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Judy Loedolff

Grade 1B

Head of grade

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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 Geraldine Bok

Grade 1D

Head of Department- English phase

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Desireé Nell

Grade 2A

Head of Department-Afrikaans phase

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Anneline Rossouw

Grade 2B

Head of grade

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Monique Peterson

Grade 2D

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Shiveen Weber

Grade 2A

Teacher Assistant - Afrikaans phase

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Malinka Malan

Grade 2C

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Sonia Van Zyl

Grade 3A

Head of grade

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Samantha Claasen

Grade 3C

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Landi Moolman

Grade 3B

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Suné Van Vuuren

Grade 3D

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

SENIOR PRIMARY

At Walvis Bay Primary School, grades 4 to 7 are taught by qualified, dedicated, and enthusiastic teachers. The
medium of instruction is English and we follow the Namibian curriculum.

We offer the following subjects:
Afrikaans First Language:
The learners participate yearly in the ATKV debating competition, the griffel competition, and various other
language competitions.
English as a Second Language:
The learners participate in the Spelling Bee.
Mathematics:
Extra work is added to the curriculum to improve the learners’ ability to develop a deeper understanding of the
subject. Mathematical games make it fun to learn new concepts and reinforce concepts.
Natural Science:
In grades 4 and 5 the learners participate in the Science Fair where they do a study of topics given. The top ten
projects in every grade go through to the Circuit Science 
Fair and the best projects chosen go through to the
National Science Fair.
Social Studies:
This subject teaches the learners about the history of our country, neigbouring countries as well as the world. It also
teaches the learners about geography. The learners do lots of practical activities and other projects.
Home Ecology:
This subject teaches the learners to become entrepreneurs by equipping them with practical skills to make craft items that they can sell. It teaches them how to maintain a healthy lifestyle, as well as manage their household resources.
Design and Technology:
This subject teaches the learners to become entrepreneurs by equipping them with practical skills to make craft items that they can sell. Safety skills and the correct use of tools are also critical topics the learners learn about.

Culture:
We encourage the learners to participate in various cultural activities, such as art, different types of dancing
and poetry to name a few.

Shirley Visagie, Senior Primary Head of Department for Languages, did her B.ED at UNAM and received her degree in 2000. Her main subjects are English and Afrikaans. She taught English at LWB for 12 years but is now back to her mother tongue. Shirley says she loves to see how the children grow and improve. For her, the most enjoyable thing is to see how a child who could not speak Afrikaans at all achieves a good mark at the end of the year. Her great love is to teach Afrikaans, because she can make the children love reading and make the language their own. She feels that especially with today's children a large part of the language is being lost, specifically the fixed expressions and idioms.

Gerrit Loedolff, Senior Primary Head of Department for Mathematics and Science, achieved his B.E.T.D. at WCE in 1995. His majors are Mathematics and Science.  He has been teaching for 28 years, of which 8 years at Walvis Bay Primary School.  Although Mathematics and Science are his great passion, he also has experience in teaching Social Studies, Design and Technology, Languages and Geography (Grade 8).  He believes that Mathematics is the backbone of every subject as well as the real world and therefore strives for children to see it as part of their daily life and not just another school subject that gets attention on certain days and certain times.

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Senior Primary Team

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Lizette Lucas

Grade 4A

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Willeen Van der Westhuizen

Grade 4C

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Deirdré Theron

Grade 4B

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Anita Vermeulen

Grade 4D

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Amelia Fischer

Grade 5A

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Christelle Beukes

Grade 5C

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Marnel Grobbelaar

Grade 5B

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Ansie Faul

Grade 6A

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Jessica Isaacks

Grade 6C

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Tannawilla Arnolds

Grade 6B

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Erné Klazen

Grade 7A

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Sunelle Venter

Grade 7C

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

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Atanasius Kangala

Grade 7B

Ashley Jones

Tech Lead

AFTERCARE CENTER

All our learners are welcome at the LWB Aftercare Centre. We accommodate small groups of Grade 1-7 learners.

The purpose of the Aftercare Center is to create a learning and homework facility for learners whose parents work full time and cannot provide proper supervision at home and therefore prefer that their children receive learning and homework help after school hours by professional staff.

 

We are more than just an Aftercare center, we are a big family that cares for each other. We are located on the school premises which gives learners the opportunity to attend extracurricular activities & sports offered at our school, do homework, work on projects and socialize with peers.

 

The homework center aims to provide a service. We offer a safe and relaxed environment for our learners with adequate supervision and assistance with homework. We are committed to Christian values, discipline and respect.

Common questions and answers:

How is homework handled?

Homework diaries are checked and signed daily, assistance is also provided with exams.

What are your hours?

Monday – Thursday 12h00 – 14:00 Waiting class (Playground under supervision)

Monday – Thursday 14h00 – 16:30 (Study/homework class)

Monday – Thursday 16h30 – 17:15 (Playground under supervision)

 

Parents collect children at the Netball courts before 17:15

On Fridays, only aftercare class for Grades R-7 from 12:00 – 17:15

Barbara Van Zyl, aftercare facilitator, ran her own daycare for 10 years and she has 16 years of teaching experience. Her heart is children and seeing them grow to become the best version of themselves. She calls the students her "children" because they become part of her who she is during the year.

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