Ann Capecchi
Principal
I began my journey with St Columba's in 1975 when I was asked to come in as a substitute teacher. I was appointed as Principal in 1989. I have a BA degree from WITS, a TTHD from JCE and a Bachelor of Theology degree from UNISA.
Linette Roets
Deputy Principal Pre-Primary School
I have been on the Staff of St Columba's since 1992 and have a Diploma in Education (Junior and Pre-Primary) and a further Diploma in Education (Pre-Primary).

 

Hanele Van Wyk
Grade 00 Teacher
I have been at St Columba's for 13 years. I completed a 4 year teacher training course at Goudstad College and I have a Higher Diploma in Pre-Primary teaching. I enjoy exercising my creativity by making mosaics.
Elza Van Aardt
HOD Pre-Primary
Grade 00 Teacher
I am passionate about helping the little ones I teach to develop a self-image to carry them through life's challenges. I studied at Goudstad college and I have a Higher Education Diploma. I joined St Columba's in 2001.
Lana Nielson
Grade 0 Teacher
I have been at St Columba's for seven years. I have a Higher Diploma for Pre and Junior Primary from the College of Education at Wits.
Natalie Broodryk
Grade 0 Teacher
I recently moved to the East Rand after teaching in Randburg for the past 10 years. I have a Higher Diploma in Education (Pre-Primary)
Leanne Hogg
Grade R Teacher
I have 19 years teaching experience and joined the Staff of St Columba's in September 2010. I have an HDE (Pre-Primary) and have always taught Pre-Primary children. I also have a deep love for animals.
Jackie Weatherdon
Grade R Teacher
After graduating from JCE with a Higher Diploma in Education - Junior Primary (with Distinction), I taught Grade 1 for 19 years. I joined the St Columba's Staff on a permanent basis in 2009.
Dominique Harding
Assistant
I have two daughters at St Columba's and joined the Pre-Primary staff as an assistant in 2007. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, reading and spending time with my family.
Vicky Watson
Assistant
I have been at St Columba's for 11 years. I am a Pre-Primary assistant, look after the Pre-Primary children in AfterCare in the Afternoons and am a member of the Holiday Care staff.
Sonnette Jooste
Grade 1 Teacher
I firmly believe that children should love going to school. I have a BA Honours from Potchefstroom University and TTHD from Pochefstroom College of Education.
Gerda Sutherland
HOD Junior Primary
Grade 1 Teacher
I have taught Grade 1 for 26 years and love teaching this age group. I have a Higher Diploma in Education from JCE. I enjoy sports, gardening and creative activities.
Susan Hunter
Grade 2 Teacher
After obtaining my Higher Diploma in Education from JCE, I taught at Colin Mann Primary for nine years before joining the St Columba's Staff 10 years ago. I have a son in Grade 7 at St Columba's and enjoy cooking and reading.
Christine Botha
Grade 2 Teacher
I joined the St Columba's family in 2008. I have a BEd degree with specilaisation in Early Childhood Development and Foundation Phase which I obtained from the University of Pretoria.
Ursula Virgili
Grade 3 Teacher
I enjoy the Christian ethos and family atmosphere at St Columba's and have been teaching here for 9 years (with a slight gap taken for maternity leave.) I have a Higher Diploma of Education from JCE and I am also a qualified dancing teacher.
Clare Dunn
Grade 3 Teacher
As a relatively new teacher I feel privileged to be a part of the St Columbas staff. I completed a BEd (Early Childhood Development and Foundation Phase Education) at Unisa, and have gained valuable experience from St Dunstans as well as Rynfield Primary. I am also a qualified Pilates Instructor.
Veerle Dowie
Grade 4 Teacher
I joined St Columba's in 2002. I have a Higher Diploma in Education and 17 years of teaching experience. I organise senior boy's cricket and football.
Debra Wesseloo
Grade 4 Teacher
St Columba's welcomed me back in 2001 after having been a student here since I was three years old. I have a Bachelor of Primary Education specialising in Senior Primary from WITS and a Bachelor of Theology degree from UNISA.
Vicki Conway
Grade 5 Teacher
I joined St Columba's in 2004 and became the Head of Senior Primary Mathematics in 2006. I have a Senior Primary Education Diploma and a Higher Diploma in Education from Bloemfontein Teacher's College.
Debbie Hauptfleisch
Grade 5 Teacher
My family has been associated with St Columba's for many years. I have a BA in Information Science from RAU and Post Graduate Certificate in Education from WITS.
Bronwen Marcon
Deputy Principal Primary School
Grade 6 Teacher
I have been at St Columba's for 12 years and enjoy working in a small school because I can develop a special bond with the pupils and staff here. I have a Higher Diploma in Education for Senior Primary from JCE.
Pat Ware
Grade 6 Teacher
I have 28 years teaching experience and joined the staff of St Columba's in 2008. I have an H.D.E. and a Further Diploma in Education.

Nikki Witthaus
HOD Senior Primary
Grade 7 Teacher
St Columba's welcomed me into its family in September 2000 and I was appointed as HOD in 2006. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree from Midrand Campus and a Higher Diploma in Education from WITS.
Christa Venter
Afrikaans Teacher
I have been with St Columba's since 1982. I have a Diploma in Education from the Teacher's College in Pretoria and I studied through the SA College for Teacher Education and graduated Cum Laude in Remedial Education and Special Education.
Joyce Malatsi
Zulu Teacher
I hold a BA degree from UNISA and obtained a Primary Teacher's Certificate from Madadeni Training College in Newcastle, a SED from Vista University and a Diploma in Theology from Baptist Theological College in Randburg.
Marianne Du Plessis
Music Teacher
Originally, I joined St Columba's as the Pre-Primary Music teacher but now teach the whole school. I am passionate about music and I find the children's enthusiasm and participation extremely rewarding.
Ailsa McLean
Librarian and Drama Teacher
My journey with St Columba's began in 2009. I have a BA and a HDE and I am also a qualified Reflexologist and Aqua Aerobics Instructor.
Marianna Zeelie
PE and Afrikaans Teacher
I became the sports co-ordinator at St Columba's in 2006. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from RAU and I am currently studying a Higher Diploma for teaching through UNISA.
Jacob Mokoena
Learnership Student
I joined St Columba's support staff in 19 . Having attended a computer course with Mr Lowe I realised I would like to persue my studies and am currently doing a learnersip through St Columba's. I am studing for a B.Ed. degree while having the the opportunity to work with the teachers in the classroom.
Ephraim Nyawo
Learnership Student
I first joined St Columba's as cricket coach and then agreed to coach football as well. I am an East Gauteng Cricketer. I am doing a learnership therough St Columba's and I am able to assist in the classroom while I am studying for a B.Ed. Degree.
Robert Thomas-Stark
School Counsellor
I joined St Columba's in 2005. I have completed my Masters degree in Educational Psychology and am a registered Educational Psychologist. My role in the school is to provide learning and emotional support to children in need.
Maureenn Grant
Business Manager
I have been the Bursar at St Columba's for 16 years and I also play an active role in the gardens and catering at St Columba's. I studied Cost Accounting at Welcom Technicon.
Pauline Oliver
Bursar
After leaving the family for 5 years, I rejoined St Columba's in 2009. Originally I helped out in the Tuck Shop and was then employed as the Pre-Primary assistant. I have done courses in Pastel Accounting and Bookkeeping.
Anne Young
Secretary
I have been working at St Columba's for more than 21 Years. I am also the Choir Director for the two choirs (Teddy and Senior.) I have a Secretarial Diploma from WITS and a Bachelor of Arts (English and Biblical Studies) from UNISA.
Myra Clifton
Secretary
I joined St Columbas as one of the secretaries in 1997.
Marian Hurley
Facilities Supervisor
As an ex-St Columba's pupil, each corner of this school hold a special memory for me. I was appointed in 2008 to manage the school facilities.
Sr Aelred O'Donovan OP
Library Assistant
I was born, educated and completed my Dominican Religious Studies (Herts) and Teacher's Training (London University) in England, which has equiped me in the many challenging tasks I have undertaken in my missionary life in South Africa.
Dave Lowe
Computer and Design and Technology Teacher
I came to St Columba's in 19 to assist with teaching Computer competency. At that time I was running my own business, CompuCademy. I was then offered a permanent position and have since taken on some of the Design and Technology and Computer lessons.