Re-Imagining Education
Our Teaching and Learning Approach
The Kyalami Schools Group has a holistic approach to education; in addition to academic prowess, the emotional, social and physical well-being of our pupils and staff are of paramount importance. While we have modified our programmes to strive toward holistic development, living with the pandemic compels us to be innovative. The research points to the notion that teaching and learning is fundamentally a social activity. Social interaction and play, especially for younger children in the pre-primary and primary phases, are a necessary part of their development. Subsequently, questioning techniques, facilitating a meaningful discussion, debating opinions and giving effective feedback all form part of the everyday educational experience.
Why Consider the Kyalami Schools Group?
At the heart of every formidable school, is a strong teaching faculty. In a recent pupil poll, over 90% of pupils reported that the ongoing academic support offered by the staff was a pivotal factor in their progress. As a community of schools, our ability to work closely as a team and use our collective expertise has aided staff and pupils to feel secure during these challenging times. Each child is nurtured and feels part of the greater community. There is an innate generosity that our teachers express – we understand that learning thrives when there is a healthy relationship between pupil and teacher. An inclusive education model is high on our agenda as we seek to ensure that every child develops to their full potential.
Looking Ahead
As an established institution, our confidence is based on tried and tested straggles, however, the last few years have highlighted that there is no place for the ordinary, business-as-usual sentiment. Adaptability and agility have become common behaviours
Board of Directors
Gavin Esterhuizen
Kyalami Schools Group CEO
Gavin is a distinguished educationalist with extensive experience in South Africa and the UK. He’s held leadership roles including Senior Deputy Principal at Jeppe High School for Boys, Deputy Head at St Andrew’s School for Girls, and Executive Head at Nova Pioneer Ormonde. Academically accomplished, he holds an MA in Educational Leadership and Management from the University of London’s Institute of Education, a BEd(Hons) Cum Laude from UJ, and an HDE from various institutions.
Andries Delport
Interim Chairman
Andries Delport is the CEO of CIVH Africa and Chief Technology Officer, bringing over 35 years of experience in telecommunications and technology. Before joining CIVH, he served as CEO of Dark Fibre Africa and spent 24 years at Vodacom, where he was Group CTO for 11 years. He holds a BSc.Eng (Electronic) from the University of Natal and an MBL (Cum Laude) from UNISA.
Dinana Reid
Dinana Reid
Dinana Reid is an admitted attorney with over 18 years of post-articles experience in corporate, public, and private sectors. After completing her articles at Cliffe Dekker in Cape Town, she consulted and later established her own legal practice. She holds a B-Proc, LLB (Honours), a Postgraduate Diploma in Cyber Law, and a Certificate in Data Privacy Law from Wits University.
Andrew Meerburg
Andrew Meerburg
Andrew Meerburg is a Chartered Accountant and owner of a Corporate Finance business specializing in advisory services and valuations. A dedicated supporter of the Kyalami Schools Group (KSG) for over 10 years, he’s served on the KPS PTF and now sits on the KSG Board. Both his children attended KSG schools, with his son in Grade 10 and his daughter studying at Stellenbosch University.
Dr Lesego Khantsi
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Dr Lesego Khantsi is a consultant epidemiologist and general and aesthetics practitioner. She previously served as Head of Medical Affairs at Janssen Pharmaceutica and Senior Medical Advisor at Novartis South Africa. Her international work experience includes service in New Zealand and Kazakhstan. Dr Khantsi matriculated at Pretoria High School for Girls and graduated from University of Pretoria with an MBChB.
Andrew Sheard
Andrew Sheard
Andrew Sheard has been part of the Kyalami Schools community since 2003, with three children who attended Beaulieu Preparatory and Beaulieu College. His eldest son works at Standard Bank after studying Actuarial Science, his daughter is completing her teaching studies at Montessori, and his youngest son matriculated in 2024.