Hans Christen

Headmaster

Pamhidzai Chikumba

Deputy Headmistress & Grade 2 Teacher

Saraphia Kutywayo

Head of Infants & Grade 1 Teacher

Graeme Lewis

Director of Sport

Annalise Moonsammy

Secretary

Deanha Alwanger

Daenha Alwanger

Assistant Teacher

Rumbidzai Hwangwa

Shona Teacher

Anita De Klerk

Nursery Teacher

Nazarene Khan

ECD A Teacher

Bianca Mugwira

ECD B Teacher

Shalom Nzanga

Assistant Teacher

Renee Gagiano

Grade 3 Teacher

Ronald Mamvura

Ronald Mamvura

Grade 4 Teacher

Bianca Joseph

Grade 5 Teacher

Gaynor Mooney

Art Teacher

Allan Janjawa

Computers/ICT Teacher

Israel Mhlanga

Music Teacher

Thabo Kutywayo

Thabo Kutywayo

Assistant Coach

Chiedza Shiripinda

Librarian

Jesina Rusakaniko

Bursar

Candice Albasini

Hostel Matron

Tendayi Denhere

Boarding Chef

Hans Christen

Headmaster

Mr Christen has taught at Ruzawi School in Marondera, at Broadhurst Primary School in Gaborone and at Peterhouse Girls’ School. He is former member of the Executive Committee of the Board of Governors of the Peterhouse Group of Schools and a former headmaster of several schools, including Twin Rivers School. Mr Christen is an alumnus of Rhodes University, South Africa.

Pamhidzai Chikumba

Deputy Headmistress & Grade 2 Teacher

Pamhidzai has a Bachelor’s and two Master’s degrees from BUSE, Women’s University in Africa and ZOU. She holds a Diploma in Education and in Administration. She has a wealth of experience teaching Infant classes. At an administrative level, she served as Headmistress of Rishworth House Preparatory School and Bella Vista College.

Saraphia Kutywayo

Head of Infants & Grade 1 Teacher

Saraphia Kutywayo has eighteen years of teaching experience. She has taught at Mutarazi Junior School, Westque Academy and Wise Owl Primary School.

Graeme Lewis

Director of Sport

Graeme was educated at Gateway High School. He holds a Diploma in Sports Coaching and Management from Gateway Christian Training College and has taught at Gateway Primary School, at Hartmann House and at St. George’s College. He is a former Zimbabwe national golf player.

Annalise Moonsammy

Secretary

Annalise Moonsammy is currently studying at IMM and is passionate about early childhood education. She is committed to fostering a love for learning in young children as well as creating engaging and supportive environments that inspire curiosity and growth.

Deanha Alwanger

Daenha Alwanger

Assistant Teacher

Daenha is a dedicated Early Childhood Educator with five years of experience and a passion for nurturing young minds. She holds certificates in Early Childhood Development, Jolly Phonics and Nurse Aide, and is currently pursuing a Diploma in Early Childhood Education. With hands on experience supporting children of all abilities, she strives to create an inclusive, engaging, and caring environment where every child can grow and thrive.

Rumbidzai Hwangwa

Shona Teacher

Rumbidzai Hwanga is a dedicated infants facilitator with a strong commitment to early childhood education. She received her Education Diploma at Gateway Teachers’ Training College, together with several sporting certificates. With a genuine passion for nurturing young minds, Rumbidzai creates a joyful and enriching environment for her students.

Anita De Klerk

Nursery teacher

Anita de Klerk holds an ECD diploma and has been teaching for a number of years at Nursery level.

Nazarene Khan

ECD A Teacher

Nazarene Khan has been teaching Infants classes and coaching swimming andnetball since she graduated in 1997. She has taught at Murray MacDougall School in the Lowveld for eighteen years, thereafter at Lomagundi College Primary School and at Wise Owl Primary School in Westgate as the Head of the Infants’ Department.

Bianca Mugwira

ECD B Teacher

Bianca Mugwira holds a certificate in Montessori and Early Childhood Development through MCI in London nand she’s passionate about teaching children.

Shalom Nzanga

Assistant Teacher

Shalom completed her A Levels at Peterhouse Girls School in 2015 and holds a degree in Sociology and Gender Development Studies from Women’s University in Africa. She is passionate about teaching and has assisted students at Watershed College as a Junior Mistress. She is studying for a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and aspires to be a teacher.

Renee Gagiano

Grade 3 Teacher

Renee Gagiano holds a Bachelor of Education degree (UNISA) and has 17 years of teaching experience.

Ronald Mamvura

Ronald Mamvura

Grade 4 Teacher

Ronald holds a Diploma in Education, majoring in English Language. He has taught at Samuel Centenary Academy and Wise Owl Group of Schools. He believes that mastering communication is the foundation for academic success and lifelong achievement.

Bianca Joseph

Grade 5 Teacher

Bianca Joseph holds a Diploma in Primary Education from Asian Teachers College. She has taught grade 1 to 7 special needs students over the last eight years. Her motto is: “Teachers take hands, open minds and touch hearts”.

Gaynor Mooney

Art Teacher

Gaynor Mooney was educated at Eveline High School in Bulawayo. She has been at Gateway Primary School for twenty five years, where she taught Special Needs and was Art Director and an Art teacher for Grades 1 to 7. Her passion is art, colour and design, and the outdoors.

Allan Janjawa

Computers/ICT Teacher

Mr. Janjawa holds a Diploma in Education, majoring in Computers/ICT from Mutare Teachers’ College. He has taught at Hillcrest College, St. George’s College, St. Christopher’s School and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Primary School.

Israel Mhlanga

Music Teacher

Israel is an ardent music enthusiast who received his training at the Zimbabwe College of Music and Midlands State University. He has served as a music educator at Wise Owl School in Marondera, at Brookside International School and at Acacia Junior School.

Thabo Kutywayo

Thabo Kutywayo

Assistant Coach

Thabo is currently studying towards a Sports Coaching and Management Diploma at Gateway Teachers’ College. He is on attachment at The Hill as an assistant coach.

Chiedza Shiripinda

Librarian

Chiedza Shiripinda is a 2024 graduate of Chisipite Senior School. She’s passionate about contributing to her community and making a positive impact through education. She enjoys engaging with others and continuously learning new things.

Jesina Rusakaniko

Bursar

Jesina holds a Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Accounting from the National University of Science and Technology (NUST). With great experience in the accounting field and a passion for financial management, Jesina brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our school.

Candice Albasini

Hostel Matron

Candice has had many years of experience in various fields – in the classroom, coaching sport, in hospitality and catering, as well as administration and first aid. She has a passion for children and was previously the hostel matron at Bryden Country School.