Armstrong House
Housemaster: Wayne Joubert
Deputy Housemaster/Ingleside: Carl Bradfield
Tutors:
Marietta Potgieter
Mellony Graven
Ontlametse Thipe
Andrew Maffessanti
Johan Pretorius
Wayne Joubert was appointed Housemaster of Armstrong House at the beginning of 2007.
Wayne is originally from Durban and came to Grahamstown in 1986 to read for a Bachelor of Science at Rhodes University, where he majored in Zoology and Botany. He then furthered his studies at Rhodes and obtained a Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), a Bachelor of Science Honours in Zoology, completed the coursework component of a Masters in Education (Information and Communications Technology) and obtained a Post Graduate diploma in Education (PGDE).
Wayne began his teaching career at St Andrew’s College in 1992. In that time frame he has been Head of the Biology Department, Housemaster of Graham House, Member of Headmaster Executive Committee, and actively involved in swimming and rugby coaching, amongst other notable achievements. Wayne has also been pivotal in the advancement of ICT at the school.
“The years of teaching at St Andrew’s College have given me a solid foundation to be an effective educator,” said Joubert.
“I believe that the experiences and challenges have adequately prepared me to deal with the business of education in a dynamic, enthusiastic and holistic manner. I am passionate about education especially in these challenging times where the role of the teacher has become such a multi-faceted one. After a visit to the United Kingdom in 2001, I was privileged to have visited a number of independent schools such as Radley College, Wellington College, St John’s Leatherhead School and Epsom College. My visit to New Zealand in 2003 allowed me to get greater insight into the integration of ICT into the teaching process. I believe that I have a greater understanding of education on an international level and my international trips made me more appreciative of the fact that I can teach at an institution such as St Andrew’s College.”
He is married to Shahida and they have two daughters Shameez and Laila who both had the privilege of being co-educated at the Diocesan School for Girls and St Andrew’s College.
Contact details: 046 603 2333
