Sharon Napoleon
Principal & Grade R Educator (4–6 years)
At Peakview since 2006
- Pre-Primary Diploma — Sallie Davies College
- Further Diploma in Education — University of Pretoria
- Honours Degree in Adult Education — UNISA
Our story
45 years oflittle footsteps
Peakview opened as a private nursery school on 14 July 1980, the brainchild of Rev Glyn Tudor, pastor of the Mowbray Baptist Church, who included the school in the plans for the new church building. After his death, his wife Yvonne approached Mrs Thelma McMinn, who became the school's first teacher — and within weeks equipment was sourced, children arrived, and Peakview was born.
1980
Peakview opens its doors
Mrs Thelma McMinn welcomes the first children through the gate as our founding teacher.
1998
The school grows up
Grade R opens under Mrs Joleen Newton, and a Pre-Primary class under Mrs Gill Lanham.
2006
Sharon becomes Principal
Sharon Napoleon takes the helm — still leading Peakview with heart today.
Today
A small, happy school
Children still learn through play, in small groups, with teachers who know them by name.
Over the years, traditions have taken root — the Family Supper, our Valedictory Service, the Morning Markets, the school's own birthday celebration, and the beloved annual Concert and Nativity Play. Along the way, supportive parents have helped with equipment, tended the garden, joined outings and rallied for fundraising. That community is Peakview's real inheritance.
Our team
Small team, big hearts.
Every group is led by a qualified pre-primary teacher supported by a qualified assistant.
Tersia Hess
Younger Group Educator (2–4 years)
Peakview educator
- Pre-Primary Diploma — Sallie Davies College
- BA Degree — UWC
👥 Every group is led by a qualified pre-primary teacher, supported by a qualified assistant teacher.
What parents say
Kind words from our Peakview family.
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Nadia M.
Parent of a Grade R child
Would you like your child to attendPeakview?
Come and see us for yourself — the gate is warmer than any brochure.