Where Every Child's Journey Begins
At La Rochelle, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. Through a balanced approach to education, we inspire confidence, independence, kindness, and a lifelong love for learning.
Our spacious, tree-filled playgrounds, engaging classrooms, and supportive community create an environment where children feel happy, secure, and motivated to grow every day.
Our Mission
To provide a caring, inclusive and stimulating learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential through quality education, strong values and meaningful relationships.
Our Vision / Visie
To inspire confident, compassionate, and capable learners who embrace curiosity, respect diversity, and develop a lifelong love for learning.
La Rochelle Preparatory School is a bilingual Early Childhood Development centre in Oak Glen Bellville offering classes aftercare holiday programme expanding Grade1 2026
Carlanie Visser — PRINCIPAL / SKOOLHOOF
Meet Our Team / Ontmoet ons span
Rita van den Merwe
Administration
Daar word gesê: “It takes a village to raise a child.” Dis vir my ’n voorreg om my administratiewe vaardigheid in die skoolkantoor toe te pas.
Janene Alexander
Grade R (Tweetalig)
“I love working with children. I believe teaching is more than just a job, but a passion.”
Clara Genade
Grade RR (Tweetalig)
“Ek het 22 jaar se ondervinding in vroeë-kinderontwikkeling. Speel-speel leer is my leuse.”
Adré Nothnagel
Grade RR (English)
I am a mommy and a granny of two. After 32 years with Grade 1s and 2s, I now have the best of both worlds as “granny-Teacha” of the 4–5 year olds.
Anmari Loots
Grade R (English)
I am married and a mommy of a beautiful baby boy! I love to travel and spending time with friends and family. I’m passionate about teaching and developing young minds!
Celia Smith
3–4 (Tweetalig)
My vision is to make school a fun place and to make a difference in every child’s life.
