In her inaugural budget speech, South Africa’s new Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, emphasized the importance of maintaining stability within the schooling system for the remainder of the academic year. Gwarube, previously the chief whip of the Democratic Alliance (DA), asserted that any policy changes must be evidence-based and aimed at improving educational outcomes. Gwarube […]
Advancing Knowledge Non-Profit Company (AK NPC) has continued to roll out its successful inquiry-based science education training programme to STEM teachers at schools in the Western and Eastern Cape provinces. The training is aimed to improve the quality of teaching and to ensure that inquiry-based teaching strategies are followed for these key gateway subjects. The […]
Effective communication between parents and the principal is essential for a thriving school community. Here are some strategies to enhance this communication and foster a collaborative environment. Building Strong Relationships Open Door Policy: Implement an open door policy, inviting parents to discuss concerns and suggestions freely. This approach builds trust and openness. Regular Meetings: Schedule […]
This programme is aimed at recently appointed School Principals. The PIP assists both the newly-appointed principal and the school through the leadership transition phase by preparing the incoming school leader for the role, and developing the capabilities that are required to maintain and strengthen school functionality and performance. The programme runs over 18 months and […]
In response to the escalating mental health crisis in South Africa, Lyra Southern Africa is thrilled to announce a transformative collaboration with Stops. Launched during Child Protection Week, this partnership aims to address the growing levels of stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders impacting South Africa’s youth. “Together, we aim to work with […]
MEC Lesufi is to receive a report about alleged racism and sexual assault at Hoërskool Jan Viljoen in Randfontein where police had to intervene after violence broke out between two groups of learners in February. The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has confirmed that the MEC for Education, Panyaza Lesufi, will receive a report at […]
A study published by the Child Language Development node of the South African Centre for Digital Language Resources (SADiLaR) is the first of its kind to measure children’s utterances in isiXhosa, Sesotho, Setswana and Xitsonga. The research team, led by node manager and principal investigator Prof Heather Brookes, published their results in the Journal of Child Language, a peer-reviewed […]
My former boss, Dr Garth Shaw, has undertaken to cycle from Dale College in eQonce (King William’s Town, Eastern Cape) to Northwood School, eThekwini. Dr Shaw, his father, Vincent, and Cayde Muldoon from Northwood School left Dale and are riding along the Wild Coast, slowly covering the scenic 800km distance. The purpose of the journey […]
Seeds for the Future, Huawei’s globally-recognised CSR flagship programme is now open for 2024 applications in South Africa. The annual programme provides training opportunities for outstanding students, including a cross-cultural exchange and advanced training in technologies such as 5G, Cloud, AI and IoT. This year 15 South African students will be chosen and will be […]
The KZN Education Department says a group of matric pupils who fell ill due to food poisoning are continuing to receive medical attention. “Learners who were complaining about stomach pains, upon checking it was discovered that it was food poisoning and the Department of Health sent a mobile clinic to attend to those and the […]
