It is wonderful to have many happy young men and women back on Campus and to watch their smiling faces as they arrived and greeted friends and staff. They have settled in and the place is again filled with laughter, learning and people! We wait in anticipation to having everyone back.
As we enter the sixth week of online learning, we want to begin by recognising the additional educational responsibilities that many parents have willingly accepted. Research reminds us that one of the most influential determinants on academic outcomes is when individual, family and neighbourhood characteristics are controlled.
We have experienced another busy term, which has been shortened by the decree made by our President. Once again, our sports teams in the various codes including water polo, cricket, hockey, rugby, tennis acquitted themselves well at interschool’s festivals, derby day events and tours.
The announcement by President Ramaphosa on Sunday has brought a sudden closure to the term.
Over the last few months, we have witnessed the devastating fires in Australia, which resulted in the death of people and millions of animals. We have seen the emergence of Coronavirus and the potential for this epidemic to result in the loss of thousands or tens of thousands of lives.
Last week I attended an IEB (Independent Examination Board) workshop for primary school headmasters. Although the IEB does not have a primary school curriculum, these meetings always provide useful information and discussion points.
