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EDITOR’S MESSAGE
More new subjects

for SA Schools

Thirteen new subjects proposed for inclusion in the school curriculum

ack in the ‘70s and ‘80s (of last century. After all, it’s frequently the people implementation will be reliant on recruiting
century), when school leavers doing the day-to-day practical work who teachers with the right qualifications and
Bevaluated their career choices, they are running their own businesses and very in-depth knowledge of each of these
were influenced by the prevailing attitudes ably supporting their families. And that’s specialised subjects – that in itself presents
towards various job categories. In many why the announcement of the thirteen new many challenges – and opportunities!
cases, their decisions were determined subjects to be added to the curriculum for
by whether they came from a blue collar Grades 8 and 9, proposed at the end of last What will be vital to convey to the children
background or a white collar background – year by the Minister of Basic Education, taking these subjects, though, is that they are
and often, the white collar workers ‘looked Angie Motshekga, is hugely encouraging merely a starting point and further in-depth
down’ on the blue collar workers. because they are practical and relevant to study will be required for them to make a
our current lifestyles. substantial impact on their world.
It’s refreshing to note that, these days,
attitudes towards embarking on more The Introduction of these new subjects has Kind regards,
practical (what was regarded as blue collar) been regarded as a bold move by the Minister Bev Hermanson
careers has changed dramatically since last of Basic Education. However, its successful Editor

CONTENTS
EDUCATION Broadacres Academy High School ...............................................................................IFC

AUGUST 2021 The Significance of the POPI Act for Schools and Colleges .............................................2
Kyalami Schools ..............................................................................................................3
A world of education. An education for the world.
Dainfern College .............................................................................................................4
Brescia House School ......................................................................................................6
Land of Oz Nursery School .............................................................................................8
HeronBridge College .....................................................................................................10
LittleHill Montessori Preschools ...................................................................................12
Academic Excellence
Cultural Diversity Zero Dropout Campaign ...............................................................................................14
Outreach & Social Responsibility
Southdowns College Pre-Preparatory ...........................................................................15
Southdowns College Preparatory .................................................................................17
Southdowns College High School .................................................................................I9
Steyn City School .........................................................................................................20
Kyalami Schools Group ..............................................................................................OBC
A SELECTION OF TOP SCHOOLS IN YOUR AREA

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