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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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