Page 3 - Education Supplement August Edition 2023

EDITOR’S MESSAGE

soft skills, emotional intelligence, and his remarkable wilderness programme,
critical thinking. We believe that the he takes these adolescents into nature,
essence of modern pedagogy lies in facilitating experiences that cultivate
adapting to the ever-changing world, essential life skills. To make it even more
empowering children to cope and exciting, a lucky reader will have the
flourish in all aspects of their lives. opportunity to secure a spot for their
We share insights from two child in his next wilderness camp.
exceptional thought leaders on education We hope this issue serves as a
Dear Readers, and child development. Val Van Der beacon of insight for parents navigating
Berg opens her heart in a moving piece the complex world of education,
Welcome to our second edition of titled ‘My Square Peg,’ exploring her providing valuable resources to support
Education, an EIA supplement featuring a journey with her daughter, who struggled and guide their decisions. We continue
selection of top schools and meaningful with anxiety. Her story underscores the to champion the holistic development
content that reflects our core values of transformative power of finding the right of children, believing that by cultivating
community, family, and holistic child learning environment, resonating with both the mind and heart, we are
development. I firmly believe education parents trying to find the best educational preparing our young people for a bright,
goes beyond academic results; it’s about fit for their children’s unique needs. balanced, and fulfilling future.
nurturing well-rounded individuals ready Angus Lowe, renowned for his Here’s to the journey of education
to embrace life’s complexities. innovative approach to raising young beyond academics and nurturing the
In the following pages, we explore men in the modern world, has also whole child.
the finest schools within our vicinity. contributed to our magazine. He provides
Our aim is to showcase not only their an eye-opening perspective on teaching
academic excellence but also their teenage boys life skills, emotional fitness, Nicola Killops
commitment to fostering essential resilience, and self-discovery. As part of Editor

CONTENTS

IFC St Peter’s College 24 Deutscher Schulverein
1 Contents and Credits/Editor’s message 26 Broadacres Academy
2 American International School St Peter’s 28 St Peter’s College
4 My Square Peg by Val Van Der Berg 29 Parent-Teacher Communication: Building a Strong
6 Education Incorporated Partnership for Your Child’s Success by Nicola Killops
8 Dainfern College 30 Steyn City
10 Computer Mania 34 Kyalami Schools
12 Angus Lowe Thought Leadership: Teenage Boys’ 35 Reddam House Waterfall Appoints Shelly Matthews as
Journeys of Discovery Head of College
14 Brescia House 36 HeronBridge
16 Curro Waterfall 38 Treverton
18 Pinnacle College Kyalami 40 Penguin Randomhouse
20 Encouraging Critical Thinking Skills by Nicola Killops IBC Education Incorporated
22 Pinnacle College Waterfall OBC St Mary’s

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