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EDITOR’S MESSAGE

an essential read for parents, featuring overcome the challenges they’ve
insights from Jacqueline Aitchison, who faced. Understanding these effects
leads the Professional Development is crucial for providing the right help
of Heads for SAHISA Central Region. as they continue their educational
Jacqueline helps us understand what to journey.
look for in a school to ensure it meets
its commitments and provides quality Finally, we discuss the importance of
elcome to the August 2024 education. We break down what various nurturing emotional intelligence in
edition of Estates in Africa’s educational labels and curricula really children. Building these skills is vital for
Weducation supplement. It’s mean, equipping you with the proper their overall well-being and success.
wonderful to share the latest from our checklist to make informed decisions. We offer practical advice on how
dynamic educational community. parents can support emotional growth
Lilli Jackson’s story is a highlight. Her at home, helping children develop
In this issue, we explore how teachers journey from global travels to academic resilience and empathy.
help our children develop essential excellence is inspiring, showing what’s
thinking skills crucial for handling possible when children are given the Thank you for being part of our
complex problems and achieving freedom to explore their passions. Lilli’s community and supporting and
academic success. By examining how experiences worldwide have enriched celebrating our learners. I hope
assessments are crafted to encourage her educational and personal growth, you find this edition insightful and
higher-order thinking, we aim to making her a standout student. inspiring.
provide parents with valuable insights
into their child’s educational journey. We also reflect on the lasting impact Warm regards,
of the pandemic on our youngest
We also address the critical question learners. This piece underscores the Nicola Killops
of whether schools are truly importance of continued support and
delivering on their promises. This is creative strategies to help our children Editor, Estates in Africa

CONTENTS

Cover Dainfern College 28 Steyn City
Inside Front Cover Deutsche Internationale Schule Pretoria 32 Echoes of the Pandemic: The Lasting Impact on
2 Editor’s message, Contents, Credits South Africa’s Youngest Learners
3 Blue Hills College & Preparatory 34 Abbotts College
4 American International School 36 Promoting Emotional Intelligence in Children
8 Lilli Jackson: From Global Adventures to Academic Excellence 37 Broadacres Academy
10 Kyalami Schools 38 Southdowns College
11 Kyalami Schools - Kyalami Prep Nursery School 40 Broadacres Academy
12 Why Was I Tested on This? Understanding How Bloom’s 41 Kyalami Schools - Beaulieu Nursery School
Taxonomy Shapes Assessments 42 HeronBridge College
14 Treverton - Education is an adventure 44 Deutsche Internationale Schule Pretoria
16 Pinnacle College Kyalami 46 Pinnacle College Waterfall
18 Is Your Child’s School Delivering on Its Promise? 48 Brescia House
20 St Peter’s College 50 Stadio
22 Computer Mania 54 Crawford International
24 The Life-changing Power of Academic Accommodations 56 Dainfern College
26 Hatfield Online School Back Cover Education Incorporated

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