In part one of our two-part series on bullying at schools, we highlighted some opinions from the community about bullies and bullying. This week, we’ll share advice on solving the problem of bullying in schools. Education expert Dr Gillian Mooney says that the increase in the number and severity of bullying incidents in South African […]
#bullyingmustfall – Share your views News24 recently ran a story about a boy who was bullied at a Cape Town school. The boy’s mother felt that the school could have done more to protect her son. The story was met with an overwhelming response from the public, which shows that bullying remains a huge problem […]
Fire prevention at school: 5 tips to keep everyone safe Headlines were ablaze recently with the news that a fire had burnt down part of Wynberg Boys’ High School. Fortunately, the school was empty at the time and no injuries were sustained, but the academic wing that caught alight suffered extensive damage. The probable cause […]
In South Africa, the month of August is dedicated to women, with 9 August celebrated annually as Women’s Day. Why 9 August? On 9 August 1956, over 20,000 South African women of all races marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria in protest against the extension of ‘Pass Laws’ to women. Led by Helen Joseph, […]
Women in Education: Data released in 2015 showed that women dominate South Africa’s post-school education and training (PSET) landscape. The Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) found that women outnumber their male counterparts as both students and staff in higher education institutions and technical and vocational education and training institutions (TVET). The stats speak […]
Image By PlayTheTunes It’s inevitable that from time to time, arguments between learners will escalate into fights. However, if teachers know some basic techniques for breaking up fights and dealing with aggressive learners, things need not get ugly. We have prepared a list of 10 Tips to Stop School Fights to help you handle these […]
Jansen: Two years to write matric? Will the politicians ever learn? The Department of Basic Education is mulling over a plan to help struggling matrics complete their Grade 12 certificate over two years. Gazetted on 3 June 2016, the plan proposes that learners who fail Grade 11 twice, but have been pushed through to Grade […]
Did you know that only one in three children are physically active every day? Needless to say, it’s important that children get enough exercise in their daily lives for both physical and mental well-being. Here are 5 things parents can do to encourage exercise. #1 Get creative Not all children are drawn to organised activities […]
Each year, children travel to and from school almost 200 times. And with so many parents dropping off and picking up their children every day, there is often dangerous traffic congestion around schools. This is why it’s important for schools to implement safety measures such as Scholar Patrol and traffic calming to enhance the safety […]
For many parents, the daily school run can be a stressful experience – making sure that children have everything they need for the school day, navigating through traffic and dealing with the morning’s excitement and anxieties. On top of all this, parents need to ensure that the children in their care are kept safe at […]
