Dr Tim Nuttall - Rector St Stithians College

Independent Schools and Engagement with Education Departments

a view from St Stithians College

SAOU Principalsrsquo Symposium10 September 2018

Introductory Overview

bull The purposes and vision of Educationbull Understanding the context of public and

independent schoolsbull The value of a diverse ecology of schoolingbull Opportunities and responsibilities to further public-

private partnershipsbull Role-modelling distinctive features of independent

schools

The Rector of St Stithians College

bull Brief introductionbull Gauteng Department of Education Summit on Private

Schools September 2017bull Speak in a personal rather than representative

capacity

St Stithians College

Statement of Strategic Intent

Inspiring Excellence

Making a World of

Difference

St Stithians College

Extracts from the Statement of Purpose

ldquoSt Stithians College is a proudly South African school

embracing diversity and offering a distinctive educational

experiencerdquo

ldquohellipto contribute as African and global citizensrdquo

ldquoCreate a community of belonging among our students

staff parents and alumnirdquo

ldquoSt Stithians College is committed to the positive

transformation and development of South African society

We seek to embrace ubuntu to be One and Allrdquo

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Contextualise in national and local contexts

bull Preamble to South African Schools Act (1996)bull Transformative from the old order to the newbull Promotion of democracybull Roles rights and responsibilities of students

teachers parents governorsbull Agency of governmentbull Norms and standards

bull National Curriculum Statements

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education is both a mirror of society and a space for transforming society

bull Capacity both to reinforce the existing society and to change it

bull Democratic South Africa a good case study of both tendencies

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education as a mirror of society struggling to make a material impact for the better

bull Stubborn persistence of significant social and economic inequality

bull Deep structural effects and legacy of race in shaping our society

bull High levels of unemploymentbull Skills shortagesbull Endemic violence

bull Does schooling make much difference in changing the dominant features of our society

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education as a transformative space

bull Nelson Mandelarsquos famous quotation

lsquoEducation is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the worldrsquo

Education as a public good

bull Twentieth Century worldwide widespread growth of Education as a public good delivered through a national curriculum

bull Responsibility of the lsquodevelopmentalrsquo state to provide positive outcomes

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Potential positive outcomes of expanding public education access opportunity equality (economic and gender) skills dignity democracy citizenship

bull Benefits of bureaucracy and collective bargaining with trade unions ndash rational planning consistency allocation of resources to achieve goals

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Finland ndash exemplar over the past 40 years the development of an excellent public education system has contributed to the creation of a better and more open society with much reduced social inequality

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes

bull Potential negative aspects of public education state control to advance narrow interests propaganda totalitarianism

bull Education as a tool in the hands of dictatorships and totalitarian governments of self-serving elites

bull Bureaucracy serving its own interests or those of the political controllers ndash rather than the transformative and developmental purposes of education

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes (cont)

bull Complex inefficient or obstructionist bureaucratic processes stifling local initiative and accountability

bull lsquoWaiting for the departmentrsquo syndrome

bull Teacher representatives holding on to conservative practices and retarding progressive transformative and accountable practices

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Even in countries with highly developed public schooling delivering a uniformly good standard there are private schools usually occupying specific niches ndash specialisation faith-based internationally-oriented

A place for private schools in education market place

bull In countries with public schools where there is a wide range of quality offering the education market-place is created for privately owned schools

bull The globalisation of the world economy has created multi-national companies and expatriate communities giving rise to private international schools

A place for private schools in education market place

bull The rise over past few decades of low-fee private schools alongside the longer existence of high-fee private schools historically supported by elites

bull Private education customers now range from those allocating scarce resources towards social improvement opportunities to high net-worth families choosing distinctive and exclusive education

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Globally rise of private schools ndash ranging from low fee to high fee

bull Continuing inequality within societies and between societies

bull Limitations of public education delivering a quality education

bull Rise of international education companies running schools in a number of countries ndash education provision has become big business

bull Growing number of private schools within individual countries

bull

Defining a private school

bull Rather than being owned by the state a private school is owned by an individual company trust or other vehicle

bull Typically around the world government requires that a private school register with the statersquos education department and conform to the education laws

bull Private schools may be for-profit or not-for-profit an important differentiator in the financial model

Defining a private school

bull St Stithians College for example is a non-profit school school fees fund the operating costs and any surpluses are re-invested in the College and not distributed to shareholders which would be th case if St Stithians was a for-profit school

bull Whether non-profit or for-profit any private school has to operate on a sustainable business model for it to survive and thrive in the market place

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are governed and managed according to their company structure and constitution rather than being under the control of the governmentrsquos education department its administrative processes and its regulations

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are in this sense lsquoindependentrsquo in their legal identity and operating practices within the framework of the education laws of the country

bull Globally in the English-speaking world the tendency is to use the word lsquoindependentrsquo rather than lsquoprivatersquo Itrsquos question of emphasis

Anatomy of lsquoindependencersquo in independent schools

Independent bull Ownershipbull Choicesbull Prioritiesbull Institutional character

determined by the schoolrsquos governing body and school managementwithin the broad requirementsof education legislation

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

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Introductory Overview

bull The purposes and vision of Educationbull Understanding the context of public and

independent schoolsbull The value of a diverse ecology of schoolingbull Opportunities and responsibilities to further public-

private partnershipsbull Role-modelling distinctive features of independent

schools

The Rector of St Stithians College

bull Brief introductionbull Gauteng Department of Education Summit on Private

Schools September 2017bull Speak in a personal rather than representative

capacity

St Stithians College

Statement of Strategic Intent

Inspiring Excellence

Making a World of

Difference

St Stithians College

Extracts from the Statement of Purpose

ldquoSt Stithians College is a proudly South African school

embracing diversity and offering a distinctive educational

experiencerdquo

ldquohellipto contribute as African and global citizensrdquo

ldquoCreate a community of belonging among our students

staff parents and alumnirdquo

ldquoSt Stithians College is committed to the positive

transformation and development of South African society

We seek to embrace ubuntu to be One and Allrdquo

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Contextualise in national and local contexts

bull Preamble to South African Schools Act (1996)bull Transformative from the old order to the newbull Promotion of democracybull Roles rights and responsibilities of students

teachers parents governorsbull Agency of governmentbull Norms and standards

bull National Curriculum Statements

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education is both a mirror of society and a space for transforming society

bull Capacity both to reinforce the existing society and to change it

bull Democratic South Africa a good case study of both tendencies

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education as a mirror of society struggling to make a material impact for the better

bull Stubborn persistence of significant social and economic inequality

bull Deep structural effects and legacy of race in shaping our society

bull High levels of unemploymentbull Skills shortagesbull Endemic violence

bull Does schooling make much difference in changing the dominant features of our society

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education as a transformative space

bull Nelson Mandelarsquos famous quotation

lsquoEducation is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the worldrsquo

Education as a public good

bull Twentieth Century worldwide widespread growth of Education as a public good delivered through a national curriculum

bull Responsibility of the lsquodevelopmentalrsquo state to provide positive outcomes

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Potential positive outcomes of expanding public education access opportunity equality (economic and gender) skills dignity democracy citizenship

bull Benefits of bureaucracy and collective bargaining with trade unions ndash rational planning consistency allocation of resources to achieve goals

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Finland ndash exemplar over the past 40 years the development of an excellent public education system has contributed to the creation of a better and more open society with much reduced social inequality

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes

bull Potential negative aspects of public education state control to advance narrow interests propaganda totalitarianism

bull Education as a tool in the hands of dictatorships and totalitarian governments of self-serving elites

bull Bureaucracy serving its own interests or those of the political controllers ndash rather than the transformative and developmental purposes of education

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes (cont)

bull Complex inefficient or obstructionist bureaucratic processes stifling local initiative and accountability

bull lsquoWaiting for the departmentrsquo syndrome

bull Teacher representatives holding on to conservative practices and retarding progressive transformative and accountable practices

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Even in countries with highly developed public schooling delivering a uniformly good standard there are private schools usually occupying specific niches ndash specialisation faith-based internationally-oriented

A place for private schools in education market place

bull In countries with public schools where there is a wide range of quality offering the education market-place is created for privately owned schools

bull The globalisation of the world economy has created multi-national companies and expatriate communities giving rise to private international schools

A place for private schools in education market place

bull The rise over past few decades of low-fee private schools alongside the longer existence of high-fee private schools historically supported by elites

bull Private education customers now range from those allocating scarce resources towards social improvement opportunities to high net-worth families choosing distinctive and exclusive education

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Globally rise of private schools ndash ranging from low fee to high fee

bull Continuing inequality within societies and between societies

bull Limitations of public education delivering a quality education

bull Rise of international education companies running schools in a number of countries ndash education provision has become big business

bull Growing number of private schools within individual countries

bull

Defining a private school

bull Rather than being owned by the state a private school is owned by an individual company trust or other vehicle

bull Typically around the world government requires that a private school register with the statersquos education department and conform to the education laws

bull Private schools may be for-profit or not-for-profit an important differentiator in the financial model

Defining a private school

bull St Stithians College for example is a non-profit school school fees fund the operating costs and any surpluses are re-invested in the College and not distributed to shareholders which would be th case if St Stithians was a for-profit school

bull Whether non-profit or for-profit any private school has to operate on a sustainable business model for it to survive and thrive in the market place

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are governed and managed according to their company structure and constitution rather than being under the control of the governmentrsquos education department its administrative processes and its regulations

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are in this sense lsquoindependentrsquo in their legal identity and operating practices within the framework of the education laws of the country

bull Globally in the English-speaking world the tendency is to use the word lsquoindependentrsquo rather than lsquoprivatersquo Itrsquos question of emphasis

Anatomy of lsquoindependencersquo in independent schools

Independent bull Ownershipbull Choicesbull Prioritiesbull Institutional character

determined by the schoolrsquos governing body and school managementwithin the broad requirementsof education legislation

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

The Rector of St Stithians College

bull Brief introductionbull Gauteng Department of Education Summit on Private

Schools September 2017bull Speak in a personal rather than representative

capacity

St Stithians College

Statement of Strategic Intent

Inspiring Excellence

Making a World of

Difference

St Stithians College

Extracts from the Statement of Purpose

ldquoSt Stithians College is a proudly South African school

embracing diversity and offering a distinctive educational

experiencerdquo

ldquohellipto contribute as African and global citizensrdquo

ldquoCreate a community of belonging among our students

staff parents and alumnirdquo

ldquoSt Stithians College is committed to the positive

transformation and development of South African society

We seek to embrace ubuntu to be One and Allrdquo

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Contextualise in national and local contexts

bull Preamble to South African Schools Act (1996)bull Transformative from the old order to the newbull Promotion of democracybull Roles rights and responsibilities of students

teachers parents governorsbull Agency of governmentbull Norms and standards

bull National Curriculum Statements

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education is both a mirror of society and a space for transforming society

bull Capacity both to reinforce the existing society and to change it

bull Democratic South Africa a good case study of both tendencies

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education as a mirror of society struggling to make a material impact for the better

bull Stubborn persistence of significant social and economic inequality

bull Deep structural effects and legacy of race in shaping our society

bull High levels of unemploymentbull Skills shortagesbull Endemic violence

bull Does schooling make much difference in changing the dominant features of our society

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education as a transformative space

bull Nelson Mandelarsquos famous quotation

lsquoEducation is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the worldrsquo

Education as a public good

bull Twentieth Century worldwide widespread growth of Education as a public good delivered through a national curriculum

bull Responsibility of the lsquodevelopmentalrsquo state to provide positive outcomes

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Potential positive outcomes of expanding public education access opportunity equality (economic and gender) skills dignity democracy citizenship

bull Benefits of bureaucracy and collective bargaining with trade unions ndash rational planning consistency allocation of resources to achieve goals

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Finland ndash exemplar over the past 40 years the development of an excellent public education system has contributed to the creation of a better and more open society with much reduced social inequality

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes

bull Potential negative aspects of public education state control to advance narrow interests propaganda totalitarianism

bull Education as a tool in the hands of dictatorships and totalitarian governments of self-serving elites

bull Bureaucracy serving its own interests or those of the political controllers ndash rather than the transformative and developmental purposes of education

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes (cont)

bull Complex inefficient or obstructionist bureaucratic processes stifling local initiative and accountability

bull lsquoWaiting for the departmentrsquo syndrome

bull Teacher representatives holding on to conservative practices and retarding progressive transformative and accountable practices

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Even in countries with highly developed public schooling delivering a uniformly good standard there are private schools usually occupying specific niches ndash specialisation faith-based internationally-oriented

A place for private schools in education market place

bull In countries with public schools where there is a wide range of quality offering the education market-place is created for privately owned schools

bull The globalisation of the world economy has created multi-national companies and expatriate communities giving rise to private international schools

A place for private schools in education market place

bull The rise over past few decades of low-fee private schools alongside the longer existence of high-fee private schools historically supported by elites

bull Private education customers now range from those allocating scarce resources towards social improvement opportunities to high net-worth families choosing distinctive and exclusive education

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Globally rise of private schools ndash ranging from low fee to high fee

bull Continuing inequality within societies and between societies

bull Limitations of public education delivering a quality education

bull Rise of international education companies running schools in a number of countries ndash education provision has become big business

bull Growing number of private schools within individual countries

bull

Defining a private school

bull Rather than being owned by the state a private school is owned by an individual company trust or other vehicle

bull Typically around the world government requires that a private school register with the statersquos education department and conform to the education laws

bull Private schools may be for-profit or not-for-profit an important differentiator in the financial model

Defining a private school

bull St Stithians College for example is a non-profit school school fees fund the operating costs and any surpluses are re-invested in the College and not distributed to shareholders which would be th case if St Stithians was a for-profit school

bull Whether non-profit or for-profit any private school has to operate on a sustainable business model for it to survive and thrive in the market place

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are governed and managed according to their company structure and constitution rather than being under the control of the governmentrsquos education department its administrative processes and its regulations

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are in this sense lsquoindependentrsquo in their legal identity and operating practices within the framework of the education laws of the country

bull Globally in the English-speaking world the tendency is to use the word lsquoindependentrsquo rather than lsquoprivatersquo Itrsquos question of emphasis

Anatomy of lsquoindependencersquo in independent schools

Independent bull Ownershipbull Choicesbull Prioritiesbull Institutional character

determined by the schoolrsquos governing body and school managementwithin the broad requirementsof education legislation

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

St Stithians College

Statement of Strategic Intent

Inspiring Excellence

Making a World of

Difference

St Stithians College

Extracts from the Statement of Purpose

ldquoSt Stithians College is a proudly South African school

embracing diversity and offering a distinctive educational

experiencerdquo

ldquohellipto contribute as African and global citizensrdquo

ldquoCreate a community of belonging among our students

staff parents and alumnirdquo

ldquoSt Stithians College is committed to the positive

transformation and development of South African society

We seek to embrace ubuntu to be One and Allrdquo

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Contextualise in national and local contexts

bull Preamble to South African Schools Act (1996)bull Transformative from the old order to the newbull Promotion of democracybull Roles rights and responsibilities of students

teachers parents governorsbull Agency of governmentbull Norms and standards

bull National Curriculum Statements

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education is both a mirror of society and a space for transforming society

bull Capacity both to reinforce the existing society and to change it

bull Democratic South Africa a good case study of both tendencies

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education as a mirror of society struggling to make a material impact for the better

bull Stubborn persistence of significant social and economic inequality

bull Deep structural effects and legacy of race in shaping our society

bull High levels of unemploymentbull Skills shortagesbull Endemic violence

bull Does schooling make much difference in changing the dominant features of our society

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education as a transformative space

bull Nelson Mandelarsquos famous quotation

lsquoEducation is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the worldrsquo

Education as a public good

bull Twentieth Century worldwide widespread growth of Education as a public good delivered through a national curriculum

bull Responsibility of the lsquodevelopmentalrsquo state to provide positive outcomes

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Potential positive outcomes of expanding public education access opportunity equality (economic and gender) skills dignity democracy citizenship

bull Benefits of bureaucracy and collective bargaining with trade unions ndash rational planning consistency allocation of resources to achieve goals

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Finland ndash exemplar over the past 40 years the development of an excellent public education system has contributed to the creation of a better and more open society with much reduced social inequality

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes

bull Potential negative aspects of public education state control to advance narrow interests propaganda totalitarianism

bull Education as a tool in the hands of dictatorships and totalitarian governments of self-serving elites

bull Bureaucracy serving its own interests or those of the political controllers ndash rather than the transformative and developmental purposes of education

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes (cont)

bull Complex inefficient or obstructionist bureaucratic processes stifling local initiative and accountability

bull lsquoWaiting for the departmentrsquo syndrome

bull Teacher representatives holding on to conservative practices and retarding progressive transformative and accountable practices

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Even in countries with highly developed public schooling delivering a uniformly good standard there are private schools usually occupying specific niches ndash specialisation faith-based internationally-oriented

A place for private schools in education market place

bull In countries with public schools where there is a wide range of quality offering the education market-place is created for privately owned schools

bull The globalisation of the world economy has created multi-national companies and expatriate communities giving rise to private international schools

A place for private schools in education market place

bull The rise over past few decades of low-fee private schools alongside the longer existence of high-fee private schools historically supported by elites

bull Private education customers now range from those allocating scarce resources towards social improvement opportunities to high net-worth families choosing distinctive and exclusive education

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Globally rise of private schools ndash ranging from low fee to high fee

bull Continuing inequality within societies and between societies

bull Limitations of public education delivering a quality education

bull Rise of international education companies running schools in a number of countries ndash education provision has become big business

bull Growing number of private schools within individual countries

bull

Defining a private school

bull Rather than being owned by the state a private school is owned by an individual company trust or other vehicle

bull Typically around the world government requires that a private school register with the statersquos education department and conform to the education laws

bull Private schools may be for-profit or not-for-profit an important differentiator in the financial model

Defining a private school

bull St Stithians College for example is a non-profit school school fees fund the operating costs and any surpluses are re-invested in the College and not distributed to shareholders which would be th case if St Stithians was a for-profit school

bull Whether non-profit or for-profit any private school has to operate on a sustainable business model for it to survive and thrive in the market place

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are governed and managed according to their company structure and constitution rather than being under the control of the governmentrsquos education department its administrative processes and its regulations

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are in this sense lsquoindependentrsquo in their legal identity and operating practices within the framework of the education laws of the country

bull Globally in the English-speaking world the tendency is to use the word lsquoindependentrsquo rather than lsquoprivatersquo Itrsquos question of emphasis

Anatomy of lsquoindependencersquo in independent schools

Independent bull Ownershipbull Choicesbull Prioritiesbull Institutional character

determined by the schoolrsquos governing body and school managementwithin the broad requirementsof education legislation

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

St Stithians College

Extracts from the Statement of Purpose

ldquoSt Stithians College is a proudly South African school

embracing diversity and offering a distinctive educational

experiencerdquo

ldquohellipto contribute as African and global citizensrdquo

ldquoCreate a community of belonging among our students

staff parents and alumnirdquo

ldquoSt Stithians College is committed to the positive

transformation and development of South African society

We seek to embrace ubuntu to be One and Allrdquo

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Contextualise in national and local contexts

bull Preamble to South African Schools Act (1996)bull Transformative from the old order to the newbull Promotion of democracybull Roles rights and responsibilities of students

teachers parents governorsbull Agency of governmentbull Norms and standards

bull National Curriculum Statements

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education is both a mirror of society and a space for transforming society

bull Capacity both to reinforce the existing society and to change it

bull Democratic South Africa a good case study of both tendencies

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education as a mirror of society struggling to make a material impact for the better

bull Stubborn persistence of significant social and economic inequality

bull Deep structural effects and legacy of race in shaping our society

bull High levels of unemploymentbull Skills shortagesbull Endemic violence

bull Does schooling make much difference in changing the dominant features of our society

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education as a transformative space

bull Nelson Mandelarsquos famous quotation

lsquoEducation is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the worldrsquo

Education as a public good

bull Twentieth Century worldwide widespread growth of Education as a public good delivered through a national curriculum

bull Responsibility of the lsquodevelopmentalrsquo state to provide positive outcomes

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Potential positive outcomes of expanding public education access opportunity equality (economic and gender) skills dignity democracy citizenship

bull Benefits of bureaucracy and collective bargaining with trade unions ndash rational planning consistency allocation of resources to achieve goals

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Finland ndash exemplar over the past 40 years the development of an excellent public education system has contributed to the creation of a better and more open society with much reduced social inequality

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes

bull Potential negative aspects of public education state control to advance narrow interests propaganda totalitarianism

bull Education as a tool in the hands of dictatorships and totalitarian governments of self-serving elites

bull Bureaucracy serving its own interests or those of the political controllers ndash rather than the transformative and developmental purposes of education

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes (cont)

bull Complex inefficient or obstructionist bureaucratic processes stifling local initiative and accountability

bull lsquoWaiting for the departmentrsquo syndrome

bull Teacher representatives holding on to conservative practices and retarding progressive transformative and accountable practices

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Even in countries with highly developed public schooling delivering a uniformly good standard there are private schools usually occupying specific niches ndash specialisation faith-based internationally-oriented

A place for private schools in education market place

bull In countries with public schools where there is a wide range of quality offering the education market-place is created for privately owned schools

bull The globalisation of the world economy has created multi-national companies and expatriate communities giving rise to private international schools

A place for private schools in education market place

bull The rise over past few decades of low-fee private schools alongside the longer existence of high-fee private schools historically supported by elites

bull Private education customers now range from those allocating scarce resources towards social improvement opportunities to high net-worth families choosing distinctive and exclusive education

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Globally rise of private schools ndash ranging from low fee to high fee

bull Continuing inequality within societies and between societies

bull Limitations of public education delivering a quality education

bull Rise of international education companies running schools in a number of countries ndash education provision has become big business

bull Growing number of private schools within individual countries

bull

Defining a private school

bull Rather than being owned by the state a private school is owned by an individual company trust or other vehicle

bull Typically around the world government requires that a private school register with the statersquos education department and conform to the education laws

bull Private schools may be for-profit or not-for-profit an important differentiator in the financial model

Defining a private school

bull St Stithians College for example is a non-profit school school fees fund the operating costs and any surpluses are re-invested in the College and not distributed to shareholders which would be th case if St Stithians was a for-profit school

bull Whether non-profit or for-profit any private school has to operate on a sustainable business model for it to survive and thrive in the market place

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are governed and managed according to their company structure and constitution rather than being under the control of the governmentrsquos education department its administrative processes and its regulations

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are in this sense lsquoindependentrsquo in their legal identity and operating practices within the framework of the education laws of the country

bull Globally in the English-speaking world the tendency is to use the word lsquoindependentrsquo rather than lsquoprivatersquo Itrsquos question of emphasis

Anatomy of lsquoindependencersquo in independent schools

Independent bull Ownershipbull Choicesbull Prioritiesbull Institutional character

determined by the schoolrsquos governing body and school managementwithin the broad requirementsof education legislation

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Contextualise in national and local contexts

bull Preamble to South African Schools Act (1996)bull Transformative from the old order to the newbull Promotion of democracybull Roles rights and responsibilities of students

teachers parents governorsbull Agency of governmentbull Norms and standards

bull National Curriculum Statements

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education is both a mirror of society and a space for transforming society

bull Capacity both to reinforce the existing society and to change it

bull Democratic South Africa a good case study of both tendencies

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education as a mirror of society struggling to make a material impact for the better

bull Stubborn persistence of significant social and economic inequality

bull Deep structural effects and legacy of race in shaping our society

bull High levels of unemploymentbull Skills shortagesbull Endemic violence

bull Does schooling make much difference in changing the dominant features of our society

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education as a transformative space

bull Nelson Mandelarsquos famous quotation

lsquoEducation is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the worldrsquo

Education as a public good

bull Twentieth Century worldwide widespread growth of Education as a public good delivered through a national curriculum

bull Responsibility of the lsquodevelopmentalrsquo state to provide positive outcomes

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Potential positive outcomes of expanding public education access opportunity equality (economic and gender) skills dignity democracy citizenship

bull Benefits of bureaucracy and collective bargaining with trade unions ndash rational planning consistency allocation of resources to achieve goals

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Finland ndash exemplar over the past 40 years the development of an excellent public education system has contributed to the creation of a better and more open society with much reduced social inequality

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes

bull Potential negative aspects of public education state control to advance narrow interests propaganda totalitarianism

bull Education as a tool in the hands of dictatorships and totalitarian governments of self-serving elites

bull Bureaucracy serving its own interests or those of the political controllers ndash rather than the transformative and developmental purposes of education

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes (cont)

bull Complex inefficient or obstructionist bureaucratic processes stifling local initiative and accountability

bull lsquoWaiting for the departmentrsquo syndrome

bull Teacher representatives holding on to conservative practices and retarding progressive transformative and accountable practices

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Even in countries with highly developed public schooling delivering a uniformly good standard there are private schools usually occupying specific niches ndash specialisation faith-based internationally-oriented

A place for private schools in education market place

bull In countries with public schools where there is a wide range of quality offering the education market-place is created for privately owned schools

bull The globalisation of the world economy has created multi-national companies and expatriate communities giving rise to private international schools

A place for private schools in education market place

bull The rise over past few decades of low-fee private schools alongside the longer existence of high-fee private schools historically supported by elites

bull Private education customers now range from those allocating scarce resources towards social improvement opportunities to high net-worth families choosing distinctive and exclusive education

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Globally rise of private schools ndash ranging from low fee to high fee

bull Continuing inequality within societies and between societies

bull Limitations of public education delivering a quality education

bull Rise of international education companies running schools in a number of countries ndash education provision has become big business

bull Growing number of private schools within individual countries

bull

Defining a private school

bull Rather than being owned by the state a private school is owned by an individual company trust or other vehicle

bull Typically around the world government requires that a private school register with the statersquos education department and conform to the education laws

bull Private schools may be for-profit or not-for-profit an important differentiator in the financial model

Defining a private school

bull St Stithians College for example is a non-profit school school fees fund the operating costs and any surpluses are re-invested in the College and not distributed to shareholders which would be th case if St Stithians was a for-profit school

bull Whether non-profit or for-profit any private school has to operate on a sustainable business model for it to survive and thrive in the market place

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are governed and managed according to their company structure and constitution rather than being under the control of the governmentrsquos education department its administrative processes and its regulations

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are in this sense lsquoindependentrsquo in their legal identity and operating practices within the framework of the education laws of the country

bull Globally in the English-speaking world the tendency is to use the word lsquoindependentrsquo rather than lsquoprivatersquo Itrsquos question of emphasis

Anatomy of lsquoindependencersquo in independent schools

Independent bull Ownershipbull Choicesbull Prioritiesbull Institutional character

determined by the schoolrsquos governing body and school managementwithin the broad requirementsof education legislation

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Contextualise in national and local contexts

bull Preamble to South African Schools Act (1996)bull Transformative from the old order to the newbull Promotion of democracybull Roles rights and responsibilities of students

teachers parents governorsbull Agency of governmentbull Norms and standards

bull National Curriculum Statements

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education is both a mirror of society and a space for transforming society

bull Capacity both to reinforce the existing society and to change it

bull Democratic South Africa a good case study of both tendencies

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education as a mirror of society struggling to make a material impact for the better

bull Stubborn persistence of significant social and economic inequality

bull Deep structural effects and legacy of race in shaping our society

bull High levels of unemploymentbull Skills shortagesbull Endemic violence

bull Does schooling make much difference in changing the dominant features of our society

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education as a transformative space

bull Nelson Mandelarsquos famous quotation

lsquoEducation is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the worldrsquo

Education as a public good

bull Twentieth Century worldwide widespread growth of Education as a public good delivered through a national curriculum

bull Responsibility of the lsquodevelopmentalrsquo state to provide positive outcomes

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Potential positive outcomes of expanding public education access opportunity equality (economic and gender) skills dignity democracy citizenship

bull Benefits of bureaucracy and collective bargaining with trade unions ndash rational planning consistency allocation of resources to achieve goals

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Finland ndash exemplar over the past 40 years the development of an excellent public education system has contributed to the creation of a better and more open society with much reduced social inequality

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes

bull Potential negative aspects of public education state control to advance narrow interests propaganda totalitarianism

bull Education as a tool in the hands of dictatorships and totalitarian governments of self-serving elites

bull Bureaucracy serving its own interests or those of the political controllers ndash rather than the transformative and developmental purposes of education

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes (cont)

bull Complex inefficient or obstructionist bureaucratic processes stifling local initiative and accountability

bull lsquoWaiting for the departmentrsquo syndrome

bull Teacher representatives holding on to conservative practices and retarding progressive transformative and accountable practices

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Even in countries with highly developed public schooling delivering a uniformly good standard there are private schools usually occupying specific niches ndash specialisation faith-based internationally-oriented

A place for private schools in education market place

bull In countries with public schools where there is a wide range of quality offering the education market-place is created for privately owned schools

bull The globalisation of the world economy has created multi-national companies and expatriate communities giving rise to private international schools

A place for private schools in education market place

bull The rise over past few decades of low-fee private schools alongside the longer existence of high-fee private schools historically supported by elites

bull Private education customers now range from those allocating scarce resources towards social improvement opportunities to high net-worth families choosing distinctive and exclusive education

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Globally rise of private schools ndash ranging from low fee to high fee

bull Continuing inequality within societies and between societies

bull Limitations of public education delivering a quality education

bull Rise of international education companies running schools in a number of countries ndash education provision has become big business

bull Growing number of private schools within individual countries

bull

Defining a private school

bull Rather than being owned by the state a private school is owned by an individual company trust or other vehicle

bull Typically around the world government requires that a private school register with the statersquos education department and conform to the education laws

bull Private schools may be for-profit or not-for-profit an important differentiator in the financial model

Defining a private school

bull St Stithians College for example is a non-profit school school fees fund the operating costs and any surpluses are re-invested in the College and not distributed to shareholders which would be th case if St Stithians was a for-profit school

bull Whether non-profit or for-profit any private school has to operate on a sustainable business model for it to survive and thrive in the market place

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are governed and managed according to their company structure and constitution rather than being under the control of the governmentrsquos education department its administrative processes and its regulations

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are in this sense lsquoindependentrsquo in their legal identity and operating practices within the framework of the education laws of the country

bull Globally in the English-speaking world the tendency is to use the word lsquoindependentrsquo rather than lsquoprivatersquo Itrsquos question of emphasis

Anatomy of lsquoindependencersquo in independent schools

Independent bull Ownershipbull Choicesbull Prioritiesbull Institutional character

determined by the schoolrsquos governing body and school managementwithin the broad requirementsof education legislation

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education is both a mirror of society and a space for transforming society

bull Capacity both to reinforce the existing society and to change it

bull Democratic South Africa a good case study of both tendencies

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education as a mirror of society struggling to make a material impact for the better

bull Stubborn persistence of significant social and economic inequality

bull Deep structural effects and legacy of race in shaping our society

bull High levels of unemploymentbull Skills shortagesbull Endemic violence

bull Does schooling make much difference in changing the dominant features of our society

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education as a transformative space

bull Nelson Mandelarsquos famous quotation

lsquoEducation is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the worldrsquo

Education as a public good

bull Twentieth Century worldwide widespread growth of Education as a public good delivered through a national curriculum

bull Responsibility of the lsquodevelopmentalrsquo state to provide positive outcomes

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Potential positive outcomes of expanding public education access opportunity equality (economic and gender) skills dignity democracy citizenship

bull Benefits of bureaucracy and collective bargaining with trade unions ndash rational planning consistency allocation of resources to achieve goals

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Finland ndash exemplar over the past 40 years the development of an excellent public education system has contributed to the creation of a better and more open society with much reduced social inequality

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes

bull Potential negative aspects of public education state control to advance narrow interests propaganda totalitarianism

bull Education as a tool in the hands of dictatorships and totalitarian governments of self-serving elites

bull Bureaucracy serving its own interests or those of the political controllers ndash rather than the transformative and developmental purposes of education

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes (cont)

bull Complex inefficient or obstructionist bureaucratic processes stifling local initiative and accountability

bull lsquoWaiting for the departmentrsquo syndrome

bull Teacher representatives holding on to conservative practices and retarding progressive transformative and accountable practices

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Even in countries with highly developed public schooling delivering a uniformly good standard there are private schools usually occupying specific niches ndash specialisation faith-based internationally-oriented

A place for private schools in education market place

bull In countries with public schools where there is a wide range of quality offering the education market-place is created for privately owned schools

bull The globalisation of the world economy has created multi-national companies and expatriate communities giving rise to private international schools

A place for private schools in education market place

bull The rise over past few decades of low-fee private schools alongside the longer existence of high-fee private schools historically supported by elites

bull Private education customers now range from those allocating scarce resources towards social improvement opportunities to high net-worth families choosing distinctive and exclusive education

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Globally rise of private schools ndash ranging from low fee to high fee

bull Continuing inequality within societies and between societies

bull Limitations of public education delivering a quality education

bull Rise of international education companies running schools in a number of countries ndash education provision has become big business

bull Growing number of private schools within individual countries

bull

Defining a private school

bull Rather than being owned by the state a private school is owned by an individual company trust or other vehicle

bull Typically around the world government requires that a private school register with the statersquos education department and conform to the education laws

bull Private schools may be for-profit or not-for-profit an important differentiator in the financial model

Defining a private school

bull St Stithians College for example is a non-profit school school fees fund the operating costs and any surpluses are re-invested in the College and not distributed to shareholders which would be th case if St Stithians was a for-profit school

bull Whether non-profit or for-profit any private school has to operate on a sustainable business model for it to survive and thrive in the market place

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are governed and managed according to their company structure and constitution rather than being under the control of the governmentrsquos education department its administrative processes and its regulations

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are in this sense lsquoindependentrsquo in their legal identity and operating practices within the framework of the education laws of the country

bull Globally in the English-speaking world the tendency is to use the word lsquoindependentrsquo rather than lsquoprivatersquo Itrsquos question of emphasis

Anatomy of lsquoindependencersquo in independent schools

Independent bull Ownershipbull Choicesbull Prioritiesbull Institutional character

determined by the schoolrsquos governing body and school managementwithin the broad requirementsof education legislation

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education as a mirror of society struggling to make a material impact for the better

bull Stubborn persistence of significant social and economic inequality

bull Deep structural effects and legacy of race in shaping our society

bull High levels of unemploymentbull Skills shortagesbull Endemic violence

bull Does schooling make much difference in changing the dominant features of our society

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education as a transformative space

bull Nelson Mandelarsquos famous quotation

lsquoEducation is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the worldrsquo

Education as a public good

bull Twentieth Century worldwide widespread growth of Education as a public good delivered through a national curriculum

bull Responsibility of the lsquodevelopmentalrsquo state to provide positive outcomes

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Potential positive outcomes of expanding public education access opportunity equality (economic and gender) skills dignity democracy citizenship

bull Benefits of bureaucracy and collective bargaining with trade unions ndash rational planning consistency allocation of resources to achieve goals

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Finland ndash exemplar over the past 40 years the development of an excellent public education system has contributed to the creation of a better and more open society with much reduced social inequality

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes

bull Potential negative aspects of public education state control to advance narrow interests propaganda totalitarianism

bull Education as a tool in the hands of dictatorships and totalitarian governments of self-serving elites

bull Bureaucracy serving its own interests or those of the political controllers ndash rather than the transformative and developmental purposes of education

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes (cont)

bull Complex inefficient or obstructionist bureaucratic processes stifling local initiative and accountability

bull lsquoWaiting for the departmentrsquo syndrome

bull Teacher representatives holding on to conservative practices and retarding progressive transformative and accountable practices

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Even in countries with highly developed public schooling delivering a uniformly good standard there are private schools usually occupying specific niches ndash specialisation faith-based internationally-oriented

A place for private schools in education market place

bull In countries with public schools where there is a wide range of quality offering the education market-place is created for privately owned schools

bull The globalisation of the world economy has created multi-national companies and expatriate communities giving rise to private international schools

A place for private schools in education market place

bull The rise over past few decades of low-fee private schools alongside the longer existence of high-fee private schools historically supported by elites

bull Private education customers now range from those allocating scarce resources towards social improvement opportunities to high net-worth families choosing distinctive and exclusive education

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Globally rise of private schools ndash ranging from low fee to high fee

bull Continuing inequality within societies and between societies

bull Limitations of public education delivering a quality education

bull Rise of international education companies running schools in a number of countries ndash education provision has become big business

bull Growing number of private schools within individual countries

bull

Defining a private school

bull Rather than being owned by the state a private school is owned by an individual company trust or other vehicle

bull Typically around the world government requires that a private school register with the statersquos education department and conform to the education laws

bull Private schools may be for-profit or not-for-profit an important differentiator in the financial model

Defining a private school

bull St Stithians College for example is a non-profit school school fees fund the operating costs and any surpluses are re-invested in the College and not distributed to shareholders which would be th case if St Stithians was a for-profit school

bull Whether non-profit or for-profit any private school has to operate on a sustainable business model for it to survive and thrive in the market place

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are governed and managed according to their company structure and constitution rather than being under the control of the governmentrsquos education department its administrative processes and its regulations

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are in this sense lsquoindependentrsquo in their legal identity and operating practices within the framework of the education laws of the country

bull Globally in the English-speaking world the tendency is to use the word lsquoindependentrsquo rather than lsquoprivatersquo Itrsquos question of emphasis

Anatomy of lsquoindependencersquo in independent schools

Independent bull Ownershipbull Choicesbull Prioritiesbull Institutional character

determined by the schoolrsquos governing body and school managementwithin the broad requirementsof education legislation

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Education as a transformative space

bull Nelson Mandelarsquos famous quotation

lsquoEducation is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the worldrsquo

Education as a public good

bull Twentieth Century worldwide widespread growth of Education as a public good delivered through a national curriculum

bull Responsibility of the lsquodevelopmentalrsquo state to provide positive outcomes

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Potential positive outcomes of expanding public education access opportunity equality (economic and gender) skills dignity democracy citizenship

bull Benefits of bureaucracy and collective bargaining with trade unions ndash rational planning consistency allocation of resources to achieve goals

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Finland ndash exemplar over the past 40 years the development of an excellent public education system has contributed to the creation of a better and more open society with much reduced social inequality

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes

bull Potential negative aspects of public education state control to advance narrow interests propaganda totalitarianism

bull Education as a tool in the hands of dictatorships and totalitarian governments of self-serving elites

bull Bureaucracy serving its own interests or those of the political controllers ndash rather than the transformative and developmental purposes of education

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes (cont)

bull Complex inefficient or obstructionist bureaucratic processes stifling local initiative and accountability

bull lsquoWaiting for the departmentrsquo syndrome

bull Teacher representatives holding on to conservative practices and retarding progressive transformative and accountable practices

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Even in countries with highly developed public schooling delivering a uniformly good standard there are private schools usually occupying specific niches ndash specialisation faith-based internationally-oriented

A place for private schools in education market place

bull In countries with public schools where there is a wide range of quality offering the education market-place is created for privately owned schools

bull The globalisation of the world economy has created multi-national companies and expatriate communities giving rise to private international schools

A place for private schools in education market place

bull The rise over past few decades of low-fee private schools alongside the longer existence of high-fee private schools historically supported by elites

bull Private education customers now range from those allocating scarce resources towards social improvement opportunities to high net-worth families choosing distinctive and exclusive education

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Globally rise of private schools ndash ranging from low fee to high fee

bull Continuing inequality within societies and between societies

bull Limitations of public education delivering a quality education

bull Rise of international education companies running schools in a number of countries ndash education provision has become big business

bull Growing number of private schools within individual countries

bull

Defining a private school

bull Rather than being owned by the state a private school is owned by an individual company trust or other vehicle

bull Typically around the world government requires that a private school register with the statersquos education department and conform to the education laws

bull Private schools may be for-profit or not-for-profit an important differentiator in the financial model

Defining a private school

bull St Stithians College for example is a non-profit school school fees fund the operating costs and any surpluses are re-invested in the College and not distributed to shareholders which would be th case if St Stithians was a for-profit school

bull Whether non-profit or for-profit any private school has to operate on a sustainable business model for it to survive and thrive in the market place

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are governed and managed according to their company structure and constitution rather than being under the control of the governmentrsquos education department its administrative processes and its regulations

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are in this sense lsquoindependentrsquo in their legal identity and operating practices within the framework of the education laws of the country

bull Globally in the English-speaking world the tendency is to use the word lsquoindependentrsquo rather than lsquoprivatersquo Itrsquos question of emphasis

Anatomy of lsquoindependencersquo in independent schools

Independent bull Ownershipbull Choicesbull Prioritiesbull Institutional character

determined by the schoolrsquos governing body and school managementwithin the broad requirementsof education legislation

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Education as a public good

bull Twentieth Century worldwide widespread growth of Education as a public good delivered through a national curriculum

bull Responsibility of the lsquodevelopmentalrsquo state to provide positive outcomes

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Potential positive outcomes of expanding public education access opportunity equality (economic and gender) skills dignity democracy citizenship

bull Benefits of bureaucracy and collective bargaining with trade unions ndash rational planning consistency allocation of resources to achieve goals

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Finland ndash exemplar over the past 40 years the development of an excellent public education system has contributed to the creation of a better and more open society with much reduced social inequality

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes

bull Potential negative aspects of public education state control to advance narrow interests propaganda totalitarianism

bull Education as a tool in the hands of dictatorships and totalitarian governments of self-serving elites

bull Bureaucracy serving its own interests or those of the political controllers ndash rather than the transformative and developmental purposes of education

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes (cont)

bull Complex inefficient or obstructionist bureaucratic processes stifling local initiative and accountability

bull lsquoWaiting for the departmentrsquo syndrome

bull Teacher representatives holding on to conservative practices and retarding progressive transformative and accountable practices

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Even in countries with highly developed public schooling delivering a uniformly good standard there are private schools usually occupying specific niches ndash specialisation faith-based internationally-oriented

A place for private schools in education market place

bull In countries with public schools where there is a wide range of quality offering the education market-place is created for privately owned schools

bull The globalisation of the world economy has created multi-national companies and expatriate communities giving rise to private international schools

A place for private schools in education market place

bull The rise over past few decades of low-fee private schools alongside the longer existence of high-fee private schools historically supported by elites

bull Private education customers now range from those allocating scarce resources towards social improvement opportunities to high net-worth families choosing distinctive and exclusive education

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Globally rise of private schools ndash ranging from low fee to high fee

bull Continuing inequality within societies and between societies

bull Limitations of public education delivering a quality education

bull Rise of international education companies running schools in a number of countries ndash education provision has become big business

bull Growing number of private schools within individual countries

bull

Defining a private school

bull Rather than being owned by the state a private school is owned by an individual company trust or other vehicle

bull Typically around the world government requires that a private school register with the statersquos education department and conform to the education laws

bull Private schools may be for-profit or not-for-profit an important differentiator in the financial model

Defining a private school

bull St Stithians College for example is a non-profit school school fees fund the operating costs and any surpluses are re-invested in the College and not distributed to shareholders which would be th case if St Stithians was a for-profit school

bull Whether non-profit or for-profit any private school has to operate on a sustainable business model for it to survive and thrive in the market place

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are governed and managed according to their company structure and constitution rather than being under the control of the governmentrsquos education department its administrative processes and its regulations

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are in this sense lsquoindependentrsquo in their legal identity and operating practices within the framework of the education laws of the country

bull Globally in the English-speaking world the tendency is to use the word lsquoindependentrsquo rather than lsquoprivatersquo Itrsquos question of emphasis

Anatomy of lsquoindependencersquo in independent schools

Independent bull Ownershipbull Choicesbull Prioritiesbull Institutional character

determined by the schoolrsquos governing body and school managementwithin the broad requirementsof education legislation

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Potential positive outcomes of expanding public education access opportunity equality (economic and gender) skills dignity democracy citizenship

bull Benefits of bureaucracy and collective bargaining with trade unions ndash rational planning consistency allocation of resources to achieve goals

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Finland ndash exemplar over the past 40 years the development of an excellent public education system has contributed to the creation of a better and more open society with much reduced social inequality

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes

bull Potential negative aspects of public education state control to advance narrow interests propaganda totalitarianism

bull Education as a tool in the hands of dictatorships and totalitarian governments of self-serving elites

bull Bureaucracy serving its own interests or those of the political controllers ndash rather than the transformative and developmental purposes of education

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes (cont)

bull Complex inefficient or obstructionist bureaucratic processes stifling local initiative and accountability

bull lsquoWaiting for the departmentrsquo syndrome

bull Teacher representatives holding on to conservative practices and retarding progressive transformative and accountable practices

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Even in countries with highly developed public schooling delivering a uniformly good standard there are private schools usually occupying specific niches ndash specialisation faith-based internationally-oriented

A place for private schools in education market place

bull In countries with public schools where there is a wide range of quality offering the education market-place is created for privately owned schools

bull The globalisation of the world economy has created multi-national companies and expatriate communities giving rise to private international schools

A place for private schools in education market place

bull The rise over past few decades of low-fee private schools alongside the longer existence of high-fee private schools historically supported by elites

bull Private education customers now range from those allocating scarce resources towards social improvement opportunities to high net-worth families choosing distinctive and exclusive education

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Globally rise of private schools ndash ranging from low fee to high fee

bull Continuing inequality within societies and between societies

bull Limitations of public education delivering a quality education

bull Rise of international education companies running schools in a number of countries ndash education provision has become big business

bull Growing number of private schools within individual countries

bull

Defining a private school

bull Rather than being owned by the state a private school is owned by an individual company trust or other vehicle

bull Typically around the world government requires that a private school register with the statersquos education department and conform to the education laws

bull Private schools may be for-profit or not-for-profit an important differentiator in the financial model

Defining a private school

bull St Stithians College for example is a non-profit school school fees fund the operating costs and any surpluses are re-invested in the College and not distributed to shareholders which would be th case if St Stithians was a for-profit school

bull Whether non-profit or for-profit any private school has to operate on a sustainable business model for it to survive and thrive in the market place

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are governed and managed according to their company structure and constitution rather than being under the control of the governmentrsquos education department its administrative processes and its regulations

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are in this sense lsquoindependentrsquo in their legal identity and operating practices within the framework of the education laws of the country

bull Globally in the English-speaking world the tendency is to use the word lsquoindependentrsquo rather than lsquoprivatersquo Itrsquos question of emphasis

Anatomy of lsquoindependencersquo in independent schools

Independent bull Ownershipbull Choicesbull Prioritiesbull Institutional character

determined by the schoolrsquos governing body and school managementwithin the broad requirementsof education legislation

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Education as a public good ndash positive outcomes

bull Finland ndash exemplar over the past 40 years the development of an excellent public education system has contributed to the creation of a better and more open society with much reduced social inequality

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes

bull Potential negative aspects of public education state control to advance narrow interests propaganda totalitarianism

bull Education as a tool in the hands of dictatorships and totalitarian governments of self-serving elites

bull Bureaucracy serving its own interests or those of the political controllers ndash rather than the transformative and developmental purposes of education

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes (cont)

bull Complex inefficient or obstructionist bureaucratic processes stifling local initiative and accountability

bull lsquoWaiting for the departmentrsquo syndrome

bull Teacher representatives holding on to conservative practices and retarding progressive transformative and accountable practices

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Even in countries with highly developed public schooling delivering a uniformly good standard there are private schools usually occupying specific niches ndash specialisation faith-based internationally-oriented

A place for private schools in education market place

bull In countries with public schools where there is a wide range of quality offering the education market-place is created for privately owned schools

bull The globalisation of the world economy has created multi-national companies and expatriate communities giving rise to private international schools

A place for private schools in education market place

bull The rise over past few decades of low-fee private schools alongside the longer existence of high-fee private schools historically supported by elites

bull Private education customers now range from those allocating scarce resources towards social improvement opportunities to high net-worth families choosing distinctive and exclusive education

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Globally rise of private schools ndash ranging from low fee to high fee

bull Continuing inequality within societies and between societies

bull Limitations of public education delivering a quality education

bull Rise of international education companies running schools in a number of countries ndash education provision has become big business

bull Growing number of private schools within individual countries

bull

Defining a private school

bull Rather than being owned by the state a private school is owned by an individual company trust or other vehicle

bull Typically around the world government requires that a private school register with the statersquos education department and conform to the education laws

bull Private schools may be for-profit or not-for-profit an important differentiator in the financial model

Defining a private school

bull St Stithians College for example is a non-profit school school fees fund the operating costs and any surpluses are re-invested in the College and not distributed to shareholders which would be th case if St Stithians was a for-profit school

bull Whether non-profit or for-profit any private school has to operate on a sustainable business model for it to survive and thrive in the market place

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are governed and managed according to their company structure and constitution rather than being under the control of the governmentrsquos education department its administrative processes and its regulations

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are in this sense lsquoindependentrsquo in their legal identity and operating practices within the framework of the education laws of the country

bull Globally in the English-speaking world the tendency is to use the word lsquoindependentrsquo rather than lsquoprivatersquo Itrsquos question of emphasis

Anatomy of lsquoindependencersquo in independent schools

Independent bull Ownershipbull Choicesbull Prioritiesbull Institutional character

determined by the schoolrsquos governing body and school managementwithin the broad requirementsof education legislation

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes

bull Potential negative aspects of public education state control to advance narrow interests propaganda totalitarianism

bull Education as a tool in the hands of dictatorships and totalitarian governments of self-serving elites

bull Bureaucracy serving its own interests or those of the political controllers ndash rather than the transformative and developmental purposes of education

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes (cont)

bull Complex inefficient or obstructionist bureaucratic processes stifling local initiative and accountability

bull lsquoWaiting for the departmentrsquo syndrome

bull Teacher representatives holding on to conservative practices and retarding progressive transformative and accountable practices

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Even in countries with highly developed public schooling delivering a uniformly good standard there are private schools usually occupying specific niches ndash specialisation faith-based internationally-oriented

A place for private schools in education market place

bull In countries with public schools where there is a wide range of quality offering the education market-place is created for privately owned schools

bull The globalisation of the world economy has created multi-national companies and expatriate communities giving rise to private international schools

A place for private schools in education market place

bull The rise over past few decades of low-fee private schools alongside the longer existence of high-fee private schools historically supported by elites

bull Private education customers now range from those allocating scarce resources towards social improvement opportunities to high net-worth families choosing distinctive and exclusive education

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Globally rise of private schools ndash ranging from low fee to high fee

bull Continuing inequality within societies and between societies

bull Limitations of public education delivering a quality education

bull Rise of international education companies running schools in a number of countries ndash education provision has become big business

bull Growing number of private schools within individual countries

bull

Defining a private school

bull Rather than being owned by the state a private school is owned by an individual company trust or other vehicle

bull Typically around the world government requires that a private school register with the statersquos education department and conform to the education laws

bull Private schools may be for-profit or not-for-profit an important differentiator in the financial model

Defining a private school

bull St Stithians College for example is a non-profit school school fees fund the operating costs and any surpluses are re-invested in the College and not distributed to shareholders which would be th case if St Stithians was a for-profit school

bull Whether non-profit or for-profit any private school has to operate on a sustainable business model for it to survive and thrive in the market place

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are governed and managed according to their company structure and constitution rather than being under the control of the governmentrsquos education department its administrative processes and its regulations

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are in this sense lsquoindependentrsquo in their legal identity and operating practices within the framework of the education laws of the country

bull Globally in the English-speaking world the tendency is to use the word lsquoindependentrsquo rather than lsquoprivatersquo Itrsquos question of emphasis

Anatomy of lsquoindependencersquo in independent schools

Independent bull Ownershipbull Choicesbull Prioritiesbull Institutional character

determined by the schoolrsquos governing body and school managementwithin the broad requirementsof education legislation

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Education as a public good ndash negative outcomes (cont)

bull Complex inefficient or obstructionist bureaucratic processes stifling local initiative and accountability

bull lsquoWaiting for the departmentrsquo syndrome

bull Teacher representatives holding on to conservative practices and retarding progressive transformative and accountable practices

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Even in countries with highly developed public schooling delivering a uniformly good standard there are private schools usually occupying specific niches ndash specialisation faith-based internationally-oriented

A place for private schools in education market place

bull In countries with public schools where there is a wide range of quality offering the education market-place is created for privately owned schools

bull The globalisation of the world economy has created multi-national companies and expatriate communities giving rise to private international schools

A place for private schools in education market place

bull The rise over past few decades of low-fee private schools alongside the longer existence of high-fee private schools historically supported by elites

bull Private education customers now range from those allocating scarce resources towards social improvement opportunities to high net-worth families choosing distinctive and exclusive education

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Globally rise of private schools ndash ranging from low fee to high fee

bull Continuing inequality within societies and between societies

bull Limitations of public education delivering a quality education

bull Rise of international education companies running schools in a number of countries ndash education provision has become big business

bull Growing number of private schools within individual countries

bull

Defining a private school

bull Rather than being owned by the state a private school is owned by an individual company trust or other vehicle

bull Typically around the world government requires that a private school register with the statersquos education department and conform to the education laws

bull Private schools may be for-profit or not-for-profit an important differentiator in the financial model

Defining a private school

bull St Stithians College for example is a non-profit school school fees fund the operating costs and any surpluses are re-invested in the College and not distributed to shareholders which would be th case if St Stithians was a for-profit school

bull Whether non-profit or for-profit any private school has to operate on a sustainable business model for it to survive and thrive in the market place

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are governed and managed according to their company structure and constitution rather than being under the control of the governmentrsquos education department its administrative processes and its regulations

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are in this sense lsquoindependentrsquo in their legal identity and operating practices within the framework of the education laws of the country

bull Globally in the English-speaking world the tendency is to use the word lsquoindependentrsquo rather than lsquoprivatersquo Itrsquos question of emphasis

Anatomy of lsquoindependencersquo in independent schools

Independent bull Ownershipbull Choicesbull Prioritiesbull Institutional character

determined by the schoolrsquos governing body and school managementwithin the broad requirementsof education legislation

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Even in countries with highly developed public schooling delivering a uniformly good standard there are private schools usually occupying specific niches ndash specialisation faith-based internationally-oriented

A place for private schools in education market place

bull In countries with public schools where there is a wide range of quality offering the education market-place is created for privately owned schools

bull The globalisation of the world economy has created multi-national companies and expatriate communities giving rise to private international schools

A place for private schools in education market place

bull The rise over past few decades of low-fee private schools alongside the longer existence of high-fee private schools historically supported by elites

bull Private education customers now range from those allocating scarce resources towards social improvement opportunities to high net-worth families choosing distinctive and exclusive education

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Globally rise of private schools ndash ranging from low fee to high fee

bull Continuing inequality within societies and between societies

bull Limitations of public education delivering a quality education

bull Rise of international education companies running schools in a number of countries ndash education provision has become big business

bull Growing number of private schools within individual countries

bull

Defining a private school

bull Rather than being owned by the state a private school is owned by an individual company trust or other vehicle

bull Typically around the world government requires that a private school register with the statersquos education department and conform to the education laws

bull Private schools may be for-profit or not-for-profit an important differentiator in the financial model

Defining a private school

bull St Stithians College for example is a non-profit school school fees fund the operating costs and any surpluses are re-invested in the College and not distributed to shareholders which would be th case if St Stithians was a for-profit school

bull Whether non-profit or for-profit any private school has to operate on a sustainable business model for it to survive and thrive in the market place

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are governed and managed according to their company structure and constitution rather than being under the control of the governmentrsquos education department its administrative processes and its regulations

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are in this sense lsquoindependentrsquo in their legal identity and operating practices within the framework of the education laws of the country

bull Globally in the English-speaking world the tendency is to use the word lsquoindependentrsquo rather than lsquoprivatersquo Itrsquos question of emphasis

Anatomy of lsquoindependencersquo in independent schools

Independent bull Ownershipbull Choicesbull Prioritiesbull Institutional character

determined by the schoolrsquos governing body and school managementwithin the broad requirementsof education legislation

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

A place for private schools in education market place

bull In countries with public schools where there is a wide range of quality offering the education market-place is created for privately owned schools

bull The globalisation of the world economy has created multi-national companies and expatriate communities giving rise to private international schools

A place for private schools in education market place

bull The rise over past few decades of low-fee private schools alongside the longer existence of high-fee private schools historically supported by elites

bull Private education customers now range from those allocating scarce resources towards social improvement opportunities to high net-worth families choosing distinctive and exclusive education

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Globally rise of private schools ndash ranging from low fee to high fee

bull Continuing inequality within societies and between societies

bull Limitations of public education delivering a quality education

bull Rise of international education companies running schools in a number of countries ndash education provision has become big business

bull Growing number of private schools within individual countries

bull

Defining a private school

bull Rather than being owned by the state a private school is owned by an individual company trust or other vehicle

bull Typically around the world government requires that a private school register with the statersquos education department and conform to the education laws

bull Private schools may be for-profit or not-for-profit an important differentiator in the financial model

Defining a private school

bull St Stithians College for example is a non-profit school school fees fund the operating costs and any surpluses are re-invested in the College and not distributed to shareholders which would be th case if St Stithians was a for-profit school

bull Whether non-profit or for-profit any private school has to operate on a sustainable business model for it to survive and thrive in the market place

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are governed and managed according to their company structure and constitution rather than being under the control of the governmentrsquos education department its administrative processes and its regulations

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are in this sense lsquoindependentrsquo in their legal identity and operating practices within the framework of the education laws of the country

bull Globally in the English-speaking world the tendency is to use the word lsquoindependentrsquo rather than lsquoprivatersquo Itrsquos question of emphasis

Anatomy of lsquoindependencersquo in independent schools

Independent bull Ownershipbull Choicesbull Prioritiesbull Institutional character

determined by the schoolrsquos governing body and school managementwithin the broad requirementsof education legislation

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

A place for private schools in education market place

bull The rise over past few decades of low-fee private schools alongside the longer existence of high-fee private schools historically supported by elites

bull Private education customers now range from those allocating scarce resources towards social improvement opportunities to high net-worth families choosing distinctive and exclusive education

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Globally rise of private schools ndash ranging from low fee to high fee

bull Continuing inequality within societies and between societies

bull Limitations of public education delivering a quality education

bull Rise of international education companies running schools in a number of countries ndash education provision has become big business

bull Growing number of private schools within individual countries

bull

Defining a private school

bull Rather than being owned by the state a private school is owned by an individual company trust or other vehicle

bull Typically around the world government requires that a private school register with the statersquos education department and conform to the education laws

bull Private schools may be for-profit or not-for-profit an important differentiator in the financial model

Defining a private school

bull St Stithians College for example is a non-profit school school fees fund the operating costs and any surpluses are re-invested in the College and not distributed to shareholders which would be th case if St Stithians was a for-profit school

bull Whether non-profit or for-profit any private school has to operate on a sustainable business model for it to survive and thrive in the market place

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are governed and managed according to their company structure and constitution rather than being under the control of the governmentrsquos education department its administrative processes and its regulations

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are in this sense lsquoindependentrsquo in their legal identity and operating practices within the framework of the education laws of the country

bull Globally in the English-speaking world the tendency is to use the word lsquoindependentrsquo rather than lsquoprivatersquo Itrsquos question of emphasis

Anatomy of lsquoindependencersquo in independent schools

Independent bull Ownershipbull Choicesbull Prioritiesbull Institutional character

determined by the schoolrsquos governing body and school managementwithin the broad requirementsof education legislation

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

A place for private schools in education market place

bull Globally rise of private schools ndash ranging from low fee to high fee

bull Continuing inequality within societies and between societies

bull Limitations of public education delivering a quality education

bull Rise of international education companies running schools in a number of countries ndash education provision has become big business

bull Growing number of private schools within individual countries

bull

Defining a private school

bull Rather than being owned by the state a private school is owned by an individual company trust or other vehicle

bull Typically around the world government requires that a private school register with the statersquos education department and conform to the education laws

bull Private schools may be for-profit or not-for-profit an important differentiator in the financial model

Defining a private school

bull St Stithians College for example is a non-profit school school fees fund the operating costs and any surpluses are re-invested in the College and not distributed to shareholders which would be th case if St Stithians was a for-profit school

bull Whether non-profit or for-profit any private school has to operate on a sustainable business model for it to survive and thrive in the market place

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are governed and managed according to their company structure and constitution rather than being under the control of the governmentrsquos education department its administrative processes and its regulations

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are in this sense lsquoindependentrsquo in their legal identity and operating practices within the framework of the education laws of the country

bull Globally in the English-speaking world the tendency is to use the word lsquoindependentrsquo rather than lsquoprivatersquo Itrsquos question of emphasis

Anatomy of lsquoindependencersquo in independent schools

Independent bull Ownershipbull Choicesbull Prioritiesbull Institutional character

determined by the schoolrsquos governing body and school managementwithin the broad requirementsof education legislation

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Defining a private school

bull Rather than being owned by the state a private school is owned by an individual company trust or other vehicle

bull Typically around the world government requires that a private school register with the statersquos education department and conform to the education laws

bull Private schools may be for-profit or not-for-profit an important differentiator in the financial model

Defining a private school

bull St Stithians College for example is a non-profit school school fees fund the operating costs and any surpluses are re-invested in the College and not distributed to shareholders which would be th case if St Stithians was a for-profit school

bull Whether non-profit or for-profit any private school has to operate on a sustainable business model for it to survive and thrive in the market place

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are governed and managed according to their company structure and constitution rather than being under the control of the governmentrsquos education department its administrative processes and its regulations

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are in this sense lsquoindependentrsquo in their legal identity and operating practices within the framework of the education laws of the country

bull Globally in the English-speaking world the tendency is to use the word lsquoindependentrsquo rather than lsquoprivatersquo Itrsquos question of emphasis

Anatomy of lsquoindependencersquo in independent schools

Independent bull Ownershipbull Choicesbull Prioritiesbull Institutional character

determined by the schoolrsquos governing body and school managementwithin the broad requirementsof education legislation

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Defining a private school

bull St Stithians College for example is a non-profit school school fees fund the operating costs and any surpluses are re-invested in the College and not distributed to shareholders which would be th case if St Stithians was a for-profit school

bull Whether non-profit or for-profit any private school has to operate on a sustainable business model for it to survive and thrive in the market place

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are governed and managed according to their company structure and constitution rather than being under the control of the governmentrsquos education department its administrative processes and its regulations

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are in this sense lsquoindependentrsquo in their legal identity and operating practices within the framework of the education laws of the country

bull Globally in the English-speaking world the tendency is to use the word lsquoindependentrsquo rather than lsquoprivatersquo Itrsquos question of emphasis

Anatomy of lsquoindependencersquo in independent schools

Independent bull Ownershipbull Choicesbull Prioritiesbull Institutional character

determined by the schoolrsquos governing body and school managementwithin the broad requirementsof education legislation

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are governed and managed according to their company structure and constitution rather than being under the control of the governmentrsquos education department its administrative processes and its regulations

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are in this sense lsquoindependentrsquo in their legal identity and operating practices within the framework of the education laws of the country

bull Globally in the English-speaking world the tendency is to use the word lsquoindependentrsquo rather than lsquoprivatersquo Itrsquos question of emphasis

Anatomy of lsquoindependencersquo in independent schools

Independent bull Ownershipbull Choicesbull Prioritiesbull Institutional character

determined by the schoolrsquos governing body and school managementwithin the broad requirementsof education legislation

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Defining a private school

bull Private schools are in this sense lsquoindependentrsquo in their legal identity and operating practices within the framework of the education laws of the country

bull Globally in the English-speaking world the tendency is to use the word lsquoindependentrsquo rather than lsquoprivatersquo Itrsquos question of emphasis

Anatomy of lsquoindependencersquo in independent schools

Independent bull Ownershipbull Choicesbull Prioritiesbull Institutional character

determined by the schoolrsquos governing body and school managementwithin the broad requirementsof education legislation

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Anatomy of lsquoindependencersquo in independent schools

Independent bull Ownershipbull Choicesbull Prioritiesbull Institutional character

determined by the schoolrsquos governing body and school managementwithin the broad requirementsof education legislation

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Independent schools in South Africa

bull The Constitution of South Africa (1996) and the South African Schools Act (1996) recognise two categories of schools public and independent

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

The diversity of independent schools (cont)

bull Faith-based secularbull Co-educational single-sexbull Primary Secondary Pre-Primary to Matricbull Boarding Daybull Specialised focus special needs Artsbull Curriculum ndash national (NSC IEB NSC)bull Curriculum ndash international or methodology-specific

(ie Montessori)bull Academic entrance tests academically inclusivebull Low-fee to high-feebull Among oldest in country part of the current wave of

new schools

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

The value of a diverse educational ecology

bull As in nature a rich and diversified ecology of schooling is good for the country

bull Adaptable and complex educational system to advance the economic technical social and cultural needs of a dynamic South Africa

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The danger is that public and independent schools co-exist as separate and disconnected ecosystems and even hostile eco-systems

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull The value and opportunities of Public ndash Private Partnerships

bull Both sectors are educating citizens of our countrybull Principal partnershipsbull Collaboration with innovation projectsbull Institutional partnerships (IEB and Umalusi NAISA

and DBE)

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

An inter-connected ecosystem or not Public and Independent schools

bull Resource allocation Provincial Education Department directorates for independent schools ndashhow proactive can they be in fostering partnership relations

bull Resource allocation Independent school organisations and individual schools to foster positive partnerships with the department the public sector and individual schools

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Address a number of features that are important to me and my leadership of St Stithians

bull Replicate this for other leading independent schools and indeed leading public schools

bull Insights and learning for principals across the schooling sector

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull Strategic intentbull Articulated vision and purposebull Marketing strategybull Live out declared valuesbull Embody the school motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to have a clear identity and rationale in the education market place

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Inspiring Excellence Making a World of

Differencebull Statement of Purpose ndash succinct crystallized

statementbull One and All ndash the power of a motto

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull School strategic planbull Roll out of strategic planbull Holding the leadership accountablebull National Development Plan 2030 ndash how do

schools connect with this

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull The necessity to take a long view informed by clear and purposeful strategic thinking

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Campus 2053 ndash Buildings and Landscape

Master Planbull People 2053 -- schools and future worlds of

workbull Strategy 2025 ndash six main themes determining

priorities

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull Recognising the critical worth of high-quality teachers

bull Allocating resources for professional developmentbull Talent managementbull Teachers lsquoowningrsquo their accountability for

performance in structured conversation with line managers

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Investing in teachers as learning professionals working in a performance culture

bull St Stithians as a case studybull Explicit Employee Value Propositionbull Remuneration Policybull Performance management and talent growthbull Investment in professional developmentbull Culture of delivery and performance

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull Schools as professional learning organisationsbull Principal amp SMT set the tonebull Teachers well preparedbull Regular and meaningful staff meetingsbull Models of organisation and planningbull Expectations are reinforced by leadershipbull Timetable time on task term calendarbull Facilities operationalbull Places of safety nurture and care for young people

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Getting the basics right day after day week after weekbull St Stithians as a case study

bull Weekly leadership amp staff meetingsbull Term calendar and weekly timetable well

organisedbull Effective and responsive administrationbull Teachers lsquoownrsquo their responsibilities and are

accountable bull Understand that the starting point of

educational excellence is lsquogetting the basics rightrsquo

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull The home situation has a material impact on

how students learn and perform at schoolbull Parents have a role to play in the education of

their childrenbull Typically middle class and upper middle class

parents are more involved in their childrenrsquos schooling than working class parents and this reinforces class and social divisions

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholdersbull How does a school engage with its parentsbull Each school across the spectrum needs to

answer this question

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Engaging parents as stakeholders

bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Understanding that parents are fee-paying lsquocustomersrsquo participating in a lsquocommunity of belongingrsquo

bull Active lsquoparent connectrsquo activitiesbull Parent Teacher Committees ndash sub-

committees of the governing bodybull Weekly newsletters to parentsbull Parents invited to school events

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformationbull The word lsquotransformationrsquo has a distinctive

meaning in South Africa today ndash let us embrace itbull Starting point firm stance rejecting racismbull Understand racism as structural and relationalbull Understanding that transformation is a journey of

change not a once-off actbull Historically white schools have a responsibility

and an opportunity to change their assumptions and culture grounded in racialised thinking

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull Once racism is consciously acknowledged

addressed and rejected move to other aspects of lsquotransformation and diversityrsquo

bull Gender ndash structures and relations rooted in patriarchy

bull Culture religion sexualitybull The South African Constitution and human dignity

are our yardsticks

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Official school statements on Transformation and Race (2009 and 2017)

bull Rector leads the way in addressing transformation challenges and opportunities

bull Governing Body ndash Transformation Committeebull College Transformation Committees ndash staff

studentsbull Transformation Directors ndash school executive

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

bull httpenrichmentjournalagorgimages201302_images400201302_046_Inter_artjpgbull httpsmedialicdncommprmprAAEAAQAAAAAAAApgAAAAJDQ5MGRkM2VkLTNhZDctNDdjZi04YTQ1LWZiOTY2OTI2ZWZiNgjpgbull httpsfinancialtribunecomsitesdefaultfilesfieldimage17january07_ah_ipo_96-abjpgbull httpswwwmunshinegroupcomwp-contentuploads201508Education-2jpgbull httpswwwboatanzaniacomsitesdefaultfilesstylespage_images_540_239publicschool_fees_loan_540x238pxjpgitok=0lvJLobTbull httpwwwthedigitalbellcom_cachefiles60605ef609-9b15-4291-ae78-238b5d1ea61f950CBAA62039C4271B63893CD05C40C216650218480-

0524faa908-z-photogalleryjpgbull httpwwwpilothouseadvisorscomwp-contentuploads201407Dollarphotoclub_39250383jpgbull httpgururajendrajiscomschoolwp-contentuploads201604our_curriculum-e1461755527428jpgbull httpwwwblack-feelingscomtypo3temp_processed_csm_Screen-Shot-2015-07-12-at-53840-PM_0796271578pngbull httpsscontentcdninstagramcomt512885-15s320x320e3512552424_1668697040054822_943101030_njpgbull httpwwwlesaffairescomuploadsimagesnormalcdf48ad9ecf18a9dd013e9e095914111jpgbull httpswwwcanterburyacukeducationour-workresearch-knowledge-exchangeimg570x320-inclusion-equalities-social-justice-1jpgbull httpimgfreeflagiconscomthumbglossy_wave_iconsouth_africasouth_africa_640pngbull httpagilitrixcomwp-contentuploads2013021-Transformationjpgbull httpsuploadwikimediaorgwikipediacommonsbbdOmethoate-Molecule-3D-balls-by-AHRLSpngbull httpswwwgooglecomurlsa=iamprct=jampq=ampesrc=sampsource=imagesampcd=ampved=0ahUKEwiejsCJw53WAhULCsAKHcp0AkkQjBwIBAampurl=https3A2Fbull httpblogtwobrightlightscomwp-contentuploads20131150290Dawn_KearneyPhotography_MG65812jpgbull httpsespressostalinistfileswordpresscom201101apartheidgifbull httpwwwactivemomsnetworkcommediak2itemssrcRhymes-and-storiesjpgbull httpwwwsabccozawpswcmconnectbull httpwwwfreepikcomfree-photos-vectorsnetwork

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

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Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Transformation and Diversity programmes integrated in school day

bull School workshops ndash staff and studentsbull Schools as safe spaces for expression of fear

anger aspiration

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

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Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Historically whites-only schools on intentional journeys of transformation (continued)bull St Stithians as a case study

bull Student admissions targetsbull Employment Equity targetsbull Procurement Policy ndash explicit BEE component

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

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Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull How do schools relate to lsquocommunityrsquo beyond the

school gatesbull Schools should connect to community issuesbull A responsibility to educate citizens who care

about community about social issuesbull A responsibility for all schools across the social

spectrum linking with potential partners ndashchurches NGOs community organisations

bull Schools as active community-builders

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

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Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull All students are expected to participate in community engagement projects

bull Community Engagement is a lsquopillarrsquo of St Stithians alongside sport culture outdoor education etc

bull In the high school there are awards criteria for Community Engagement

bull Community Engagement is integrated into the Christian character of the College

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

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Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case study

bull The Methodist Church to whom St Stithians is affiliated is a community engagement partner

bull Five pre-schools built in Ivory Park township on Methodist property

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

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Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagementbull St Stithians as a case studybull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academybull Began as an NGO run by the St Stithians

Foundationbull Now run by a Head of Academy appointed by the

Rector and regarded as the 7th school of St Stithians

Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

References to images used

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Role-modelling distinctive features of independent schools

bull Schools and Community Engagement

bull Thandulwazi Maths amp Science Academy ndash four programmesbull Saturday School 1000 students from 150 public

schools pioneering online accessbull Teacher Development Programme 1200 ECD and

primary teachers in 11 staff workshopsbull Teacher Interns St Stithians and Thandulwazi employ

45 young interns (mostly black) as teachersbull Scholarships for students from disadvantaged

backgrounds to attend St Stithians

Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

Overarching framework

Our Landscape

Our Present

Our Future

Picture Bibliography and credits

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Purposes and Vision of Education through Schools

bull Learning The Treasure Within (UNESCO 1996 ndash International Commission on Education for the 21st Century)

Learning to knowLearning to doLearning to live together with othersLearning to be

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Our Landscape

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