We have had an exciting week meeting the school communities of some of the ZSP stage II schools. Mark & Jo have been workshopping the aims of the ZSP and the responsibilities of the partner schools; discussing issues and answering questions from all involved at the school. Principals, educators, parents, non teaching staff and SGB members have all been involved in the sessions.
The schools who were involved were:
- Thomas Wildschutt Primary
- Thomas Wildschutt Junior Primary
- Prince George Primary
- St Mary's Primary
It is so important to involve the whole school community from the beginning of ZSP stage II and it was very encouraging to see the enthusiasm and commitment of each of the schools involved. Much credit goes to the staff of Thomas Wildschutt Primary who were prepared to spend an hour after school sitting in temperatures of 43deg and more and still play a full role in the session!
I think this is truly an amazing and interesting project at hand. I always feel that when a project is started make sure that all stakeholders are involved. Do not exclude anyone as the success of the project depends on all hands. Just to share some of my experiences. The Non teaching Staff, are from the most important people to be involved in any school project. Especially with technology at a school. They are the ones that see the locking and unlocking of labs. Putting projectors on for educators if removed daily for security reasons. Empowering them is to the benefit of teachers, learners and also themselves. I have worked with non teaching staff for years and they are always ready to be of assistance. Empowering parents is like empowering learners. So I feel that standing point that Zisukhanyo has taken on with Jo and Mark in having all stakeholders empowered, is admirable. A project's success depends greatly on partnership, taking ownership of resources gained and sustainability. I wish the Project all the success. Like Frank McGuinness says
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