LEAP born-frees make their mark
South Africa’s recent national elections gave our first born-free LEAP students an opportunity to make their mark. Two LEAP 3 learners share about their experience.
Alexandra
Hard work pays off for the Class of 2012
LEAP had a total of 122 Grade 12 students taking the National Senior Certificate exams – our students achieved a 94.7% pass rate with 115 students qualifing for tertiary studies.
Developing futures
This has been a year of highlights for the Development Team with the opening of two new schools (LEAP 5 and 6) and brand-new school buildings in development. The team also worked hard to bring standard assessment, a new leadership model and an aligned curriculum across all subjects in all LEAP schools.
A video introduction to LEAP
Thank you to the Old Mutual Foundation for this video highlighting what makes the LEAP schools different.
Providing hope
James McGregor reviews his first year as Chairman of the LEAP Board.
State of grace
Ross Hill, Leader of LEAP 4 (Diepsloot), shares his experience of participating in the KIPP Fisher Fellowship.
Valuing education
The inequity in South Africa’s education system should be declared a national emergency because by allowing the situation to continue as it is, we perpetuate the abhorrent impact of apartheid and colonialism.
An interview with Ralph Mupita
In a recent Business Day article Ralph Mupita, CEO of Old Mutual SA and Emerging Markets, shares why he supports LEAP and his passion for quality maths and science education in South Africa.
LEAP Voice: Celebrating Women
The third edition of the LEAP Voice came out on 18 September 2012. In this issue we hear from the women of the LEAP community.
Amy inspires as LEAP Patron
Amy Kleinhans-Curd, former Miss South Africa and Director of Dial a Teacher, became LEAP’s patron in March after visiting LEAP.