James Malope: LEAP learner to educator and leader
James Malope, the leader of the Aveng-sponsored LEAP 4 School in Diepsloot, has an inspiring story to share about his journey to success. James grew up in Honeydew, Johannesburg with […]
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Learning in a troubled community
LEAP 4 – Diepsloot was LEAP’s first school based within a high-need community and the school faces a distinct set of challenges for teachers and students.
State funding for alternative schools urgently needed to transform education, agree experts.
Education experts from across South Africa and overseas agreed that the time is now to fund alternative models that will meet the needs and aspirations of all young South Africans.
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.
Fixing a broken system
Johnny Copelyn and HCI are major supporters of LEAP’s work, funding LEAP 2 and its engagement with partner schools Herzlia United and Litha Primary in Gugulethu.
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.
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.