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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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.
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.
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.
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.