Taking the madness out of matric
Exam time is on the horizon and it is a stressful time of year for students, as well as their parents and teachers. The thinking goes like this: your whole […]
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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.
The Learning Way
The LEAP Learning Way is a guide, particularly for teachers and student teachers, on how to facilitate effective learning. Executive Director, John Gilmour, explains how it helps teachers to be fully conscious of where each child is in the learning process and so enable them to take the next significant steps in their lives.
Love for LEAP
Its always helpful to get feedback from individuals, and when the feedback is positive, we’re even happier! Marguerite Callaway, President of the Callaway Leadership Institute recently spent time in our schools, and with our founder John Gilmour. She shares three observations that make her an advocate for LEAP.
LEAP 6’s Day to Remember
A celebration event at LEAP 6 GaRankuwa gives the school and its surrounding community a chance to dance, dream and sing together.
Making work cool
In the days of high-speed internet, mobile phones and instant everything, the concept of ‘work ethic’ may seem a little old-fashioned. We spoke to instructional developer, Glenn Bunger, to find out how to make work cool again.
LEAP Voice: Youth Matters
The second edition of the LEAP Voice came out today, 11 June 2012. In this issue we look at how the young people of LEAP are transforming themselves and their communities.