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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Celebrating LEAP Alumni – The little ones will look up to me
Azola Fonjana and her mother share their joy at Azola being the first in her family to matriculate and go to university.
Celebrating LEAP Alumni – See Hope!
Lindelwa Mini shares why she became a teacher at LEAP.
Reflections: 10 years of LEAP
Reflecting on LEAP’s beginnings in 2004 and its growth – from a single school serving Langa to six no-fee, independent schools in three provinces – John Gilmour remembers the sheer joy of doing things differently.
A journey of change
Giving up a career in biotechnology to become a science teacher at LEAP 2, Babele Emedi soon showed his passion and skills and joined the leadership team. He has just returned from six months in Texas on the KIPP School Leadership Programme.
Showcasing Shakespeare
LEAP school students showcased their acting skills at the Artscape Theatre for the Shakespeare Schools Festival, taking on roles in Shakespeare’s tragedy of jealousy and otherness, Othello, and his well-loved comedy, Twelfth Night.
The student becomes the teacher
Brian’s struggles in grasping maths and science while a high school student inspired him to join the LEAP Future Leaders Programme and become a teacher.
South African education reform demands South African solutions
In his guest blog John shares that the education system needs conscious and intentional planning to create alternatives to our existing educational models.
Work toward systemic change
In Susan Dell’s letter as founder of the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation she shares her and the foundations approach and commitment to transformation in education.
Run for More than Yourself
Old Mutual has made LEAP one of their beneficiaries for the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon. Please get involved by raising much-needed funds for LEAP or support those who are running.