Celebrating Our Alumni
Inspiring stories from some of our former students. Watch this video to see the amazing journeys and transformations we get to be a part of.
Students
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.
Hopes, dreams and thanks
As Matric exams draw painfully to an end, we spoke to some LEAP Grade 12s about their time at LEAP, their hopes for the future and what they are most thankful for.
Sharing the learning
Staffed by a diverse group of tutors from all over Africa, the LEAP Learning Centre is teaching critical skills to a generation of future LEAP students and is also helping them understand more about tolerance and hope.
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.
Providing hope
James McGregor reviews his first year as Chairman of the LEAP Board.
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.
‘Third tier’ of education shows encouraging results
When the Mail & Guardian arrived at LEAP 4 in Diepsloot, we were led past brightly painted walls to meet our guides in the busy staff room, grade 10 pupils Ilana Ngwenya and Vusi Mkhandawirne. “Are you the head girl?” we asked Ilana. “No. We are all leaders here,” she said. “Shall we begin our tour?”
Low-fee schools on the rise
South Africa is experiencing a significant rise in affordable independent learning facilities.