We were on the air!
On 15 May, at 4:45 AM, our very own Leona Krishna, the principal of our Combined Technical Skills School had an interview on SAFM. She reflected on the education system in South Africa for the last three decades and the role of democracy. She also shared some insights from her own experiences at Sparrow Schools […]
Reflecting on South Africa’s Educational Challenges
As South Africa commemorated Freedom Day on 27 April, the nation paused to reflect on the strides made since the end of apartheid in 1994. The journey from segregation to a non-racial constitution has brought significant transformation. However, despite progress, challenges in education in South Africa remain. Efforts to improve the quality of education in […]
Teaching tips for parents in the time of corona
The coronavirus outbreak has forced schools to close, and parents are finding the prospect of teaching their kids very daunting. Many parents now have to maintain their own remote work schedule while also making sure that the kids are continuously stimulated – a task that seems impossible to many mommies and daddies. Here are a […]
4 ways to keep the kids entertained during the lockdown
The 21-day lockdown announced by president Cyril Ramaphosa in order to try and stop the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country means that parents are now faced with the task of keeping the kids busy for a longer-than-expected vacation break. Many parents have already started voicing their admiration for the educators who are […]