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Jackie Gallagher Retires as General Manager of Sparrow Schools Educational Trust and Announces Successor

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.

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.

We are thrilled to have launched our Robotics and Coding at both our Combined Technical Skills School and Foundational Schools this March!

At Sparrow Schools Educational Trust, we couldn’t agree more and believe in immersing our learners in the wonders of natural world. To one day save it. On the 19th of March, we had the privilege of taking 31 learners to the Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve as part of our on going commitment to nature conservation education.

At Sparrow, we take pride in crafting meaningful and enjoyable events for our learners building a legacy of valuable experiences. One part of this legacy is our Teddy Bear Picnic, a cherished tradition for Grade 2 learners at our Foundation School.

Our Combined School learners embarked on a Workplace Experience that was a pilot project for our learners, in which we successfully enrolled 19 learners where they were exposed to 3 different components of the Assistant Chef Programme.

We celebrated our Year 4 learners at Our Combined School this past Wednesday the 29th of November, as we bid farewell to our learners the class of 2023. Our learners had a carnival themed ceremony which surely complimented their vibrant and heartwarming personalities, it was an emotional experience for our learners and educators.

The 23rd of November marked a memorable and heartwarming moment for our Grade 7 learners, with meaningful speeches shared by our Foundation School Principal Ms. Alison Button, our guest of honour Ms. Melanie Malema and lastly our wonderful headboy and headgirl.

On the 7th of November, Our Foundation School held the unveiling of our Richard Bernard Art, Drama & Music Centre. Joined by our lovely staff and trustees, the day was welcomed with exciting entertainment catered by our learners.

Our Foundation School learners had a thrilling experience this past week with their Exotic Animal Show hosted by WILD ONEZ Animal Rescue Assistance – WOARA. Our learners were raring in excitement as they clothed themselves in bravery and embarked on a journey into the wild.

Hocus Pocus, Abracadabra, Alakazam! Our Foundation School had a fascinating experience this past week, hosted by Mario the Magician.