Page 5 - Year Book 2019

A Message

From The
SGB

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I address you on behalf of the Willowmoore High School Governing address you on behalf of the Willowmoore High School Governing
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Body (SGB). At the outset, let me say that it has indeed been a privi-ody (SGB). At the outset, let me say that it has indeed been a privi-
lege and honour for us to serve as members of the SGB and to ege and honour for us to serve as members of the SGB and to
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meaningfully contribute to the development and proper gover-eaningfully contribute to the development and proper gover-
nance of the school. Equally signi cant, I believe that the conduct, ance of the school. Equally signi cant, I believe that the conduct,
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c If ever you may have haboured doubts as to the commitment, in-
commitment, dedication and contribution exhibited by the SGB ommitment, dedication and contribution exhibited by the SGB
members, is consistent and in keeping with the mandate entrusted embers, is consistent and in keeping with the mandate entrusted tegrity and competence of the professional management staff at
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upon us, by the parents and school community alike. In saying that, Willowmoore High School, it is transparent then, that with these
let me re-assure you all of our continued commitment and adher- recognitions and awards, such must be dispelled and quashed,
ence to such mandate. without hesitation. It has also not escaped me that with both Mrs
In this regard my words of the previous year are apposite and Sanders and Mrs Vania being so recognized, re-affirms Willow-
worthy of repetition - “It must also be clear and I wish to reassure moore High School’s reputation as a leading scholastic educa
the school and parents alike, that every decision, rationale and de- tional institution in the East Rand. To both you ladies, we offer
termination made by the SGB, is premised on the test – The best in- our heartiest congratulations and eternal gratitude.
terests of the learner and the school. As the SGB, we constantly ask With the ever evolving eld of teaching and technological ad-
ourselves and quite frankly, it is at the forefront of our minds, as to vancements prevalent, seen together with the different types of
how our decisions impact and more signi cantly bene t the learner learners, namely, the visual, auditory and/or kinesthetic learner,
and ultimately the school. That is the singular motivation that ows and the need to keep abreast of modern teaching methods, we
within the SGB.” have since obtained new technology and equipment in the form
of “visualizers” to be utilsed in the classrooms. Currently these vi-
The course of the year at times perhaps may be described as tumul-sualizers equipment are being used in the Mathematics classes. It
tuous and difficult. The reality is that in so far as we, as the SGB, is ows then, that with the application of these new teaching
desirous of taking the school forward and to a higher level -is desir- methods…the use of such advanced technology will most de -
ous of increasing and effecting signi cant structural improvements nitely increase the learners understanding and speedy compre-
and resources to the school infrastructure – is desirous of improving hension of the concepts taught. This can only augur well for our
the education and the practice of teaching – the tragedy is that we children.
are hamstrung by the lack of nances. Whilst being sensitive to the Primarily, schools are institutions of learning and education.
economic climate prevailing, I am obliged to remind you, that this is However, we as an SGB, subscribe to the view that schools must
a fee paying school, and when one looks at the Gauteng Depart- also and should also contribute to the growth and development
ment of Education (GDE) allocation comparative to the annual of the child as an individual and as a human being. Schools and
school budget, such allocation is minimal, to ensure optimal func- educators are in the prime position to help our children blossom
tionality of the school. It is for these reasons that we are heavily reli- and ower. Accordingly, this SGB encourages what maybe said to
ant on parents paying school fees timeously and in full. Quite frank-be a holistic, well-rounded and all-encompassing system of edu-
ly, in the absence of same, the upward mobility of the school is se c cation, enhancing growth and development of our children,
verely compromised. whilst simultaneously ensuring academic excellence. Ultimately,
when our children leave Willowmoore High School, they must
But all is not gloom and doom, as amongst the darkness are ashes leave armed not only with an excellent matric certi cate, but also
of light. It is with much pride and jubilation that I inform you that armed, equipped and empowered as better human beings, ready
our Principal (Mrs Sanders) and Deputy Principal (Mrs Vania) have to contribute to society and ready to take on the world. With
been recognized by their peers and the GDE for their outstanding such undercurrent and mindset owing, rest assured that the
SGB will implement measures to realise and ensure this vision GB will implemeGB will implement measures to realise and ensure this vision
contribution to the practice of education. Mrs Sanders was awarded SS
comes to fruition.omes to fruition.
1st prize in the category Lifetime Achievement. Mrs Vania was c
awarded 1st prize in the category Leadership in Secondary School.
This in my view is telling. The recognition that both Mrs Sanders and Regards,Regards,
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This in his in my view is telling. The recognition that both Mrs Sanders and
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Mrs Vania have achieved is a clear indictment not only of their com-rs Vania have achieved is a clear indictment not only of their com-
mitment and dedication to the practice of teaching, but more sig- Vinny Gobind Vinny Gobind
mitment and dedication to the practice of teaching, but more sig-
Chairman - Willowmoore High School Governing Bodyhairman - Willowmoore High School Governing Body
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