“My success in being a leader will not mean anything if it does not positively impact the children and community of Mbombela.” These are words of Amanda Kedibone Mashila, the new the executive head of Curro Academy Mbombela.
Curro Holdings, the JSE-listed South African independent school provider, announced the appointment of Mashila effective from November 1.
Driven by a passion for education, she believes that learners are capable beyond imagination and she is inspired by this in her efforts to help guide them towards realising their full potential.
“I look forward to not only forming a bond with the Curro Academy Mbombela learners, but the parents in the community too.”
Mashila brings with her an array of diverse skills.
“These include instilling processes that advocate for 21st century teaching, project-based learning, maximising technology in education, communications and marketing, and stakeholder relationship management.”
She has been part of the Curro family for some time. “I was the head of the primary school at Curro Academy Soshanguve in Gauteng.
Before joining Curro I was the head of the primary school at Edendale Independent School and a principal at Valhalla Primary.” She is originally from Ga-Rankuwa in North West.
Her qualifications include a bachelor of education honours degree in training and development from the University of Johannesburg, and an advanced certificate in education: school leadership and management from the Mathew Goniwe School of Leadership. She strives to continuously upgrade her skills.
“During the lockdown I registered for a master’s in business administration (MBA) with Regenesys Business School.”
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Mashila said as the school their plans include outsourcing a few special sport and cultural activities like ballet, soccer, development of hockey, cricket and softball. “It is my aspiration to grow the school to a level where we can hire our own professionals to do such activities. That can be achieved through support from the parents and the business community at large,” she said.
Mashila added that Curro’s vision is to develop the learners into leaders and Curro Academy Mbombela is eager to do just that.
