LIMPOPO – This publication celebrates schools and universities from around the world that are leading the development and delivery of innovative educational programmes. Innovation 800 celebrates the development and successes of both the Dream an’ Do outdoor education programme, as well as the newly implemented Round Square Discovery Framework character education programme (RSDF), both of which are delivered in the junior (Gr 8 and 9) learners at SLC.
The positive impact on students is such that Craig Carolan, SLC Headmaster, was recently invited by Round Square International to deliver a keynote talk in Hong Kong to leading international schools about the implementation and successes of the RSDF. After the positive response and feedback from his Hong Kong talk, Carolan has subsequently been asked to deliver this talk in London in June and will, at the same time, meet with the Cambridge University education faculty to look at further ways SLC can collaborate with them in this regard.
The RSDF and Dream an’ Do outdoor programmes focus on developing key skills in the learners; these skills were identified by Forbes, the world-renowned global media company, that focus on learning, business and leadership, as the key skills in determining success both at university and in life beyond.
The 12 skills which form the basis of the RSDF are introduced and developed throughout the Gr 8 and 9 years at SLC and include characteristics such as tenacity, courage, self-awareness, inquisitiveness, ability to solve problems, an appreciation for diversity, communication skills, and teamwork. Learners and staff measure themselves against these characteristics to ensure they are constantly improving so they may eventually become the business leaders of the future.
SLC is also one of only 15 South African schools that have been invited to be part of Cambridge University’s inaugural Education and Sustainability Leadership Programme hosted in Cape Town over the July school holiday.
The aim of this conference is to develop programmes in schools which will help educate the youth to be global sustainable leaders of the future. As an internationally-minded school, SLC also prides itself on developing young minds who are environmentally aware and who will contribute in a positive way to the sustainable future of our country and to the world beyond.
SLC is extremely proud and excited to be associated with Cambridge University, a global leader in tertiary education, as well as Round Square International and look forward to developing ongoing links with them and other universities, which will no doubt continue to benefit both their learners and staff in the future.
