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Principals ManagementDevelopment Programme (PMDP) - Rollout
Mid-Term Progress Report
September 2010
• To rapidly upgrade the management skills of principals in selected schools
in KZN through a highly applied methodology
• To strengthen the working relationships between the three critical layers in
the functioning of a school (Ward Manager; Principal & SMT)
1. Programme Objectives
• To improve the support and coaching
skills of Ward Managers and other DoE
officials
• To develop sustainable professional
learning communities
2. College Training Methodology
‘College Training’
3-4
Deliverables
On-site Coaching
3-4 Applied
outputs per
module
One module per month
Friday / Saturday
Once per month
2 hours per principal
3. Programme Deliverables
ROLLOUT OUTPUTS / DELIVERABLES 2010 - 2013
Principals / Ward Managers
AssessPeriod
School AssessPeriod
• Participants complete all outputs and are thereby accredited by UKZN
• Ward managers are able to rollout the programme to other schools
December10/11/12
December10/11/12
An SMT is functioning effectively in each school
In primary schools literacy and numeracy assessment results at their highest grade level improve over the previous year
Grade 12 passes in secondary schools improve over the previous year
December10/11/12December10/11/12/13
December10/11/12/13
Stakeholders Project
An SGB is functioning effectively in each school
December10/11/12
Project time frames are met and quality standards are achieved
December10/11/12
4. Scope and Focus of Rollout
PMDP ROLLOUT SCOPE 2010-2012
Year SchoolsWard
Managers
% SchoolsCovered
% Ward Managers
1 573* 60 10% 31,5%
2 566 56 9% 28,5%
3 570 57 9,5% 30%
TOTAL 1,710 173 28,5% 90%
* No. of Schools 2010:
• 16 principals lost
to ACE after rollout
• 6 principals lost for
other reasons
• Total Net loss after rollout
after 4 replacements = 18
Focus:
• Rural areas
• Quintiles 1&2
• Primary Schools
5. Districts and Wards
DistrictNo of
WardsComb Sec Prim Total
Amajuba 6 7 11 40 58
Empangeni 6 3 24 33 60
Ilembe 4 2 14 24 40
Obonjeni 6 2 29 30 61
Othukela 2 3 3 12 18
Pinetown 4 0 7 19 26
Sisonke 6 7 16 34 57
Ugu 6 2 17 37 56
Umgungundlovu 6 8 10 40 58
Umlazi 4 1 17 23 41
Umzinyathi 6 3 23 32 58
Vryheid 4 6 12 22 40
TOTAL 60 44 183 346 573
(8%) (32%) (60%)
6. Schools Breakdown
Districts/Wards Combined Seconary Primary Total
Amajuba
Baffalo Flats 1 2 1 8
Ebuhleni 1 0 1 2
Normandien 3 1 10 14
Osizweni 0 2 5 7
Phumelela 0 2 10 12
Utrecht 2 4 9 15
Total 7 11 40 58
Empangeni
Chwezi 1 5 3 9
Kwamondi 1 4 5 10
Ntambanana 0 5 5 10
Ongoye 0 5 5 10
Sigananda 1 4 6 11
Richardsbay 0 1 9 10
Total 3 24 33 60
6. Schools Breakdown (cont)
Districts/Wards Combined
Secondar
yPrimary Total
Ilembe
Ginginlovu 1 4 5 10
Lower Umvoti 1 0 9 10
Mdloti 0 4 6 10
Phambela 0 6 4 10
Total 2 14 24 40
Obonjeni
Emanyiseni 1 5 4 10
Mbabane 1 5 5 11
Mbazwane 0 4 6 10
Sambane 0 6 4 10
Shikishela 0 6 4 10
Tshongwe 0 3 7 10
Total 2 29 30 61
Othukela
Driefontein 0 1 7 8
Winterton 3 2 5 10
Total 3 3 12 18
6. Schools Breakdown (cont)
Districts/WardsCombine
dSeconadry Primary Total
Pinetown
Inanda 0 3 7 10
Inchanga 0 0 4 4
Kwa Santi 0 1 2 3
Umngeni 0 3 6 9
Total 0 7 19 26
Sisonke
Bulwer 0 1 8 9
Centocow 1 2 9 12
Entsikeni 5 4 1 10
Lufafa 1 4 5 10
Mkhatshane 0 4 5 9
Mount Currie 0 1 6 7
Total 7 16 34 57
6. Schools Breakdown (cont)
Districts/Wards Combined Secondary Primary Total
Ugu
Emabheleni 0 2 7 9
Emkomazi 0 3 5 8
Mthwalume 0 2 7 9
Sakhayedwa 2 2 7 11
St Faiths 0 2 7 9
Umzumbe 0 6 4 10
Total 2 17 37 56
Umgungundlovu
Impendle 1 3 6 10
Mid Illovo 1 3 6 10
Mkhambathi 0 2 8 10
Mooi River 4 0 6 10
Msunduzi 0 1 8 9
Richmond 2 1 6 9
Total 8 10 40 58
6. Schools Breakdown (cont)
Districts/Wards Combined Secondary Primary Total
Umlazi
Amanzimtoti 0 5 0 5
Folweni 0 4 8 12
Mafa 0 3 6 9
Umbumbulu 1 5 9 15
Total 1 17 23 41
Umzinyathi
Bhambatha 0 6 5 11
Endumeni 1 3 5 9
Kranskop North 1 3 5 9
Nkande 0 4 6 10
Nondweni 0 5 6 11
Pomeroy 1 2 5 8
Total 3 23 32 58
6. Schools Breakdown (cont)
Districts/Wards Combined Secondary Primary Total
Vryheid
Babanango 2 1 7 10
Ceza 0 6 4 10
Edumbe 3 3 4 10
Mahlombe 1 2 7 10
Total 6 12 22 40
Total Principals 44 183 346 573
7. Project Team
Project
Directors
G Schreiner
Admin Project
Manager
B Njapha
Senior Support
Coaches
J Ngcobo (UKZN)
Y Salot (PwC)
Admin Project
Manager
R Wilson
Senior Support
Coaches
N Avery (UKZN)
D Govender (PwC)
Quality
Assurance
UKZN
8 x trainer coaches 8 x trainer coaches
8. Participants’ Information
Quintiles : Participating Schools
Quintile Percentage
1 & 2 86%
3 & above: 14% (majority in Umlazi District)
9. Project Progress: Course Evaluation
•Q1 – Relevant of material Q3 – Confidence to implement•Q2 – Session alive and interesting Q4 – Rate the facilitator•Q5 - Quality of coaching sessions
Question: What were the most valuable points gained from Module 3?
• “What elements of curriculum should be part of SMT meeting agenda”
• “Now we under Curriculum Management as Principals, we were just getting by”
• “A review of the principal’s and HOD’s functions and responsibilities in Curriculum Management”
• “SMT Effectiveness in managing curriculum”
• “Foundations for Learning Campaign material shared”
• “Development of a School & Curriculum Management Plan for 2011”
10. Comments by principals
11. Project Progress: Workshop Attendance
PMDP Attendance YTD
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Induction Mod 1:Direction &P lanning
Mod 2:School
Governance
Mod 3:Curriculum
Mngt
Mod 4:ResourceAcq Mngt
Mod 5:Financial
Management
Mod 6:P eople
Management
P MDP YTD
Module
% A
tte
nd
an
ce
11. Project Progress: Principals’ Outputs
PMDP Overall Outputs Summary (Principals) as @ 10/09/2010
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Amajuba Empangeni Illembe Obonjeni Othukela Pinetown Sisonke Ugu Umgungundlovu Umlazi Umzinyathi Vryheid PMDP Total
District
% O
utp
uts
Co
mp
lete
d
Target30/09/2010
Target 30/10/2010
Target 10/012/2010
12. Ward Manager’s role
The role of the ward manager in the project is defined as:
• Support of all principals to complete & implement their various outputs
• Coaching of an identified principal (must be agreed to by the identified principal)
• Communication related to the project (facilitator/principals)
• Bringing principals who miss training or coaching sessions up to date.
• Ensuring 100% attendance of participants and communication to
facilitator/coach of any non-attendance with reasons
• A resource in terms of policies and procedures during training sessions &
obtaining official documentation required by the principals
12. Ward Manager’s Outputs
Output Notes
1. Ward Managers to set up a
Learning Network with their
participating Principals
Development & Implementation of a Learning Network Plan.
Plan to include a networking schedule developed with the Principals.
Plan to be presented in a table form including the following headings: (1) Top (Areas of
Engagement); (2) Medium (How they will be conducted); (3) Date & Duration; (4) Venue; (5)
Resources Required; (6) Person(s) responsible for conducting the session
2. Coaching of 1 Principal Must decide ‘evidence’ – perhaps outputs matrix submitted and brief monthly report?
3. Ensure 100% attendance of
participating principals
Must obtain a valid reason from the principal concerned if a college or coaching session
missed, documented in writing and submitted to relevant facilitator/coach. Provided report on
how the missed session was made up. (Ward Manager responsible for this).
4. Ensure participating principals
have up-to-date versions of
policies relevant to each
module.
Ward Managers, after each Module, to identify and list any related DoE policies or procedures
required by the Principals and ensure that these are distributed. Signed receipt by principals.
5. Communication of PMDP to
Ward & District
Ward Managers to produce and implement a communication plan in which they ensure:
(1) All principals in their Ward who are not currently participating in the programme, and other
Ward Managers, understand the PMDP’s objectives and process; (2) Ensure that their
Principals Coaching programme has been communicated to relevant people so that other
meetings don’t clash with this timetable.
6. Development of SWOT
Analysis for each school &
principal participating in the
PMDP
Ward Manager to develop a SWOT analysis for each participating school & principal. WM
must work actively with Facilitator/Coach to ensure action is put in place with principal to
address at least 3 priority areas during the coaching sessions. This Plan must have steps
that will be taken to address some Medium-Term development areas that may not be
addressed during the programme duration.
• Project Steering Committee
– 25 June 2010
– 27 August 2010
(not held due to disruptions)
– 29 October 2010
– 3 December 2010
• Working Committee
– Weekly (every Monday)
13. Project Management Meetings
• The following criteria were used to source facilitators:
• Facilitation & school management experience
• Driver’s license & own car
• Computer literate (Word & Excel)
• Own a laptop
• Prepared to work on weekends
• Interviews were held during May 2010 - KZN DoE were part of the
selection panel
• 16 Facilitators were selected and are currently on 6 month contracts
• Facilitator roles are defined as training and coaching of school principals
and ward managers
13. Facilitators
14. Facilitators
Name Highest Qualification Experience
Eosia (Thulas) Dlamini M Ed Principal
Manjusha Govender BA British Council (Education)
Tania Homan B Ed (Hons) PWC, ABET
Herbert Magwaza M Ed Principal
Busi Marrengane BA (Hons) Principal
Nomathemba Mdlaka Diploma HR Principal
Gugu Mdluli B Ed (Hons) Principal
Khanyi Mgwaba PG Dipl Management MIET
Thandi Mhlongo Sen Ed Certificate Principal
Zanele Motsemme BA HOD
Usha Nathoo M Comm (Hons) Consultant
Nomusa Njapha PG Dipl, Education HOD
Thembi Shange U.E.D. Principal
Harrington Fana Sibiya BA Principal
Lindiwe SikhakhaneHigher Diploma, Curriculum
StudiesHOD
Sibusiso Zulu SP Teachers Dipl Principal
• The Consortium’s coaches and trainers in the pilot project were appointed as
senior coaches to the rollout programme
• These six senior coaches have skills and experience in school management,
performance improvement, financial and human resources management
• The senior coaches role is to support and guide the facilitators through
continuous assessment their training and coaching sessions
• To date they have played a crucial role in internal quality control, ensuring
consistency and providing capacity for additional sessions where required
15. Senior Coaches
Recruit trainer/coaches 20 - 26 May 2010
Appoint trainer/coaches 31 May 2010
Train trainer/coaches (+DoE) 7 – 11 June 2010
Conduct Assessments 14 – 17 June 2010
Train/Coach Module 1 18 June – 10 July
Train/Coach Module 2 16 July – 7 August
Train/Coach Module 3 13 August – 4 September
Train/Coach Module 4 10 September – 2 October
Train/Coach Module 5 8 October – 30 October
Train/Coach Module 6 5 November – 27 November
Conduct Assessments 8 – 11 December 2010
Awards Ceremony 18 December 2010
16. Programme Milestones
17. Workshop & Coaching Programme
Dates Activity Dates Activity
Week 1 18 - 19 June Train Mod 1: Grp 1 Week 2 25 - 26 June Train Mod 1: Grp 2 28 - 30 June Coach Mod 1: Grp 1Week 3 2 - 3 July Train Mod 1: Grp 3 5 - 7 July Coach Mod 1: Grp 2Week 4 9 - 10 July Train Mod 1: Grp 4 12 -14 July Coach Mod 1: Grp 3Week 5 16 - 17 July Train Mod 2: Grp 1 19 - 21 July Coach Mod 1: Grp 4Week 6 23 - 24 July Train Mod 2: Grp 2 26 - 28 July Coach Mod 2: Grp 1Week 7 30 - 31 July Train Mod 2: Grp 3 2 - 4 Aug Coach Mod 2: Grp 2Week 8 6 - 7 Aug Train Mod 2: Grp 4 10 - 12 Aug Coach Mod 2: Grp 3Week 9 13 - 14 Aug Train Mod 3: Grp 1 16 - 18 Aug Coach Mod 2: Grp 4Week 10 20 - 21 Aug Train Mod 3: Grp 2 23 - 25 Aug Coach Mod 3: Grp 1Week 11 27 - 28 Aug Train Mod 3: Grp 3 30 Aug - 1 Sept Coach Mod 3: Grp 2Week 12 3 - 4 Sept Train Mod 3: Grp 4 6 - 8 Sept Coach Mod 3: Grp 3Week 13 10 - 11 Sept Train Mod 4: Grp 1 13 -15 Sept Coach Mod 3: Grp 4Week 14 17 - 18 Sept Train Mod 4: Grp 2 20 - 22 Sept Coach Mod 4: Grp 1Week 15 24 - 25 Sept Train Mod 4: Grp 3 27 - 29 Sept Coach Mod 4: Grp 2Week 16 1 - 2 Oct Train Mod 4: Grp 4 4 - 6 Oct Coach Mod 4: Grp 3Week 17 8 - 9 Oct Train Mod 5: Grp 1 11 - 13 Oct Coach Mod 4: Grp 4Week 18 15 - 16 Oct Train Mod 5: Grp 2 18 - 20 Oct Coach Mod 5: Grp 1Week 19 22 -23 Oct Train Mod 5: Grp 3 25 - 27 Oct Coach Mod 5: Grp 2Week 20 29 - 30 Oct Train Mod 5: Grp 4 1 - 3 Nov Coach Mod 5: Grp 3Week 21 5 - 6 Nov Train Mod 6: Grp 1 8 - 10 Nov Coach Mod 5: Grp 4Week 22 12 - 13 Nov Train Mod 6: Grp 2 15 - 17 Nov Coach Mod 5: Grp 1Week 23 19 - 20 Nov Train Mod 6: Grp 3 22 - 24 Nov Coach Mod 5: Grp 2Week 24 26 - 27 Nov Train Mod 6: Grp 4 29 Nov - 1 Dec Coach Mod 5: Grp 3Week 25 6 - 8 Dec Coach Mod 5: Grp 4Week 25 8 - 11 Dec Final Assessments
Week 26 13 - 15 December Graduation
Training Coaching
SGB Improvement Plan in Empangeni District – Case Study
Mondi Ward (Ward Manager – Mrs Sithole)
One of the Outputs of Module 2 is an SGB Improvement Plan.
During Module 2 workshop, a discussion was held regarding the challenges that principals are facing in
getting the SGB’s to work effectively at their schools. Principals indicated that they have tried sending letters
with learners to set up SGB meetings but with no success. Discussions in the workshop concluded that
SGB members do not clearly understand their roles and the principals have ended up doing everything.
To address this, the Ward Manager, together with her principals, decided they will hold a workshop on 10
August 2010 at a central venue and all participating principals will bring five SGB members each to the
session.
The aim of the session will be to workshop them using the material from their PMDP learning material, which
details the responsibilities of SGB members and office bearers.
The main benefit for these principals will be that when they develop their output ‘SGB Improvement Plan’, it
is ‘real’ and talks to the specific and genuine development areas of each school and that the SGB members
are a part of the plan. The Ward Manager is highly excited about the programme overall and has indicated
that this is exactly what they need.
Report back: The SGB’s are highly excited about the schools’ interest in their development. All Ward
principals’ networking has drastically improved from this meeting. Workshop was attended by 45 people.
18. Case Study 1
Curriculum Management Workshop - Umlazi District
Curriculum Management is one of the most important areas of the programme, as it is the “crux” of
learning and teaching in a school.
During this workshop in Umlazi District, the Facilitators could sense that principals are very tense and
have high expectations of what will be covered and how it will assist them in their management of learning
and teaching back in the schools.
The Facilitator’s approach after having introduced the broader topic, started going through Curriculum and
all it’s changes, mapping out the old against the new and what these changes have meant to actual
practice.
The latest Curriculum News Issues1 & 2 were shared, the “Strengthening Curriculum Implementation”
handout was discussed in detail as well as the latest statement by the Minister, DoBE on 6 July 2010.
At the end of this session, principals were saying that they have never been this clear about their role in
Curriculum Management before – they understand it better and who and how the key stakeholders need
to be involved to make is successful! Most detailed workshops had been for the HODs.
We are certainly watching their progress!
18. Case Study 2
19. Current Issues
Current Status
• Module 4 workshops being conducted in all
Districts
• Coaching sessions going very well, including
catch-up sessions, due to industrial action
• UKZN registration has commenced
Risks/Challenges
• Project timeframes & disruptions due to the strike
• Payment of invoices
• Non-attendance of college sessions by some
ward managers – since addressed
• Links with ACE programme to be clarified
Opportunities
• Learnings in applied, fast track upgrade
• Linkages to ACE
• Standardization across provinces
• Capacity building for EHRD Coordinators
• Capability being built for DOE
• Good support from funders
20. 2009 Pilot Progress
District Ward Primary Secondary LSEN
Combined
Ilembe Imati 5 1 3
Ubhaqa 4 3 -
Vryheid Tholakele 3 3 3
Ondini 4 3 1
Othukela Zwelisha 3 4 1
Ntabamhlophe 4 4 1
23 18 9
Pilot Impact: DoE Officials
“I was very impressed with the manner in which the course was facilitated as well as the
course content. It was very practical hands on.”
Mr Funda Zuma (DCES) – Head Office
“The project is a good tool to alert our school managers about the critical skills required
to manage effectively. We like the site visits where mentoring is done at school…”
Ms Zonke Cele & Ms Mzamo Mhlambi (ERHD)
“The school management in the participating schools
has changed for the better. The important one for
me is the Curriculum Management: firstly the
principals were not confident about the role of the
HOD’s now I see them getting the HODs involved,
discussing the roles and responsibilities, which is
great.
Mr B Zwane – Ubhaqa Ward Manager – Ilembe
District
Pilot Impact: Principals & SMT Members
“Educators used to be absent a lot so the principal called us together and told us this will not be
tolerated any longer and we are now submitting the statistics ….”
Ms Mtshali (Acting HOD) - Ekunqobeni Primary School
“We are now getting much more support and attention and we are more involved in the planning of
the school. The principal also depicts a more professional and balanced manner in which he
conducts himself…”
Ms Maureen Xaba (SMT) – Obviane Combined School
“We have started talking collectively about planning,
lesson plans, learning programmes … We now have a
slot to say something at SMT meetings so it is no
longer just the principals meeting …”
Ms Mthembu (HOD) – Ethu Mthiyane Special School
“Our teamwork in the school has grown much
stronger.”
Ms Ngcobo (Educator) – Mangongo Primary School
“The principal has become stricter with the time
book and lesson plans … She now insists on
monitoring our class attendance.”
Ms Jali (HOD) – Timoni Primary School
“There has been an improvement in planning.
We are now using action plans and are
completing actions according to target dates. I
feel we are organising better as a result.
Our SMT is meeting more often and our
meetings are more directed and focused.
There is also increased staff cohesion as well
as on the SGB.”
Mr Khanyile (HOD – Educator Rep on SGB) –
Mathamo Primary School
Pilot Impact: Principals & SMT Members
“Communications with stakeholders have
improved drastically. With the expansion of
knowledge we have seen our principal
interact with all stakeholders with more
confidence and with a much more informed
base…
Ms GA Myeni (SMT) – Jikane Primary
School
20. Pilot Schools’ visits - 2010
Step 1
Meeting held with SEM to assess:
• Progress at the pilot schools in
implementing the what was learnt
• Progress in establishment of
learning networks
Step 2
Meeting held with selected schools to assess:
• Progress in implementing the what was learnt
• Progress in establishment of
better relations with stakeholders & SMT
• Meet member(s) of SMT to verify progress
Step 3
Each school was rated on the
selected outputs:
• School Development Plan
• Management of learner attendance
• School & Curriculum Management
Plan monitoring and management
• Status of Curriculum Management
• Assets Register
• 2010 Procurement Plan management
• Updating of Accounting Records
• School Financial Policy adherence
• SMT Operation Plan
• Management of Educator Attendance
Ratings Key:1 = Not in place
2 = In place, but weak implementation
3 = In place, some evidence of implementation
4 = In place and good evidence of implementation
20. Pilot Schools Visited (Ilembe)
Ward Schools Visited WM
Rating
Overall
School
Rating
General Comments
Imati Inkonjane Secondary
3 3
School has improved dramatically in discipline and curriculum
management focus. Teamwork between principal & SMT shows
huge improvement.
Timoni Primary
3 3
Huge improvements in monitoring learning & teaching.
Attendance management has also improved with incentives for
good attendance for learners.
Ethel Mthiyane Special
School 4 4
Excellent teamwork built. SGB works closely with principal.
Excellent systems set up for curriculum management, year
planning and SMT is fully involved. They have recently planned a
surprise party for the principal to recognize these changes.
Ubhaqa
(Ward
Manager
has since
left)
Khanyisa Secondary N/A 4 Major improvements in all areas. Attendance, Results, teamwork
and Stakeholder involvement impressive.
Our Lady of the
Rosary Secondary N/A 4
Marked improvement in learner attendance due to proactive
management. SMT’s supervision of educators has improved.
Good discipline overall maintained at this school.
Montebello Primary N/A 4 Improvement noted in learner attendance and discipline. SMT
involvement improved. SMT tracking curriculum activity better.
20. Pilot Schools Visited (Othukela)
Ward Schools Visited WM
Rating
Overall
School
Rating
General Comments
Ntaba-
mhlophe
Mabaso Primary 4 4 Proactive principal. There is evidence of planning and
monitoring. Initiated a library at the school when they will act as
a “reading” hub for local schools. Good attendance
management & curriculum tracking.
Hlathikhulu High 3 3 There is some evidence of implementation, however his
relationship with SMT is not sound. Facilitator has planned a
meeting with SMT in November to work through issues to
improve this for the benefit of learning in the school.
Zwelisha
Bhekabathembu
High 3 2
School has definitely made some improvements in attendance
and have enlisted help for Science teaching as their goal was to
improve matric results. Last year they improved them by 41%.
Principal needs to improve management of SMT. WM asked to
develop mentorship programme for him. All will then follow.
Isibankwa Primary3 4
Good improvements in pass rates in particular. There is good
tracking of curriculum issues from SMT minutes. Monitoring of
attendance has improved this as well. Good progress overall.
Zikode High 4 4 School’s progress is good, results, attendance and team spirit
have improved. SMT raving about tracking of curriculum – is
working wonders for them!
20. Pilot Schools Visited (Vryheid)
Ward Schools
Visited
WM
Rating
Overall
School
Rating
General Comments
Thola-
kele
Jikane Primary 4 4 SMT and SGB fully involved in the running of the school. Biggest
improvement was seen in tracking of curriculum activities. This should
bring good results for the school. Learner attendance well managed and
improvement visible.
Sizuzulu
Primary
3 3 Attendance improved by 6% due to proactive management. Staff are
following the Curriculum plan religiously and related activities have been
greatly streamlined. Also observed a decline in Educator disciplinary
issues.
Uzwano High 3 3 Learner attendance improved by 8% on previous year’s. School
underperformed last year and so there has been a lot of Departmental
monitoring interfering with his internal plans. However practices have
been shared with SMT for future use.
Ondini Ntabasuka
Secondary
3 4 2009 results were 96% and school projects 100% in 2010. A quintile 1
under-resourced school being managed well is proving a point!
Attendance continues to be monitored well. Principal draws on his
excellent people skills to work with the team for good results.
Imbilane
Secondary
3 2 Whilst principal is totally committed, the school remains poor on
management of attendance and curriculum which yielded poor results for
them.Very limited support from Snr teacher’s is the main challenge for
him. WM seeking external intervention.
Mbashobeni
Primary
3 4 School is functioning well. SMT is highly supporting of learning &
teaching activities and are tracking curriculum issues as a team.
Teamwork has also improved.
• 100% of schools visited have established Curriculum Management tracking. HODs are now
rigorously monitoring teaching & learning activities and reporting at SMT meetings monthly on
progress. There is all positivism that results should indeed improve . Evidence seen in SMT
minutes
• An average improvement of 5% in learner attendance has been attained at all schools and this has
had positive impact in improving learning/contact time
• SMTs at Secondary schools have set themselves targets for improved matric pass rates, and are
determined to keep improving into 2011
• An average of >60% implementation of SDP “2010 Action Plans” was evident in all of the schools
visited
• As a result of SGBs being part of 2010 planning last year, buy-in and relations have drastically
improved. This has seen spin-offs in areas such as improved attendance by learners, reduced late
coming or improved attendance at parents’ meetings
• 100% of participating Wards were able to establish Learning Networks during 2010, some started
informally during 2009
• All schools have reported improved learner discipline, which is more visible at some previously
concerning schools
21. Summary
Inkonjane Secondary School: Imati Ward (Ward Manager – Mrs Gcabashe)
Inkonjane Secondary School’s 2009 Matric pass rate was 42%.
During the pilot, we discovered that whilst the principal is enthusiastic and focused, he lacks the support of
his HOD. The school generally lacked discipline, late-coming and absenteeism had become the norm. One
of our coaching visits last year (Coach & SEM) it was early in the morning just before school starts. The bell
rang and the pupils just strolled. Even 20 minutes after the bell rang, we could see through the window
pupils strolling down the road towards the school. The SEM had had a few visits to try and root out these
practices to no avail. The principal did very well during his participation and was duly accredited.
Our visit (Coach & SEM) this time was different. We came at the same time as last year. The bell rang as we
parked in and a few pupils ran into the gate. Thereafter we looked around and there was not one more pupil
on the road to the school. After signing ourselves in, we walked down the verandas. This time around, all
pupils were seated and there was a teacher in front of them. As we sat down to start our session, we
commented to the principal about this. During the meeting we would normally hear noise from pupils going
up and down and from the classrooms – this time it was as if the school had no one, except ourselves.
We then spoke to the HOD who said the principal’s attitude after this programme has changed completely.
The SMT is part of every decision taken and the PMDP file is a “staff reference file”. When he is not around
everyone gets on with their work. Their teamwork has improved a lot. Asked what their matric pass rate
would be in 2010 – he said “as a team we have decided on 60%. The matric class has been working right
through the strikes. They are now busy with their Prelims.
A team building session has been planned for the school to cement their relationships and focus on common
objectives for better results!
22. Case Study 1 - Pilot Schools
Khanyisa Secondary School: Ubhaqa Ward (Ward Manager – Mr Zwane)
Khanyisa’s pass rate in 2008 was 18%, improving to an awesome 73% in 2009.
The principal was identified immediately by the Facilitators as being highly enthusiastic, positive contributor
and progressive in her thinking. The SGB had not been too supportive of her and coincidentally during 2009
a new SGB was elected. She indicated that this programme in good time as she will now have the tools to
work with her new SGB effectively.
The school was badly damaged (roof, windows and doors). The principal’s participation throughout the
programme was fantastic, such that she was one of the prize winners and speakers at the Awards Function.
During the final month of the programme we spoke to her HOD and SGB Chair. Both these individuals
indicated that she has changed. The SGB Chair did not stop to praise her on the relationship she has since
developed with them, involving them in designing school policies and the School Development Plans,
amongst others. School buildings have since been upgraded with external help and this has improved her
relationships with the community even further. There is now increased demand for enrolment at her school.
She has become one of the shining stars and she unashamedly says that her involvement in the programme
has changed her and her school for the better forever! “I now feel like the CEO of my school” she indicated
in her speech at the Awards Function. Learner attendance 95% and Educators’ 98%. All Syllabi will be
complete on all subjects by the end of this term!
22. Case Study 2 - Pilot Schools