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28 July

The Child I Was, is Still Teaching Me.

The other day, I found myself on a jungle gym with a group of children.   Somewhere between climbing, laughing, and pretending, I caught myself smiling.   Not because I was “joining in” as the teacher, but because, for a moment, I felt like I was meeting a younger version of myself. I was the […]

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28 July

Sitting With the Complexity of Regulation.

Some days in education leave you with more questions than answers.   Today was one of those days. I found myself thinking about how complex support can be for children who experience attention and self-regulation challenges. We often focus on helping children participate in the classroom, complete tasks, or manage their behaviour. These are important […]

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4 August

Making Space for Wonder – Why Imagination Still Matters in Childhood.

One of the things I’ve noticed during my years in the Foundation Phase is that children today know a lot. They can tell you fascinating facts about animals, space, countries and dinosaurs. They navigate technology with ease and often have access to more information than any generation before them.   But, when it’s time for creative […]

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5 August

More Than Learning: The Values That Shape Sihlume.

When people ask what Sihlume does, the answer goes beyond educational support, resources, or workshops. At its heart, Sihlume is about people. It is about children discovering who they are. It is about parents finding confidence in moments of uncertainty. It is about educators feeling supported as they navigate increasingly diverse classrooms. It is about […]

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19 August

Thwalisanani – Carry Each Other’s Burdens

    A Morning of Support, Learning and Connection   Finding the right information, support and people to speak to can sometimes be difficult for families navigating Autism, ADHD and different support needs.   Thwalisanani — “Carry Each Other’s Burdens” is creating a space for families, caregivers and community members to come together, learn, ask […]

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10 September

Should we be Labelling Children? – A Call to Curiosity.

    Thief. Lazy.   “Tsotsi”. Shady.   Disruptive. Disorganised.   Loud. Unruly.   Attention-seeking. Anti-social.   These are some of the many labels that I have heard and seen in circumstances surrounding children and their behaviour. The unfortunate part? The child is the one who suffers the most damage.   Over the last couple […]

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26 September

Coding, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence: Are South African Classrooms Ready for the Tech Leap?

    The world our children are growing in, is increasingly being shaped by technology. Schools have the important role of preparing learners to become curious and critical thinkers, problem-solvers and creators who engage confidently and responsibly with technology.   As exciting as this shift may be, I cannot help but wonder: Are South African […]

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