Leaders
School Management Team
School Management Team
Back row, from left: Ms Maureen Burchell (Timetable), Ms Elizabeth Sole (Music), Ms Brigid Ryan (Representative Council of Learners), Mr Adrian Skelly (School Magazine), Ms Bridget Cameron (Examinations), Ms Renée Fourie (School Administration) Front row, from left: Ms Susan Schnetler (Deputy Principal, Head of Academics), Ms Vivienne Williams (Sport Manager), Ms Laura Bekker (Principal)
Rustenburg hosts national South African Girls’ Schools Association Rustenburg hosted this year’s annual SAGSA conference in May. The South African Girls’ Schools Association (known as SAGSA) was formed in 1998 to provide a forum for those tasked with the education of girls. It provides an opportunity for principals and deputies of private and state schools (both junior and senior level) to share ideas pertinent to girls’ only education. Eighty three delegates from around the country attended the conference and were able to network, discuss and listen to informed speakers. The opening speaker was Jo-Ann Strauss, Miss South Africa 2000 now entrepreneur. Her address was followed by talks from Dr Helgo Schomer, Ms Nicci Hayes, Mr Clive Roos, Dr Tamara Boers, Dr Max Price, Rustenburg’s own Ms Vivienne Williams, Ms Vanessa Clark, Ms Ina Paarman, Ms Alex Pinnock and MEC Mr Donald Grant. The conference, hosted by Ms Bekker, raised topics such a cyberbullying, education law and the role of women in South Africa. After long sessions of mental stimulation, the delegates were wined and dined at Rustenburg Girls’ Junior School where the Music department provided entertainment.
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