Schools in the Free State, one of SA's poorest provinces, have gone from near bottom to the top of national education. Pemwell Dlamini visited some schools to find out how this turnaround happened.
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KST conducted its first series of seats, signifying the commencement of a transformative partnership with Globeleq, a leading independent power producer. This collaboration aims to bring about positive change and advancement in education, particularly in schools located within a 50km radius of the Jeffreys Bay Wind Farm.
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KST's District Whole School Development (DWSD) model, implemented in partnership with the Free State Department of Education since 2013, has had a lasting positive impact on the province's education system. The Free State led the country with an impressive 80.1% pass rate in the 2023 National Senior Certificate exams, a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
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On the 21st and 22nd of September 2023, KST had the privilege of presenting at the Rural Education and ICT Learning Tools Conference, hosted by the Federated Management Institute in Worcester, Western Cape. This prestigious event, attended by over 10 organisations, including the Western Cape Department of Education, brought together stakeholders to explore the intersections of technology, education, and rural development.
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The year 2024 started on a high note for the KST with the successful hosting of educator retreats. These retreats aimed at fostering professional development and collaboration among educators, who were part of KST's ongoing efforts to support educational excellence in South African schools.
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KST completed several Anglo American South Africa (AASA) projects, delivering tangible improvements to schools within the Limpopo province. These projects included comprehensive refurbishments of school classrooms, encompassing tasks such as painting, the replacement of old ceilings with new ones, and renovating window and door frames.
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