Education – In My Words

For The Love of History

Mar 3, 2024Aug 13, 2024 adminEducation

I had to fight to take history as a subject at high school until matric. The course I initially wanted to take, which included history, was not available. When I opted for another course with[…]

There’s no artificial in imagination

Dec 17, 2023Dec 18, 2023 adminEducation

Remember that time I was trolled for using a pen and paper while out on a journalism assignment? Well, my “old-fashioned” ways gave me the opportunity to visit one of the most forward-thinking creative spaces[…]

To teaching, and thriving

Mar 31, 2023 adminEducation

So, this happened. And I’m still overwhelmed. Yes, it was for the 2022 academic year, but I only picked it up a few weeks ago. I hope that explains why I’m super delayed with this[…]

A different kind of love

Dec 14, 2022Dec 14, 2022 adminEducation

One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can change the world. – Malala Yousafzai This became my mantra for 2022, and it beautifully encapsulates what I tried to achieve with my students… to get[…]

Graduation and gratitude

Jun 7, 2019 adminEducation

Have you ever been in one place but felt like your heart was somewhere else? It doesn’t happen to me often. But it did a few weeks ago, and I was gutted. It was the[…]

The lesson I learnt on Black Friday

Nov 24, 2018Nov 24, 2018 adminEducation

Oh! What fun! The school run on a Friday morning! Not just any Friday, it’s Black Friday. Given all the hype, my son understands what this day entails. Of course, he knows better than to[…]

Driven by drama

May 16, 2018 adminEducation

It started off as a casual conversation on the way home from school. I try not to ask my son the usual questions – what did you learn etc. But opt for the – what[…]

Photo Essay: Mandela, Gandhi, Luthuli

Apr 4, 2018 adminEducation

Throughout turbulent times in global history, there have been many brave men and women who have shown leadership and strength, fighting to promote peace. In South Africa, we are indeed fortunate to have four such[…]

Upholding the law

Mar 24, 2018 adminEducation

I grew up on a television diet of Reasonable Doubt, Law and Order and NYPD Blue. Unknowingly, from a young age, I was passionate about the pursuit of truth and justice. I will admit; I[…]

Spreading happiness in schools

Mar 10, 2018 adminEducation

It’s been a week of violent videos going viral in South Africa. First, it was the video of a mother physically and verbally abusing her four year old child in Phoenix, Durban. I have not[…]