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I am ecstatic to announce that with the help of our partners and members, our schools are flourishing and we are making our way into the 4th Industrial Revolution. Despite the obstacles that come with running a school, our dedicated educators and administrators have risen to the challenge and are providing an exceptional education to our students, but with our focus shifting to technology, we see that there is endless room for improvement.

One of the things that I am most proud of is the way that our schools have embraced technology with open arms. From online learning platforms to interactive whiteboards, the use of effective websites and school mobile applicatoins, our schools are using technology to revolutionize the learning experience for our students. This has not only helped to keep our students engaged and motivated, but it has also allowed us to tailor the learning experience to suit each student’s unique needs and abilities.

In addition to these successes, I am also proud of the way that our schools have come together to support our students and their families. We have implemented a number of programs and services that are designed to assist our students and their families navigate the challenges of school life. From counseling services to after-school programs, we are committed to providing our students with the support they need to reach their full potential.

Overall, I am bursting with pride over the work that our schools are doing. Our educators and administrators are making a profound difference in the lives of our students, and I am eagerly anticipating what the future holds for our schools. Despite the pandemic challenges, our schools are still providing top-notch education for our students and making sure that our students and their families are well-supported.

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Here are a few benefits for you as a Principal.

YOUR MEMBERSHIP

Our professional body which aims at enhancing your skills and professional development so that you will feel more confident about the task of leading your school.

CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS

As a member, you recieve the opportunity to attend local and provincial workshops, seminars and conferences organized by your executive and which are in tune with local needs. Your participation at the local and provincial level will determine the effectiveness of SAPA-FS

DISCOUNTED SERVICES

Our service providers offer us special rates on their products and services. These discounts are available to SAPA Members only. Our combined goal is to rapidly develop education, and discounted rates offered to our members make it easier to do so.

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Ensuring that you never feel isolated from not only national but also international trends, SAPA provides opportunities to access current world developments in educational leadership through membership of the international Confederation of Principals (ICP) and the African Convention of Principals (ACP).

THE NATIONAL CONFERENCE

The opportunity to attend the annual national conference which ensures that you will be at the forefront of educational developments by means of stimulating and relevant keynote speakers and challenging and practical workshop sessions. A different SAPA provincial executive hosts the annual conference each year.

THE 4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

By becomming a SAPA Member, you are ensuring your school enters the 4th industrial revolution. You will be reciving the latest developments in the educational sector.

The History of sapa

SAPA was formed in 1995 at a launching conference in the Western Cape. It is based on the principles of non-alignment to any political party or organization, or to any other educator body or union. This paves the way for individuals to be members of the major teacher unions in South Africa and also be members of SAPA. While SAPA is the national umbrella body, the association effectively functions at a provincial level. Each province elects its own executive committee to organize activities within the province, such as conferences, local seminars, newsletters, negotiations with provincial education departments in the interests of members etc.

Members carry out all the work of the association on a voluntary basis and no official is remunerated for his/her work. The main source of funding is the annual membership fee, currently payable to the provincial treasurer. A percentage of this subscription (currently R100) is disbursed to the treasurer of SAPA for utilization by the national executive.