1. The Western Cape Education Department will be providing training to approximately 50 heads of departments and subject heads from high schools so that they may improve their management and leadership skills.
2. The 5-day course will be offered twice at the Cape Teaching and Leadership Institute in Kuils River.
3. The first course will take place during the September school holidays, from Monday, 29 September 2008 to Friday, 3 October 2008.
4. The second course will take place from Monday, 5 January 2009 to Friday, 9 January 2009.
5. Each course can accommodate only 50 participants and preference will be given to schools that register at least 4 - 5 persons for the course.
6. Additional courses are planned for later in 2009.
7. The course is aimed at encouraging participants to
  • develop an understanding of the role of the subject head;
  • consider the implications of the changing environment in which they are required to operate;
  • develop their team-working skills and reflect on their own preferred leadership style;
  • enhance their ability to operate as planners and managers;
  • consider their positions as appraisers, developers, administrators, motivators, curriculum managers, etc.;
  • broaden their understanding by sharing information, ideas and experiences with colleagues; and
  • develop and reflect on personal and professional development plans.
8. An application form is attached as Annexure A.
9. Applications must be sent to the Director: Curriculum FET, at fax number 021 467 2620, by 30 August 2008.
10. Kindly bring the content of this minute to the attention of all concerned.


SIGNED: SM NAICKER
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2008:08:13

Annexure A:  Application form  (size: 13 KB)