School Leadership Management and Governance
Strategic planning, leadership development, management, team building and youth leadership — including our in-house SACE-endorsed School Leadership Advancement Programme.
Our work
Whole School Development.
A long-term, holistic model that develops every part of a school — its leadership, infrastructure, curriculum, and the dignity of every learner.
The Whole School Development model looks to incrementally address a myriad of issues over a period of time. These issues include:
- strategic planning, leadership, management and governance,
- educator development, including knowledge and implementation of curriculum,
- school safety, security and discipline,
- infrastructure,
- learner support systems in mathematics, science, counselling etc.,
- extra and co-curricular activities, and
- social welfare of learners
For AAS, success lies in creating a long-term sustainable and governable school through the holistic implementation of Whole School Development. To the Foundation, the characteristics which a healthy school possess are:
- Well-developed, accountable and supportive leadership with an established and clear vision and for the future of the school
- Dedicated and committed educators.
- Clean and well-maintained surroundings and facilities with all necessary resources.
- Good relationships and coordinated interventions with different stakeholders.
- Demonstrates improved learner performance and has an excellent pass rate (80% – 100%).
- Safe, healthy and happy environment which promotes human dignity.
- Dedicated, committed and accountable school community which promotes the long-term sustainability of the school.
The programmes
Four areas of development.
Infrastructure
Building and renovating basic and specialised infrastructure — classrooms, ablutions, water, electricity, Grade R facilities, libraries, laboratories, ICT centres and sports fields — with green building practices.
Curriculum
Educator and learner development — content workshops, teaching skills and tools including ICT and AI, coding and robotics, supplementary lessons, exam preparation and career guidance.
Psychosocial Support and Learner Wellbeing
Health, sanitation and sexuality education, audiology and visual programmes, moral regeneration, school vegetable gardens and the Thari safe-park programme.
Spotlight
Visual Support Programme.
In order to effectively address Whole School Development in schools, the Adopt-a-School Foundation prioritises the health and well-being of school children. A pilot study in the Bodibe community in the North West, revealed that over 50% of children who couldn’t read or write, suffered from site impairments. This study has resulted in the launch of a campaign to get eye testings clinics and spectacles to our schools.
Giving a pupil a new lease on life through the gift of sight is priceless, and the pride in watching a school’s pass rate dramatically improve makes every cent of this investment worthwhile.
Where it shows
Impact across a school.
Learners reached
Comprehensive educational upliftment — advanced tools and methodologies that foster deep understanding and holistic growth.
Schools adopted
A transformative journey with each school, integrating community, culture and educational excellence.
Jobs created
From construction to educational roles — empowering individuals and fostering a sustainable model of school development.
SMMEs supported
Stimulating local economies and the growth of community-based businesses through educational initiatives.
Spectacles provided
Removing barriers to learning so every child can see their potential clearly.
Hearing aids provided
Life-changing support for learners with hearing impairments — opening up communication and learning.
Descriptions reflect the areas Whole School Development measures. Headline figures are being reconciled against the CMS (see report).
Help develop a school
Your support funds infrastructure, strengthens teaching and restores learner dignity across South Africa.