Newsletter April 2019

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T h e a b i l i t y t o w o r k w i t h o t h e r s t o w a r d s a s h a r e d g o a l

T h e m o r e o f t e n t e a m m e m b e r s c o l l a b o r a t e a n d s h a r e s u c c e s s t h e m o r e t h e y g a i n c o n f i d e n c e

• Able to work with others in a constructive way. • Able to focus on own contribution • Able to encourage and support others to make their fullest contribution. • Understand strengths and weaknesses in others and divide roles accordingly • Able to avoid and manage conflict • Able to evaluate team performance to drive future improvements

P h a k a m a n i H i g h S c h o o l , I n d o n s a H i g h S c h o o l , D N C C o m b i n e d a n d I m p o l w a n e H i g h S c h o o l The business teams at these three schools are learner-led and the learner leadership

F u n d a n i H i g h S c h o o l The business team members were so successful at presenting their business idea to the school management team that they were able to get them to provide the R2000 needed to kickstart their school tuck- shop. A m a h l u b i H i g h S c h o o l The business team members demonstrate clear and engaging presentations in public – e.g. when they present their business at workshops and other events. T h e m o r e o f t e n b u s i n e s s t e a m m e m b e r s p r e s e n t t h e i r e x p e r i e n c e s , t h e b e t t e r t h e y b e c o m e a t i t

TEAMWORK LEADERSHIP PRESENTATION PROBLEM SOLVING

T h e a b i l i t y t o s u p p o r t , e n c o u r a g e a n d m o t i v a t e o t h e r s

teams motivate and get others involved in the business.

• Able to focus on and articulate own emotions and identify those of others • Understand everyone’s strengths and weaknesses • Self awareness of own leadership approach to motivate the team • Confident about taking the lead on a team task • Able to motivate the team to complete the task or project successfully

T h e m b e l a H i g h S c h o o l ,

This school recently joined EEESAY, and the business team managed to set up, run and generate profits that are used for a social enterprise in the school (see page 6).

T h e a b i l i t y t o t r a n s m i t i d e a s t o o t h e r s

S e s i y a b o n g a H i g h S c h o o l

• Able to articulate oneself to a group • Able to order and convey points in a logical way • Able to deliver interesting and engaging presentations through thoughtful use of tone, detail and language • Adapt the presentation to the audience reaction • Confident in presenting in a range of contexts

The learners at Sesiyabonga developed problem-solving skills by overcoming challenges. They discussed their challenges and found ways to resolve them by working together. B u l e l a n i H i g h S c h o o l The business was facing a serious challenge with learner drop-outs and the business team members found a way to address the problem and enable the business to continue.

C a t h c a r t H i g h S c h o o l The Dancing Tastebuds

T h e a b i l i t y t o l o g i c a l l y t a c k l e c h a l l e n g e s

business team demonstrate strong leadership and team working skills. The business is led and driven by learners, providing an excellent opportunity for learners to practice and hone their soft skills.

• Finding a clear answer to a simple problem • Seeking out information that helps solve a problem • Identify different solutions to a problem and evaluate options • Explore the deeper causes and effects of problems • Listen to capture key information and make informed decisions