Safety at School

School safety is necessary to support the academic success of our learners. All too often we hear in the media reports of horrific accidents resulting in the injury or worse still the death of a child.

A recent article on Mail & Guardian tells of just such a story. In these circumstances, it is the staff members directly involved, as well as the School Management Team headed by the Principal, who are held accountable and in many cases severely sanctioned. This is not only deeply distressing for all concerned, but also causes severe reputational damage to the name of the school. While there are cases of “freak accidents” occurring, the vast majority of these unfortunate incidents could be prevented if certain policies and protocols are mandated and adhered to. 

In this webinar, Educational Specialist, Anne Burger will host an in depth discussion around the following points emphasising the staff’s roles and responsibilities:

• Classroom safety
• Safety on the playground
• Scholar patrol safety
• Extra mural safety
• Visitors to the school
• Collection of learners during school hours
• Tours and day excursions
• Emergency drills and evacuations

About Anne Burger

Anne’s teaching career spans 37 years. In 1998 she was promoted to deputy principal, where one of her key result areas was managing discipline for the entire school.  Anne held this position until she was promoted to principal of Brackenhurst Primary School in 2007, a position she held until her retirement in 2018 . As principal at Brackenhurst Primary, Anne was instrumental in introducing e-learning.  This project was so successful that the school was approached by Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership through MEC for Education in Gauteng, Penyaza Lesufi, to develop e-lessons for his schools of the future project. Anne has a wealth of knowledge and now shares what she has learned to assist and upskill others in the education sector.