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LA_Webinar_Leading with Purpose: Cultivating Diversity and Inclusion in Schools

Date:
5 August 2025
This course is for:
Principal, Acting Principal, Deputy Principal, Acting Deputy Principal, Departmental Head, Acting Departmental Head, Teacher, Novice Teacher
About this Course

Being an effective school leader is not just about managing day-to-day operations—it is about truly understanding the different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences that shape your school community. Diversity training helps school leaders build awareness, empathy, and the practical tools needed to create a space where everyone feels welcome and valued—students and staff alike.

This webinar invites leaders to reflect on how aspects like identity, culture, and lived experience affect learning and relationships. By addressing unconscious bias, promoting cultural responsiveness, and strengthening inclusive practices, school leaders are better equipped to foster a sense of belonging and respect across the school community. When school leaders lead with inclusion at the heart of what they do, it creates a stronger sense of belonging and mutual respect throughout the school.

Inclusive leadership isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s vital for the growth, success, and well-being of every learner and educator.

 
Webinar date: 5 August 2025
Time: 18:00 - 19:30
Presenter: Melissa Botha - Lecturer at Stellenbosch University's School of Public Leadership
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Co-ordinator
Christo Davids