School Fee Discussion 2017 Final [Compatibility Mode]

Where to Now



WHO ARE WE• BELIEFS • VISION WHERE ARE WE NOW (SWOT ANALYSIS) HOW DO WE PLAN TO GET THERE • PERFORMANCE • FINANCE• INITIATIVES • STAKEHOLDERS• ACTION PLANS HOW WILL WE KNOW WHERE DO WE WANT WHEN WE HAVE TO GO? ARRIVED • STRATEGIC GOALS• PERFORMANCE AND PRIORITIES• OBJECTIVES• TARGETS

Vision and MissionOur Vision“To strive for excellence by developing all to their full potential.”Our Mission1. To develop every pupil and teacher to the maximum of his/herpotential in- scholarship through academic endeavour,- character and personality growth.- To inculcate sound moral and spiritual values.- To consolidate a positive self-concept and respect for others.- To promote individuality and independence of thought.- Involvement and performance in sports, cultural activities andcommunity service.2. To involve pupils, teachers, parents and old boys in all schoolactivities.

Brief Strategic Plan1. Academic• Create a learning centre environment• Excellence in Maths and Science (exposure from early grades)• Improve Matric Bachelor passes (set higher expectations)ACADEMIC• Improve technology (as a subject and a learning tool)2. Cultural• Improvement of standard of performance• Increase participation and level• Increase exposure (productions, concerts & exhibitions)3. Sport CULTURE• Improve facilities (nets, fields, equipment etc.)• Increase competitive participation (coaching & management of sports)• Increase exposure (tours and tournaments)• 4. Brand SPORT• Developing a Trade-Mark or Brand

CurrentAnalysis

Staff

Staff• Academic Staff• Administrative Staff• Boarding House• Grounds and Building Staff• Temp and Sport Staff (Stooges)

StaffState Employed Gov. Body Employedo Academic – 22 o Academic – 17o Non Educators – 8 o Non Educators – 14o Boarding - 10 o Boarding –4 o Temp and Sport Staff – 15o Total = 40 o Total = 50

Academic ClassesJunior School Senior schoolGrade Classes Grade Classes• Grade 00 1 • Grade 8 2• Grade R 1 • Grade 9 2• Grade 1 1 • Grade 10 2• Grade 2 1 • Grade 11 2• Grade 3 1 • Grade 12 2• Grade 4 2• Grade 5 2• Grade 6 2• Grade 7 2

Academic Venues• 2 Computer labs (120 computer terminals) (server) (15 data projectors)• 1 Art room• 1 Library• 1 Lecture Room (used as a classroom)• 1 Meeting room (archives)• School Hall

Academic SubjectsJunior School Curriculum Intermediate & Senior Phase FET Phase NSCLiteracy, Language and Communication Literacy, Language and Communication (LLC) Group A - a learner must select four (4)(LLC) (English/Afrikaans/Xhosa) (English/Afrikaans/Xhosa) subjects from:Mathematical Literacy, Mathematics and Mathematics Three official languages are offered. TwoMathematical Science (MLMMS) must be selected.Human and Social Science and Economics Economic and Management Science (EMS) English Home Language, Afrikaans Firstand Management Sciences (HSS / EMS) Additional Language and Xhosa First Additional Language.Natural Sciences and Technology (NS / Life Orientation (LO) Life Orientation (compulsory)TECH) Mathematics or Maths Literacy (One must beArts and Culture and Life Orientation (A & C / Human and Social Science (HSS) selected)LO) Group B - (a learner must select a further Natural Science (NS) three [3] subjects, one subject from each of the following options: Arts and Culture (A & C) Technology (TECH) Physical Science or Business Studies or Life Sciences History or Life Sciences or Music or Design or Visual Art Accounting or Geography or Music or Design or Visual Art

Sport & CultureSport Culture• Tennis • Choir• Cricket • Steel Band• Swimming • Marimba (Junior)• Waterpolo (Senior) • Chess• Rugby • Debating• Hockey (Senior) • Programming Club• Ball Skills • SCA• Squash • Drama Club• Athletics• Cross Country

Grounds and TransportGrounds Vehicles• Watering / Cutting • 22-Seater Buses (3)• Cleaning • 16-Seater Buses (2)• Maintenance • Vehicles (3)• Improvements • Tractor • Ride-on Mower

MaraisPOOL SeniorTennis Music Centre Junor Pre SchoolSomerset Aftercar

SWOT ANALYSISStrengths Weaknesses•Excellent governing body that •Lack of parental involvement .provides sound governance. •Vulnerability of retaining excellent•Excellent and experienced teachers. and experienced teachers.•Varied choice of subjects and •Subject choice dictated bysporting codes Department•Graeme is the only public boys’ •Demand exceeds supply for spaces atschool to provide quality education for Graeme.boys from Grade 00 to Grade 12 – all •Negative social and economic climateon one campus and under one •Social ills and lack of accountabilitymanagement structure. affecting discipline.•Graeme College continues to provide •High cost of maintenanceexcellent balanced education to all •Reduction of departmental paid staff.our learners. • High cost of technological•Our “boys” stand for what is good in improvements.our country: manners, fellowship,sportsmanship, respect, unity andfriendship.•Graeme College continues to standout as a beacon of excellence and amodel of what is good and great in theSouth African education system

SWOT ANALYSISOpportunities Threats•Parents from different professional •Lack of accountability of towardsbackgrounds with core skills to assist education.with Governance. • Quality of qualified staff in scarce•Create positive working environment subjects and learning area.to maintain and attract excellent and •Cost of living in Grahamstownexperienced teachers. •Limited subject choice•Offers a varied choice of subjects and •Cost of staffing though resignationssporting Codes and illness.•Graeme is the only public boys’ •Negative social and economic climateschool to provide quality education for may have an impact on providing anboys from Grade 00 to Grade 12 – all excellent and balanced education to allon one campus and under one our learners.management structure. •Social ills and lack of accountability•Graeme College can become affecting discipline.acknowledged as a center of academic •Fluctuations of departmental staffexcellence in the district. allocation. (Difficult to budget)•Graeme specialize in a number ofsports and cultural activities whichwill attract learners with the relevantpotential.

Key Characteristics of best performing schools• Getting the best teachers to teach• Developing teachers• Have systems in place to assist teachers

Other factors needed for effective schooling 1. A clear and shared focus 2. High standards and expectations for all students 3. Effective school leadership 4. High levels of collaboration and communication 5. Curriculum, instruction and assessments aligned with state standards 6. Frequent monitoring of learning and teaching 7. Focused professional development 8. Supportive learning environment 9. High level of family and community involvement

What is the role of extra-mural activities at Graeme? • SPORT • DRAMA • MUSIC • COMMUNITY SERVICE

Why should pupils be actively involved in extra- mural activities?• Healthy lifestyle• Develop an EMPLOYABLE person. Forbes list of skills – people skills.• Social & emotional intelligence; different cultures, races, personalities• Develop communication skills• Develop personal strengths other than academic• Sense of community• Bond pupils together in unified group• Have FUN!

Developing a Trademark or Brand• Our commonly accepted set of values and behaviours.• How do other schools see us?• How would we like to be seen?• It’s that’s simple. Answering these questions will help you identify our values and the gap between where we are right now and where we would like to be.• The trademark acts as a compass providing direction for challenging decisions.• Commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence

PROUD TRADITION AND EXCITING FUTURE• Build on the incredible history and enter a new era School turns 150 years old in 2023• Graeme needs to be recognised and respected as producing an all-round pupil of the highest calibre.• We need to then continue providing every possible opportunity to our pupils to grow and develop in every sphere.• We need to provide an all-round/ holistic education.



Where to Now