16/04/2024
Speech delivered by The RCL President: Aphiwe Mhlakaza
Good day to the Principal , teachers and fellow schoolmates
Earlier on this year , when we began the first term we were given a code of conduct to read with our parents/guardians to ensure that we know the activities we shouldn't engage ourselves in as they are condemned by the school. The consequences for disobeying the rules were clearly stated in the code of conduct.
In the previous term the school have came across many cases of late coming , frequent and unjustified absentism, the use of illegal substances within the school premises and other forms of misconduct that leaners engaged in.
Some or probably many of us are now learners in this school because it was recommended amongst the best public schools that we can go to considering a variety of things that this school excels in , one of them being academic excellence.
However, in order to maintain the image and dignity that Isilimela High School have built over the past years, disciplined and well mannered learners are a key to that .
I believe that as the learners; we are the most important stakeholders in the school , therefore we have a significant contribution towards the way the school may be seen and regarded in the community and areas surrounding Langa. The way we conduct ourselves as learners of this school may either build or tarnish the image of the school.
It is my wish that we all strive to add value to Isilimela High School instead of tarnishing its name down. It is my wish that we become a tool towards the growth of the school instead of being a constraint towards the growth of the school. We also have to work together in ensuring that Isilimela High School is a place of peace, joy and love while achieving academic excellence.
We all have to work together to ensure the well-being of the school and enhance each other's learning experience.
Honesty , integrity , respect and accountability are key in making school a better place and that all lie on our shoulders .
I hope we will continue to run the 2024 race with a great degree of optimism and confidence and I wish you a great and fruitful second academic term
Thank you.