ILI Instructional Leadership Institute

Every classroom, every school and every community is stronger because of the women who lead with courage, compassion and purpose.

This Women's Day, we honour the educators, school leaders, mothers, mentors and changemakers who continue to inspire learning, nurture potential and create opportunities for others.

Thank you for the difference you make every day. Happy Women's Day to the remarkable women of South Africa.

On Saturday, 1 August, we welcomed 19 school leaders to Forest Village Leadership Academy for our The Role of an Instructional Leader training, delivered in partnership with EduPulse.

Facilitated by Sakeena Elloker and Rochelle van Rooyen, the session equipped school leaders with practical strategies to strengthen teaching and learning in their schools. Leaders actively engaged, shared ideas and reflected on ways to make an even greater impact on teachers and learners.

A special thank you to our guest speaker, Cordelia Jacobs, for sharing her inspiring leadership journey after completing our 18-month Instructional Leadership Development Programme.

Thank you to everyone who made this valuable learning experience possible. Together, we're strengthening leadership to improve learning outcomes.

ILI PARTICIPANTS LEAVING THEIR MARK

Congratulations to Mrs V. Engelbrecht of Firgrove Primary School, who was awarded 1st Runner-Up in the Excellence in Primary School Teaching category at the National Teaching Awards, Metro East Education District.

This recognition speaks to the difference made every day through thoughtful teaching, consistent commitment and a genuine belief in the potential of every learner.

Mrs Engelbrecht’s achievement is a proud reflection of the care, skill and dedication she brings to the classroom and to her wider school community.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. Your impact reaches far beyond a single lesson.

ILI ALUMNI EXCELLENCE RECOGNISED

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Melissa Lyners, of Firgrove Primary School, who was named the WINNER in the Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (GET) category at the National Teaching Awards, Metro East Education District.

To be nominated for a National Teaching Award is already an incredible honour. To be recognised as a category winner reflects Ms Lyners’ dedication, passion for teaching and commitment to creating meaningful learning opportunities for her learners.

Congratulations, Ms Lyners, on this outstanding and well-deserved achievement. Your work is making an impact and inspiring excellence in education.

Apex High School The Instructional Leadership Institute community extends its heartfelt condolences to Apex High School on the passing of your principal, Mr. Dillon Seals.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, the staff, learners, School Governing Body and the wider school community during this time of profound loss.

Please know that you remain in our thoughts and prayers.

With deepest sympathy,
The Instructional Leadership Institute

Mandela Day reminds us that meaningful change is built through action, partnership and a commitment to others.

In education, that means strengthening the people who shape learning every day: teachers, school leaders and communities working together to build stronger futures.

This Mandela Day, we honour a legacy of service by continuing the work that creates lasting impact.