re-thinking the future, together - kingswood college

Kingswood College Strategic Plan 2020

Re-thinking The future, together

At Kingswood we have recognised the need to rethink the way we educate our pupils. Whilst a solid understanding of traditional subjects is crucial, they are no longer adequate in a rapidly changing world.

We need to prepare our pupils for this world by teaching them to be forward thinking and adaptable to their surroundings. Life skills are essential to thrive in a world where tomorrow is an unknown. We, as a school, need to think bigger in order to enable our pupils to cope with personal, local and global issues and the impact they have not only on our own lives, but also the lives of those around us.

In order to ensure that our matric leavers flourish as they enter the next chapter of their lives and are able to confidently face life’s challenges head-on, we have put together an exciting and groundbreaking strategic plan to take us to 2020.

Introduction

“Our strategy has been formulated with input from staff, pupils, parents and members of the school council. Ownership of the plan is key to its success. This bottom-up approach is the first of its kind in an independent school and we are proud to raise the bar with regards to the development of an innovative strategic plan, where collaboration, relationship building and a shared vision are the cornerstones.” - Dr Colleen Vassiliou (College Head), 2019

ACADEMICS

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FINANCE MARKETING

ESTATE & BUILDINGSBOARDING

SPORT

HUMAN RESOURCES

PASTORAL

Areas of focus:

Kingswood promises that if you trust us to, we will take your children on a journey of self-discovery so that they can realize their potential as positively influential global citizens, and leaders of change. We will guide them to become critical thinkers, engaged and involved in their communities, and empathetic to the needs and challenges being faced by others.

Drawing on its own long history, and the tradition of leading change common to our country's independent schools, Kingswood produces principled, independent, passionate matriculants with a tenacious self-reliance. This trait is inculcated and nurtured throughout their schooling in a non-judgemental, family-oriented environment where excellence and achievement, in every field, is valued and celebrated.

Believing passionately in the value of a progressive co-educational environment, Kingswood gives its pupils every opportunity to be the best they can be - for their families, for their country, and in their chosen careers. That is our promise to parents and pupils, and the philosophy underpinning every choice we make.

And with God’s help, we will. This Strategic Plan has been developed by champions in strategic areas, in colutation with College staff and management, parents, pupils

and Council to prove a disciplined approach to management and development of the College for the period 2018-2020.

Our promise...

OUR VISION

To be recognised locally, nationally and internationally as an excellent Methodist School and as a transforming influence in society

OUR MISSION

Kingswood College provides an education in a family-like environment, developing the self-worth and the academic, leadership, spiritual, social, moral, cultural and physical potential of every pupil and staff member

OUR CORE VALUES

Caring discipline / Children matter / Honesty / Humility / integrity / Respect / Responsibility / Tolerance / Ubuntu

OUR CULTURE

Live our purpose / Foster our family environment / Openly communicate / Value uniqueness

“Effective character education is not adding a programme or set of programs to a school. Rather it is a transformation of the culture and life of the school.” – Dr. Marvin Berkowitz

Kingswood College is the first school in Africa, and only one of a handful in the world, to embark on formalising character education into its curriculum. Together with the newly formed Leadership Institute, a Kingswood College education is not only unique, but ground-breaking.

Educating for Life not only underpins all that we do at Kingswood College, but it is the promise we make our pupils, staff, parents and to the extended Kingswood community. It goes beyond merely equipping our pupils with the tools and practical skills to live and work in the real world. Our focus is to ensure a balance in heart, mind, body and spirit of each girl and boy in our care and to produce young men and women who will thrive in an ever-changing world.

We want to take our pupils on a journey of self-discovery, where individuality and differences are celebrated and pupils are able to reach their full potential in a safe, family-like environment.

Kingswood College believes that encouraging pupils to think of creative solutions in the classroom develops a growth mindset that will equip young school leavers to embrace and even lead the world of innovation. ICE (Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship) is a philosophy that will embed greater innovative, creative and entrepreneurial skills across the curriculum. It is about developing a broader mind, whether in Maths, Geography, or French.

At Kingswood we believe that at every opportunity from Grade 000 straight through to Bridging Year (BY), should encourage critical thinking and a problem-solving approach to learning, one that engages creative and alternative solutions to challenges and where creativity becomes the most powerful competitive advantage in securing employment in the post-school environment of the 21st century.

Through Innovative, Creative and Entrepreneurial practices, we will: Inspire excellence in academics, cultural activities and sport. Ensure a caring culture and build on our family environment, with a strong

focus on character building and leadership development. Thrive and flourish as a leading independent co-educational school,

engaged with our local and global context.

Educating For Life Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Leadership and Character Education

STRATEGIC IMPERATIVE 1

Foster excellence by integrating Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE) in all areas


Ensure a caring culture and build on our family environment, by developing a character building ethos


Build sustainability by consistently promoting our unique brand: a Christian co-educational boarding environment

A strategic mission,A bold vision...

MA

RCH

Strategy: To develop further an environment which facilitates academic excellence, cultural appreciation, leadership potential and life-long learningPhilosophy: Excellence

Responsible: Tracy van Molendorff

Accountable: Tracy van Molendorff

Consulted: HOD's & Steercom

Informed: Staff / Pupils / Parents

KINGSWOOD COLLEGE Strategic Plan 2018-2020

2021

2022

1. Academic Strategy1.1 Senior School

2020

Governor: Candice ChristieThe governing body should appreciate that the organisation’s core purpose, its

risks and opportunities, strategy, business model, performance and sustainable

development are all inseparable elements of the value creation process

Environmental Awareness Incorporated & Implemented

Career Guidance Extension

Africanise the

curriculumA-Levels – Year 13

Analysis/

Evaluatio

n of

Subject P

ackages

(Mandarin

)

Academ

ic F

acul

ties

Proposa

l

Rhod

es

Pa

rtners

hip

s

Teach! 2

021 – W

here

are

we g

oin

g to

?

LO/C

omm

unity

Engagem

ent Curriculum

Evalua

tion

Crazy for Academics –

Enhancing the Profile

Diversity in the Classroom and the Curriculum

Teacher Development Analysis

2020 Reflection/2021

Planning

MA

RCH

Strategy: To develop further an environment which facilitates academic excellence, cultural appreciation, leadership potential and life-long learningPhilosophy: Excellence

Responsible: All Senior School staff

Accountable: Allayne Guest

Consulted: HOD's & Steercom



2021

2022

1. Academic Strategy1.1.2 ITC and Engage

2020

Engage for all

Governor: Candice ChristieThe governing body should govern

technology and information in a way that supports the organisation setting and

achieving its strategic objectives

Get the year going (There is too much to do here to be strategic this month)

Upgrade Cohen Lecture Audio Visual system

Install few finance server

Implement Google Sync (Drive Stream for all staff)

Finalise new fax system

Camera Installation:

Maintenance & TransportAudit all KC software

Inve

stig

ate

Lab restru

ctu

re

Cam

era

Installa

tion:

Wood H

ouse

Invest

iga

te IT

com

pa

ny

(rep

airs

& p

urc

ha

ses)

Ca

mera

Inst

alla

tion: va

n

Vuure

n V

illa

ge

Relo

ok

at a

ll IT p

olic

ies

Cam

era

Insta

llatio

n: v

an

Vuure

n V

illage

miEb

ook – th

e w

ay fo

rward

?

Camera Installation:

Cohen & Parsonson

Wifi onboarding

Camera Installation: Dold & Science Block

Finalise software for 2021

New Desktop rollout (3 year cycle)

AP upgra

de rollo

ut

IT Offic

e upgra

de

Potential La

b

reconfigura

tion

MA

RCH

Strategy: To develop further an environment which facilitates academic excellence, cultural appreciation, leadership potential and life-long learningPhilosophy: TREES + Growth mindset (as per our Academic Vision)

Responsible: James Hough/Bridget WilmotAnnette Knott-Craig/Carissa Wilson

Accountable: James Hough

Consulted:

Junior School HOD's, Junior Staff & Steercom

Informed:

Staff / Pupils / Parents


2021

2022

1. Academic Strategy1.2 Junior School

2020

TREES

Governor: Candice ChristieThe governing body should comprise the appropriate balance of knowledge, skills, experience, diversity and independence

for it to discharge its governance roll and responsibilities objectively and effectively

Grade 7 Mentor Groups Focus.

Mentor and guide all new staff and pupils.

Grade 6 and 7 Pillars Project.Cross-curricular theme (Project Based Learning).

Introduction of formal Physical Education programme.Growth of our Character Development Curriculum.

Submit material for Eco-School status & Sasol Enviro-Quiz.

Project Based Learning theme:

presentation during

Foundation Weekend.

Discussions around extension

work & learning support

programmes.

Reflect o

n Term

1 &

Pla

n

for T

erm 2

Staff

Welln

ess

Africanise

curric

ulum

Holiday

Clubs

Deve

lopm

ent En

trepre

neurship

:

Invite

busin

ess p

eople

to

addre

ss p

upils.

Mento

ring a

nd g

uid

ance o

f all

new

sta

ff a

nd p

upils.

Na

tiona

l A

rts

Fest

iva

l a

nd

in

corp

ora

ting

it

into

our p

rog

ram

me.

Focus

on A

rt a

nd

IC

E initia

tives

for

exh

ibitio

n d

urin

g P

are

nts

Week.

Revie

w o

ur IC

E o

fferin

g.

Focus o

n c

odin

g/ro

botic

s

in th

e c

urric

ulu

m.

Holiday clubs

Planning for Term 3

Staff Wellness

Run own Creativity /

Technology based

programme in place of the

JEFA programme.

Review of our external programmes and resources used to enhance our teaching.

Reflect on 2019 and establish

goals for 2020.

Planning for 2020Ÿ Environmental

sustainability.

Ÿ NumberSense & Kagan

principles

Ÿ Project Based Learning

Ÿ Development of Art

Policy

Ÿ Increasing enrolment.

Ÿ Educational Support

Department.

Ÿ Parent / child events

Ÿ 21st Century classrooms

Ÿ Character Development

Ÿ IT and ICE Development

MA

RCH

Strategy: To foster growth and enjoyment in the music department from grade 1 – grade 12 and to instil the creed “music is life and life is music”Philosophy: To be music teachers that are “music”

M = Motivating U = Understanding S = Supportive I = Invested C = Creative

Responsible: All Music School staff

Accountable: Nici Coleman

Consulted: Steercom



2021

2022

1. Academic Strategy1.3 Music School

2020Increase subject

music numbers

Governor: Candice ChristieThe governing body should ensure that

reports issued by the organisation enable stakeholders to make informed

assessments of the organisation’s performance and its short, medium and

long-term prospects

International

Music tour

All pupils in

college to be

involved in some

form of music

Clarinet Symposium in Cape Town

Senior Choir – rebrand revamp

and rebuildGrow Marimba programme,

Senior Marimba Group for

Enrichment

Scale Jury Round 1

Wyvern music functionsConcert in Dark - other musicians involved outside of KC

Possible Band Festival in PE

Collegiate/Grey High School

First Band and Concert

Band auditions

Bath

urst

Show

Look

at res

truct

ure

of mus

ic

staff

and n

ew p

osts fo

r 202

1

Colla

bora

tive c

onc

ert w

ith

Colle

gia

te/G

rey

– possib

ly for

Scale

Jur

y Ro

und 2

K-D

ay C

oncert (

11 J

une)

Meet

with G

rad

e 9

's t

o d

iscuss

m

usic a

s a

sub

ject.

24 h

r M

usic M

ara

thon fund

raiser

Inte

rnatio

nal M

arim

ba a

nd

Steelp

an Fe

stival in

Boksb

urg

KC

PO

PS in

concert (N

AF)

Tour to

Bloem

(inclu

din

g:

LadyBra

ndt/Jo

burg

)

Concert Ba

nd To

ur to

Bloem

fonte

in (e

nd o

f term

)

Scale Jury Final round

First Band and Concert Band

auditions.

Set up a music scholarship competition

Institute an Exchange program with Drakensberg boys choirFirst band Tour EC

Reflection and staff w

ellness

and feedback of 2020

Planning for 2021

MA

RCH

Strategy: To develop further an environment which facilitates academic excellence, cultural appreciation, leadership potential and life-long learningPhilosophy: Life-long learning

Responsible: Zweli Mbenyana

Accountable: Zweli Mbenyana

Consulted: Steercom / Head of curriculum development / Head of Academic Admin

Informed: Staff / Kingswood Academy / Parents


2021

2022

1. Academic Strategy1.4 Kingswood Academy

2020Entrepreneurial focus -

Micro MBA included in

the program

Look at the possibility of

creating two streams of BY

students – those who wish to

improve their academic

results and those who wish to

have a gap year acquiring

other life skills -

implementation 2020

Rebrand BY program

Aug

ust holid

ay

Support in preparation for exams

Governor: Candice ChristieThe governing body should serve as the focal point and custodian of corporate

governance in the organisation.

Orientate new BY

students.Workshop rebranding of

BY programme.

Explore 2 streams of BY students: ‘academic’ and ‘A levels’Launch entrepreneurial initiative

Leadership & Mentoring

Workshops.

Year 13 - A levels

Wor

ksho

p lo

ng-ter

m

per

mane

nt re

siden

tial

qua

rters fo

r fem

ale B

Ys.

Focus on a

cadem

ic

rigour.

Stud

y t

echniq

ues.

Well-b

ein

g c

heck in

.

Execute chosen

entrepreneurial iniative.

Planning for 2021 – build a skills based curriculum.

Reflect on th

e BY

programme as a

whole.

MA

RCH

Strategy: To develop further an environment which facilitates academic excellence, cultural appreciation, leadership potential and life-long learningPhilosophy: Exploring Exploration

Responsible: Joyce Stewart

Accountable: Tracy van Molendorff/ James Hough

Consulted: Steercom



2021

2022

1. Academic Strategy1.5 ICE

2020

Governor: Candice ChristieThe governing body should ensure that the evaluation of its own performance

and that of its committees, its chair and its individual members, support continued

improvement in its performance and effectiveness.

Environmental –

Green School,

embedding further

into Curriculum.

Develop the ICE Centre into a Resource Centre

Inve

stigate

deve

loping

of

Artific

ial a

nd V

irtua

l Reality

Learn

ing E

nviro

nment

s

Deve

lop C

are

er G

uid

ance

Pra

ctic

e in

the C

olle

ge

Timeta

bling

in the C

olle

ge

to utilise

facilitie

s more

effe

ctively a

nd cre

ate

time.

Collaboration and

Partnership building

Plan and develop Creativate experience in collaboration with the NAF

Develop Entrepreneurship

plan across the Collage

Invest

iga

te/I

mp

lem

ent

Dig

ita

l St

ory

Telling

Looking ahead to 2021Reflect with a SWOT

Analysis of ICE initiative

2020.

Investigate staff development opportunities for 2021.

Imple

ment C

reativ

ate

MA

RCH

Strategy: To develop further an environment which facilitates academic excellence, cultural appreciation, leadership potential and life-long learningPhilosophy: Waking up the leader in you

Responsible: Joyce Stewart

Accountable: Tracy van Molendorff/ James Hough

Consulted: Steercom



2021

2022

1. Academic Strategy1.5.1 LEADERSHIP

2020

Governor:

2021

20222020

Develop the LEAD

Brand

LEAD speakers and

set up LEAD talks

Inve

stigate

feasib

ility

of

Leadersh

ip Su

mm

it fo

r

December.

Inve

stig

ate

onlin

e L

EAD

courses.

Profe

ssiona

l Deve

lopm

ent

opportunitie

s for sta

ff (2021

TEACH C

onfe

rence

)

Launch add for Leadership workshops (in collaboration with marketing)

pupils and staff too?

Consolidate current

leadership workshops and

offerings. What are we

currently exposing

Rese

arc

h o

ther

lea

ders

hip

exp

erie

nces/

inst

itutions

Reflect, analyse and work on 2021 Strategic plan

Conceptu

alise

a

LEA

DERSH

IP E

XPERIE

NC

EBuilding the LEAD

Brand

Strategy: To fund appropriately the strategy of the College while developing financial growth and realistic feesPhilosophy: Conservative management of resources while remaining creative

Responsible: Soné Griesel

Accountable: Steve Gardner

Consulted: Steercom

Informed: Council / Staff / Parents

KINGSWOOD COLLEGE Strategic Plan 2018-20202. Financial

MA

RCH

Com

plete

sala

ry

surveys

Com

ple

te d

raft 2

021

Budget and

fees

Mana

gem

ent

accoun

ts for Te

rm 1

Managem

ent accounts

for Term 2

Interim Audit. Load fees for next year

Ensure sufficient cash

flow to meet bonus

run

Consolidation year –

Ensure the school is in a

cash positive position.

Focus on maintenance

and maintenance systems

Review future

projects and establish

priority of these

Governor: Johnty FinchamThe governing body of an institutional

investor organisation should ensure that responsible investment is practiced by the

organisation to promote the good governance and the creation of value by

the companies in which it invests.

2021

20222020

Interrogate the day scholar fee reduction

Complete School Audit and Annual Financial Statements

Staff Salary Review.

Complete Annual

Financial Statements and

audits for the 4 trusts.

Com

plete Income tax

returns for College,

Trusts and Wyvern

Challenge the school's cost base

Revised budget for 2020Look at a cashlesssystem

Ensu

re a

deq

ua

te fu

nd

ing

fo

r Astro

rep

lacem

ent.

Revie

w b

ud

get fo

r 2021

MA

RCH

Strategy: To recruit, develop, reward and retain excellent staffPhilosophy: Individuals matter

Responsible: Elmarie Retief

Accountable: Colleen Vassiliou

Consulted: Steercom



2021

2022

3. Human Resources Strategy

2020

Governor: Johnny GoldbergThe governing body should ensure that

the organisation remunerates fairly, responsibly and transparently so as to

promote the achievement of strategic objectives and positive outcomes in the

short, medium and long term.

EE plan drafted

and

implemented

Facilitate discussions around Housing options

Give clear attention to EE goals – awareness workshops with all stakeholders

Interrogate staff workload

and harmonizing across

the board

Relook at performance

management process

Interro

gate st

aff sa

laries

versu

s natio

nal surve

ys

(revie

w medical a

id

benefit)

Adm

inist

rativ

e sta

ff –

work

shop o

n 'c

ele

bra

ting

my

pur

pose

'

Relo

ok

at op

tions

such a

s

long

lea

ve /

sa

bb

atica

l a

s a

mecha

nism

to reta

in s

taff

Conduct a

perfo

rmance

managem

ent p

rocess

Cele

bra

te su

pport sta

ff –

motiv

atio

nal g

uest sp

eake

r

Com

plete a

survey on

organiza

tional culture

Review staff training and

development submissions –

ensure equal development

opportunities

Celebrate World Teacher's day – workshop for teachers (challenging stereotypes)

The value of a supportive family – acknowledge and profile staff families

Leadership team – workshop (planning for change)

Teacher

exchange and

teacher award

programs

implemented

Review all

Health and

Safety

procedures

MA

RCH

Strategy: To infuse a marketing culture throughout the College and to position Kingswood College positively in the minds of all its stakeholdersPhilosophy: Positively promote our unique brand

Responsible: Danel Pruissen


Consulted: Marketing staff & Steercom

Informed: Staff, pupils, parents, OK's


2021

2022

4. Marketing and Communications

2020

Governor: Donald ConnanIn the execution of its governance role and

responsibilities, the governing body should adopt a stakeholder-inclusive approach

that balances the needs, interests and expectations of material stakeholders in the best interests of the organisation over time.

China Project

Creating Raving fans

Recognized as the

Co-educational

boarding school of

choice

Recognized for

inspiring ethical

leaders & positive

influence in

society

School Visits – Cape Town & JohannesburgRevise Expo tools

Revise Kingswood Experience Scholarships 2021Marketing Travel to Southern Africa

Revise Database management of Prospective Parents

Implement new KC brandingCommunication plan overviewFoundation brand strategy Audit of KC online reputation

Rebranding of KJPARe-fresh KC YouTube channel

Revise KJPA Communication

Course in Videography

Revising School Magazine 2019

Social Media Plan – Term 1Revise Communication

Opportunities

Bath

urst Sh

ow – G

reen Th

eme

Junio

r School S

umm

er Festi

val

Intern

al Marke

ting

U13 C

oed Hocke

y Fe

stiva

l &

Moonlit

Marke

t

GAP

Tennis

Tourn

ament

Inte

rnal M

ark

etin

g, J

unio

r Sp

ort

Clin

ics, J

unio

r Sp

ort F

estival

Mark

etin

g Tra

vel A

fric

a

Revise

Kin

gsw

ood J

unio

r Ex

perie

nce

Concert B

and Tour to

JHB

Cre

ativ

ate

Cam

p

Bra

nd

sto

ry for ea

ch s

chool

“Ad

missions

Pa

cks”

for p

are

nts

Ass

ist

in d

evelo

pin

g L

EA

D b

rand

fu

rther

Revise

Com

munic

atio

n

Op

portu

nitie

s with

New

Pa

rents

Revise

K-D

ay C

om

munic

atio

n

Zam

bia

n In

vitatio

n O

cto

ber h

alf te

rm

Local Sle

epove

r Invita

tion

Recru

itment·

Inve

stigate

Marke

ting O

pportu

nitie

s

School Exp

os &

Visits

Brand Development

School communications

Re-look at parent and pupil handbooks,

school rules and regulations

Admissions communication plan

Communication Plan 2021

Revise Magazine 2020

Revise Matric Results Communication

5. Sustainability5.1 Advancement: Foundation

MA

RCH

Strategy: To build and develop mechanisms to support the future sustainability of Kingswood

Philosophy: To build and support, through a culture of strong relationships, with the broader Kingswood community a programme that supports and advances the future sustainability of the College.

Responsible: Colleen Vassiliou


Consulted: Steercom / Exco / Council

Informed: Oks / Staff / Pupils / Parents


2020

20212019

Governor: Alistair CollierThe governing body should govern Risk in a

way that supports the organisation in setting and achieving its strategic objectives

Explore all funding in the College (Lotto inc…)Africa recruitment

Climate change impact study

Launch Exemplar Fund

rd

3 steam income -

Leadership / character

development proposal and

funding (BY4Y) –growing the

BY program (RU)

Sponso

rship

deve

lopment –

look at s

cholarsh

ip a

nd

bursarie

s

E-learn

ing pro

posal

OK

clu

b, W

yvern

and K

JPA

and their

role

in the

foundatio

n

Capita

l deve

lopm

ent - Astro

Pro

mote

the J

ub

ilee p

ath

wa

yExp

lore

fund

ing

to a

dva

nce

the t

ransf

orm

ation initia

tive

Foundatio

n

com

munic

atio

n /

bra

ndin

g / n

ew

slette

r /

data

base

Explore rebranding the

Tollie Fund

1 Main fundraiser –

Methodist Schools

event

Revitalise the Legends Fund

Pipeline discussion

Social developmentBequests (

sugar loaf

fund) – function – OK's

Driver of

advancement in the

College – driver of

recruitment

Kilimanjaro

expedition – taking

our flag to the

highest peak in

Africa

Foundation

becomes self-

sustainable

MA

RCH

Strategy: To develop a successful working partnership between theKingswoodian Club and The Kingswood Foundation.

Philosophy: Strength through united Kingwood Community

Responsible: Carey Hobson


Consulted: Steercom



2021

20222020l

l

.

Governor: Allistair CollierThe governing boby should lead ethically

and effectively.

5. Sustainability5.2 Advancement: Alumni

Overseas visits – discussion and planning Upgrade database to ensure better record keeping and communication

Discussion with regard to rebranding of the Legends Fund and Tollie Fund

4 x Kingswoodian Club functions in Western CapePossible Kingswoodian Club functions in Gaborone and Johannesburg.

OK Exec Meeting

Kingwoodian Club function :

Bathurst/Port A

lfredKC Survivors Reunion

OK Club AGM

OK

Gold

en Circ

le :

Plann

ing

and im

plem

entatio

n in

conjunc

tion

with

KC

Foun

dation

Pla

nnin

g a

nd im

ple

menta

tion o

f O

K

mento

rship

pro

gra

mm

e.

Kin

gsw

oodia

n C

lub functio

ns in

East

London a

nd Z

am

bia

(C

opper Be

lt)

PE

Golf

Day

Poss

ible

UK v

isit (O

K C

lub/F

oundatio

n)

Kin

gsw

ood

ian C

lub

fu

nction : G

raha

mst

ow

n

bra

nch

Reunio

ns

Cath

cart G

olf D

ay

Fund ra

ising fo

r Legends Fu

nd.

Work w

ith G

r 12s w

ith re

gard

to O

K

Clu

b m

em

bersh

ip

OK fu

nctio

ns : D

urb

an a

nd D

ord

recht

Possib

le trip

to A

ustralia

and

NZ (O

K Club

/Found

atio

n)

Kingswoodian Club Dinners in

Bedford and Johannesburg

Kingswoodian Club function

in Karoo (Graaff Reinet)

Cape Town and Johannesburg Golf DaysAngling Weekend : Haga Haga

Angling Weekend contd

KC Seniors luncheon : Port Alfred

OK functions in George, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay

OK Exec Meeting

Port Alfred Golf Day

Build on the impetus

gained during the 125

Jubilee by harnessing

the renewed global

enthusiasm among Oks

Well staffed and

resourced Kingswoodian

Club/Foundation Office to

ensure meaningful 3rd

stream income.

Effective

Kingswoodian Club

Branches in New

Zealand, Australia,

United Kingdom USA,

Zambia and Botswana

•Interogate

succession planning

for OK Office

MA

RCH

Strategy: To develop, resource and deliver the Environmental Campaign Philosophy: Strength through Kingswood Community / Environmental awareness

Responsible: Dee Hobson


Consulted: Steercom



2020

20212019l

l

.

Governor: Andries van NiekerkThe governing boby should lead ethically

and effectively.

5. Sustainability5.3 Advancement: Projects

Launch the programme:Pebble Project (little things make a difference and turn ripples into waves)

Monthly school activities to create

awareness

Cost effective stru

ctures to be put in place

for recycling and reducing water,plastic

,electricity and paper usage

Video Clips in chapelEnvironmental Portfolio Meetings

Ass

ess

ment of su

ccess

of

the term

1 a

nd then b

uild

on this for te

rm 2

Reduce the carbon footprint

on the Kingswood College

campus by greener living

and show effective results by

the end of 2020

Foster excellence by ICE in all

areas

Educate pupils and

create an

awareness in the

benefits of greener

living

Encourage greener

living in boarding

houses and inspire

change in the

pupil's lifestyle

Envir

onmenta

l Speake

r

Awareness Posters on Campus: Encouraging Pupils to Recycle Reduce Reuse”

Focus Areas: Water,Plastic,Electricity,Paper Staff and Pupils issued with environmentally friendly shopping bags

MA

RCH

Strategy: To maintain and develop infrastructure that supports the strategic imperatives of the College, whilst demonstrating leadership in environmental best practicePhilosophy: Environment matters - achieve the best balance

Responsible: Corrie Botha / Sue Dowdle

Accountable: Steve Gardner

Consulted: Maintenance Staff / Other support staff

Informed: Council / Staff / parents


2021

2022

6. Estates and Buildings Strategy

Consolidation

year

2020Replace Astro

Hou

se m

ainte

nanc

e

House

main

tenance

Governor: Andries van NiekerkThe governing body should govern

compliance with applicable laws and adopted, non-binding rules, codes and

standards in a way that supports the organisation being ethical and a good

corporate citizen.

School ready for start of year. Road repairs.

Foundatio

n Weeke

nd A

t le

ast

2 junio

r

cla

ssro

om

s re

furn

ished.

Maintenance

Alternative Electricity

Co

nfirm

quo

tatio

n fo

r A

stro re

pla

cem

ent.

Confirm

outsid

e

contra

cto

rs for h

olid

ay

main

tenance.

Ensure adequate

funding for projects.

Look at recycledgrey water.

Planning Holidaymaintenance

Prioritize next

development items

MA

RCH

Strategy: To enhance the boarding experience at Kingswood College

Philosophy: A caring home where all belong

Responsible: Dianna Muller/Craig Robertson

Accountable: James Hough

Consulted: Boarding staff & Steercom



2021

20222020

Develop Student Assistants

Upgrade our facilities

To increase boarding numbers

Monitor safety and security

To welcome boarding staff and

boarders into the boarding

family.

Governor: Lynette Hobson & Kerry PurdonThe governing body should ensure that all

assurance services and functions enable an effective control environment, and that

these support the integrity of information for internal decision-making and of the

organisation’s external reports.

7. Boarding7.1.1 Junior Boarding strategy

Implement an orientation

process & mentoring systems.

Establish Routines within the

houses.

Focus on values.Review IT policies, device usage & accessibility in boarding. Interrogate spiritual well-being of boarders.

Celebrate boarders as

individuals.

Enhance relationships

between girls' and boys'

boarding houses.

Revie

w o

f S.A

.'s d

uties a

nd

resp

onsib

ilities.

Staff

Develo

pment

specific

to

boarding (c

ounse

lling, d

iscip

line

work

shops).

Inte

rrogate

the m

eal s

yste

m

and h

ealth

y fo

od o

ptio

ns

ava

ilable

.

Revisit the m

ain

tena

nce a

nd

up

gra

des

req

uire

d in

boa

rdin

g.

Recru

itment o

f S. A.s fo

r 2021.

Resp

ect fo

r our e

nviro

nm

ent

focus.

Review of yea

r to date in

boa

rding

. Interrogate w

eekly

routines and

weekend

outing

offerings.

Workshops on Adolescence for

Grade 6 and 7 pupils.

“What you speak”

Encourage Grade 7 boarding

for the term.

Reflect on 2020 and establish

goals for 2021.Celebrate successes in boarding (Boarding Dinners).

Parents Week Boarding Focus.

Planning for 2021Focus on academics and study skills.

MA

RCH

Strategy:

Philosophy:

Responsible:

Accountable:

Consulted:



2021

20222020

Governor: Lynette HobsonThe governing body should ensure that the

appointment of, and delegation to, management contribute to role clarity and

the effective exercise of authority and responsibilities.

7. Boarding7.1.2 Strategy for day pupils for Junior School

Steercom

Carissa WilsonJames Hough

MA

RCH

Strategy: To enhance the boarding experience at Kingswood College

Philosophy: Create a welcoming environment that values uniqueness within the KC family

Responsible: All housepersons

Accountable: David Wright

Consulted: Boarding staff & Steercom



2021

20222020

Governor: Lynette Hobson & Kerry PurdonThe governing body should ensure that the

appointment of, and delegation to, management contribute to role clarity and

the effective exercise of authority and responsibilities.

7. Boarding7.2 Senior Boarding strategy

Develop a 'Boarding Guarantee'

Communication with parents

Threat to safety – explore

the current threats

Developing the dining hall

experience

Devise U

sage a

nd A

cademic

Rigour

Liv

ing sp

ace aud

it and

inspectio

n

Bully

/Initiatio

n A

ware

ness

and E

duc

atio

n

Rule

s and P

olic

y re

:

Disc

iplin

e

Menta

l a

nd

physica

l hea

lth a

s a

boa

rder

Welln

ess P

olic

y

Safe

ty A

ctio

n P

lan

Living sp

ace re

nova

tions a

nd

deve

lopm

ent

Leadership development

Source student assistants

Phase 1 of Student Assistants upskilling- shadow workDevelop the action plan for 2021 new arrivals

Welcome and integrate new boardersStudent Assistant Upskilling and Orientation

•House Cup•Academic achievements

Celebration of boarding

Boarding Staff Upskilling and

Training

Orientation programmes

Host a conference

Training Programmes

MA

RCH

Strategy: To promote participation of all pupils in sport, and achievement of potential at all levels.Philosophy: Joy in Excellence Together (JET)

Responsible: Sports department staff

Accountable: David Wright / James Hough

Consulted: Steercom



2021

2022

8. Sports Strategy

2020

Governor: Jonathan MeyerThe governing body should ensure that its

arrangements for delegation within its own structures promote independent judgement,

and assist with the balance of power and the effective discharge of its duties

.

Summer Coaches upskilling

Revisit sport planning meetingsSports choice policy

Proposal for Hockey revisited

Phys Ed Programme

Re visit the functionality of the HPC

Implement conditioning proposal

Sports Dept Development

Month (Match & Technique)

Physical Literacy

Swimming Pool Buildings

upgrade

5 year Plan-sport code-leading to Sport excellence

Winte

r Sports

Coach

Works

hop

Worksh

op

the A

thle

tics

Sea

son a

nd

the m

onth

of

Sep

tem

ber

Lifestyle Sports Sports Plan for Senior school

Adve

rtisin

g a

round sports

field

s

Workshop Sports D

inner

Athletics revitalised

Life

style

Sp

orts

To promote physical

activity as a way of

life for each pupil to

integrate into daily

routines and

becoming a lifestyleTo establish Elite

programs in selected

sports in order to create

excellence in Sport.

Maximize opportunities

for outstanding individual

success and maximize

opportunities for

sustainable outstanding

team success.

MA

RCH

Strategy: To embed community engagement as an integral part of Kingswood College

Philosophy: Foster mutually beneficial community partnerships in support of quality education for all

Responsible: Cathy Gush

Accountable: Cathy Gush

Consulted: Steercom



2021

2022

9. Community Engagement Strategy

2020

Governor: Richard GaybbaThe governing body should ensure that the

organisation is and is seen to be a responsible corporate citizen.

Train KC Grade 11 learners to implement the Budding Q programme with two Grade R classes in the area (possibly G.Dickerson and Jack&Jill)

Liaise with Head of LO to implement a CE knowledge programme as part of Grade 8 & 9 curriculum

Train Grade 10s to act as

literacy and numeracy

supporters for Lebone

Centre and other aftercare

projects

Run

Pare

nting C

ourse

for

the

Intso

mi g

roup

Institu

te a

Readin

g B

uddy

pro

gra

mm

e b

etw

een

KC

Juni

or Sc

hool a

nd S

t M

ary

's

Prim

ary

Eng

ag

e w

ith the D

aka

wa

2020

com

munity p

roje

ct to

sup

port

it's d

evelo

pm

ent

Finalise

pro

ject o

f isiXhosa

transla

tion o

f child

ren's b

ooks

with

Ms B

eyi a

nd th

e isiX

hosa

Dept a

t KC

Plan a

project b

etween the

KC M

usic School and

Lebone

Centre a

nd/or D

aka

wa

Centre

Support the Classroom Library

Project and 'Tipping Point' book

donation campaign of the

Lebone Centre

Facilitate engagement in

enrichment sessions with the

ACE kids from Lebone Centre

Embed CE with KC staff and into the school programme as a way forward

Evaluate and report on

CE activities for 2020

Integrate CE with

environmental theme

Set up opportunities for

partnership with

community projects

Finalise relationship with

Lebone Centre

Implement

community

partnership projects

and do relevant

journalism

Every pupil at KC is

involved in some

form of community

engagement

Strategy: To promote, nurture and encourage personal and social growth and leadership potential through a process of developing character, independence and spiritual integrity amongst all members of the Kingswood community.

Philosophy: Care

Responsible: Tim Marshall

Accountable: Tim Marshall

Consulted: Chapel Stewards & Steercom



2021

2022

10. Pastoral Strategy

2020

Governor: Bishop Jacob FreemantleThe governing body should govern the ethics of the organisation in a way that

supports the establishment of an ethical culture.

Pla

n w

ork

shop w

ith

Meth

odist Sc

hool’s

Heads and C

hapla

ins

Pla

n, p

rep

are

and

m

ark

et

Da

ds

and

La

ds

Weeke

nd

Cele

bra

te 2

00 ye

ars o

f

Meth

odism

in th

e

Easte

rn C

ape

Methodist Schools

Heads and Chaplain’s

workshop

Run Dads and Lads Weekend

Evaluate fundraising for

lights and cameras in

Chapel

Review and rewriteConfirmationmaterial

Promote College’s Go Green initiative through Chapel themes and services

Research and plan

Enneagram resources for

Senior School

Prom

ote fu

ndra

isers

for

light

ing a

nd c

amera

s in

Chapel

3 MRET

3 MRET

3 M

RET

3

MRET

Dads and Lads

Weekend

Expand

Enneagram

programme for

leadership and

spiritual growth

Enneagram

resources for

parents

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