The exact boundary between private institutional power and public power is a subject of ongoing legal debate. In South Africa, independent schools have constitutional protection and legislation that governs their rights and responsibilities in a number of areas.

ISASA has created Guidelines on the Rights and Responsibilities of Independent Schools. The original Guidelines document was compiled in 2004 and revised in 2006 and 2007. The most recent update has just been completed and is available for download.

The Guidelines were drawn up with legal assistance and are based on the Constitution, relevant legislation and key principles.

The Guidelines have also been prepared in a spirit of co-operation with government and statutory bodies, in the best interests of quality education for all children.

SAHISA and ISASA are pleased to bring together two of the leading consultants in the United States independent school world, Dr Michael Thompson and Dr Robert Evans. Michael and Rob will be presenting a three-day conference in Bakubang, Pilanesberg and a number of workshops for independent school staff

The conference programme has been designed for school heads who have had two or more years of experience of headship, and offers a not-to-be-missed opportunity for thoughtful, stimulating dialogue and engagement with colleagues on the key relationships with parents, boards, teachers and pupils that heads must manage, and the psychological challenges of headship.

Please see the Thompson & Evans event page for additional information. 

The 3rd Conference of Pre-Primary and Primary School Heads, Teachers and Special Needs Teachers takes place from 26 to 28 August 2010 at Hillcrest Christian Academy. The Conference theme is Creating. Connecting. Changing.

This promises to give you a rare and precious opportunity to gain new knowledge and skills, revive your spirit and feel great about being a valued teacher.

The first Conference Brochure and Conference Cover Image are available for download. Schools will be supplied with further conference information early in 2010. A Conference website will also be available.

Administration and accommodation contact details are available on the Produly Primary Event Page.