EVENTS/TRAINING

TRAINING CALENDAR

HOW TO… keep your identity as an independent school but also embrace diversity

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 29 Jan 2025, 15:00

Webinar

Presenter: Sally Hurlin

Focus: Educators in Independent Schools, Post Level 1, Managers, Owners, members of Boards & the ECD sector

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Assessment and SBA in Gr R

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 30 Jan 2025, 15:00

Webinar

Presenter: Dr Elda Thiart

How to Conduct Grade R Assessment.

Focus: Grade R educators

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SAOU North West: Workplace representative training

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 3 Feb 2025, 14:00

Venue: Laerskool Vastrap, Rustenburg

Presenters: Dr Johan Kruger, Me Surika Coetzee-Myburgh

Workplace representative empowerment training session.

Focus: SAOU Workplace representatives

Contact the SAOU North West for more information

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The use of WhatsApp in teaching, assessment and administration, with emphasis on Channels and communities

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 3 Feb 2025, 15:00

Webinar

Presenter: Dr Pauline Hanekom

This session focuses on utilizing WhatsApp to facilitate effective teaching and assessment through the use of Channels and communities.

Focus: Intersen & FET Phase

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SACE registration: Requirements and online process

Presentation language: English

Date & Time: 4 Feb 2025, 14:00 - 16:00

Webinar

Presenter: Tebogo Mokgolobotho & Solomon Mashaba

Contact 012 023 1333 for more information

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HOW TO… help children deal with bullying through the means of emotional regulation

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 5 Feb 2025, 15:00

Webinar

Presenter: Marelé Venter

Focus: Educators in Post Level 1, Beginner -, LSOB teachers & therapists

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SAOU Gauteng: SAOU Ambassadors

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 6 Feb 2025, 10:00 - 15:00

Cost: Free of charge

Venue: SAOU Executive Centre, Garsfontein, Pretoria

Presenters: Gwendy Behr; Bernard Veenemans; Lee-Ann Lowe; Wilma Henn

  • Role and responsibilities of a SAOU WPR
  • Observers during shortlisting and interviews
  • Conflict Management
  • Launch: Digital Manual for SAOU WPR.

Focus: SAOU Workplace Representatives

Contact the SAOU Gauteng for more information

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SAOU Limpopo: Flambojante eerste 100 dae van Gr 1

Presentation language: Afrikaans

Date & Time: 6 Feb 2025, 11:30

Cost: R50-00 SAOU Members | R100-00 Non-members

Venue: Laerskool Tzaneen

Unlock the potential of the first 100 days in Grade 1! The first 100 days in grade 1 lay the foundation for a child's entire school career. This is a crucial period where everything from language to math comprehension begins to take shape. But how do we ensure that young learners are prepared for success from day one?

Focus: FP & Gr 1

Contact the SAOU Limpopo for more information

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SAOU Free State: The 101 of mastering challenges like, differentiation, barriers to learning & learner behaviour 

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 6 Feb 2025, 12:30

Cost: R150-00 SAOU Members | R300-00 Non-members

Venue: Orion Special School, Welkom

Presenters: Dr. Carina Vlachos & Prof Salomé Human-Vogel 

This event provides teachers from both mainstream- and special schools with a wealth of information and skills that will equip them to deal with and understand behavioural problems due to learning barriers. Our experienced speakers will also share their experience of how to deal with and address some of the less visible barriers in the classroom and implement differentiation in an easy way.

Focus: LSEN & Independent schools

Contact the SAOU Free State for more information

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Coding and Robotics

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 6 Feb 2025, 15:00

Webinar

Presenter: Annél van Rooyen

How to teach Robotics and Coding in the Foundation Phase - what more can I do?

Focus: ECD & Foundation Phase educators

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2024 - 2025 Skoolleier Mentorskapprogram

Presentation language:   Afrikaans

Date & Time: 7 - 8 Feb 2025, 13:00

Cost: R150-00 SAOU Members | R300-00 Non-members

Venue: Protea Hotel Stellenbosch

The School Leader Mentorship Program is focused on empowering school principals and leaders, with a need for knowledge and advice from experts, in order to tackle the challenges of leadership with self-assurance.

The total duration of the program is 12 months.

Focus: School Principals & Leaders

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SAOU KZN: Post Level 1 Seminar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 8 Feb 2025, 08:00

Cost: R250-00 pp

Venue: Fort Mistake Lodge

Presenter: Innes Kritzinger

Educational Assistance

911 for the waves that break against you daily

Join our insightful seminar, which will provide you with effective strategies for overcoming the "waves" that are hitting against you.

Focus: School Management

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SAOU North West: Workplace representative training

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 10 Feb 2025, 14:00

Venue: Laerskool ML Fick, Potchefstroom

Presenter: Dr Johan Kruger, Me Surika Coetzee-Myburgh

Workplace representative empowerment training session.

Focus: SAOU Workplace representatives

Contact the SAOU North West for more information

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The use of ChatGPT and Artificial Intelligence in the classroom: What every teacher should know

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 10 Feb 2025, 15:00

Webinar

Presenter: Dr DJ Cloete

This session focuses on the development of Artificial Intelligence, with a particular emphasis on ChatGPT, and outlines key insights every educator should be aware of.

Focus: Intersen & FET Phase

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How to manage and address staff absenteeism

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 11 Feb 2025, 15:00

Webinar

Presenter: Willie van der Merwe

Managing leave is a challenge and can be detrimental to learners. How does a principal go about being fair to staff and learners.

Focus: School Management

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HOW TO…deal with bullies in the workplace

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 12 Feb 2025, 15:00

Webinar

Presenter: Marie Botma

Focus: Post Level 1, Beginner - and LSEN teachers, therapist, admin staff, Independent schools, office-based workers, managers & members of Boards

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Preschool registrations in 2025

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 13 Feb 2025, 15:00

Webinar

Presenter: Carita Visser

Key information and considerations for kindergarten teachers.

Focus: ECD educators

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SAOU Western Cape: Workshop for New Educators

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 14 Feb 2025

Cost: R250-00 SAOU Members | R350-00 Non-members

Venue: Protea Hotel, Techno Park, Stellenbosch

Tips for post level 1 educators - how to win your class, practical examples for interactive learning environment. What is expected of you? How do you support learners with learning barriers?

Focus: New educators in the profession

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SAOU North West: Eerste 100 Dae van Graad 1

Presentation language: Afrikaans

Date & Time: 17 Feb 2025, 12:30

Cost: R50-00 SAOU Members | R100-00 Non-members

Venue: Potchefstroom Central School, Potchefstroom

We invite all Grade 1 educators to register for this training. In this hands-on training session, you will discover how to engaging the learners' senses and muscles can promote their brain development - helping children to grasp language and math skills more effectively.

Focus: Foundation Phase educators

Contact the SAOU North West for more information

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Assessment for Learning 1…what is Assessment for Learning?

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 17 Feb 2025, 15:00

Webinar

This training is an invaluable opportunity for educators to deepen their understanding of Assessment for Learning and its application in the classroom. 

Focus: Intersen & FET Phase

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How can the teacher maintain a balance between Work and Home?

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 18 Feb 2025, 15:00

Webinar

Presenter: Louis Dey

Teachers are under pressure to find a balance between the demands of the job and family responsibilities.

Focus: School Management

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SAOU Limpopo: Flambojante eerste 100 dae van Gr 1

Presentation language: Afrikaans

Date & Time: 19 Feb 2025, 11:30

Cost: R50-00 SAOU Members | R100-00 Non-members

Venue: Laerskool Nylstroom

Unlock the potential of the first 100 days in Grade 1! The first 100 days in grade 1 lay the foundation for a child's entire school career. This is a crucial period where everything from language to math comprehension begins to take shape. But how do we ensure that young learners are prepared for success from day one?

Focus: FP & Gr 1

Contact the SAOU Limpopo for more information

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SAOU Mpumalanga: The 101 of mastering challenges like, differentiation, barriers to learning & learner behaviour 

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 19 Feb 2025, 12:30

Cost: R150-00 SAOU Members | R300-00 Non-members

Venue:  Staatspresident CR Swart Laerskool, Middelburg

Presenters: Prof Salomé Human-Vogel & Willemien Strydom

This event provides teachers from both mainstream- and special schools with a wealth of information and skills that will equip them to deal with and understand behavioural problems due to learning barriers. Our experienced speakers will also share their experience of how to deal with and address some of the less visible barriers in the classroom and implement differentiation in an easy way.

Focus: LSEN & Independent Schools

Contact the SAOU Mpumalanga for more information

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SAOU Gauteng: Pivot point of the school

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 19 Feb 2025, 14:00 - 17:00

Cost: R100-00 SAOU Members | R200-00 Non-members

Venue: SAOU Executive Centre, Garsfontein, Pretoria

  • Leave(CS+PS)
  • IOD
  • Pilir
  • Rights and responsibilities
  • SA-SAMS/D6

Focus: Admin Staff

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HOW TO…implement correct placement in Special Needs Schools according to cognitive ability

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 19 Feb 2025, 15:00

Webinar

Presenter: Bernard Veenemans

Focus: Mainstream -, LSEN teachers and therapist

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SAOU Mpumalanga: The 101 of mastering challenges like, differentiation, barriers to learning & learner behaviour 

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 20 Feb 2025, 12:30

Cost: R150-00 SAOU Members | R300-00 Non-members

Venue: Laerskool Kruinpark, Secunda

Presenters: Willemien Strydom en Dr. Salomé Human-Vogel 

This event provides teachers from both mainstream- and special schools with a wealth of information and skills that will equip them to deal with and understand behavioural problems due to learning barriers. Our experienced speakers will also share their experience of how to deal with and address some of the less visible barriers in the classroom and implement differentiation in an easy way.

Focus: LSEN & Independent Schools

Contact the SAOU Mpumalanga for more information

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Mathematics workshop: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 20 Feb 2025, 15:00

Webinar

Presenter: Wouda Muller

Explore the fun in Foundation phase Mathematics.

Focus: Foundation Phase educators

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SAOU Eastern Cape: Principals' Gathering 2025

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 21 Feb 2025, 14:00 - 22 Feb 2025 09:00

Cost: R600-00 SAOU Members| R750-00 Non-members

Venue: Lombardini Game Farm 

Focus: Eastern Cape Principals

Contact the SAOU Eastern Cape for more information

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SAOU KZN: Leaders Conference 2025

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 21 Feb 2025, 14:00 - 22 Feb 2025 09:00

Cost: R600-00 SAOU Members| R700-00 Non-members

Venue: Sakabula Lodge

Programme

The SAOU would like to invite you to our Learders' Summit: "Education in the future is you responsibility as a leader".

In a rapidly changing world, it is essential that our education systems not only keep up with the changes but also plan and think innovatively to prepare our learners for a successful future.

Focus: KZN School Leaders

Contact the SAOU KZN for more information

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SAOU North West: Eerste 100 Dae van Graad 1

Presentation language: Afrikaans

Date & Time: 24 Feb 2025, 12:30

Cost: R50-00 SAOU Members | R100-00 Non-members

Venue: Laerskool Rustenburg, Rustenburg

We invite all Grade 1 educators to register for this training. In this hands-on training session, you will discover how to engaging the learners' senses and muscles can promote their brain development - helping children to grasp language and math skills more effectively.

Focus: Foundation Phase educators

Contact the SAOU North West for more information

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Assessment for Learning 2…how do I establish a baseline for assessing reading, writing, and listening?

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 24 Feb 2025, 15:00

Webinar

This session will empower you to assess and support your learners more effectively, ultimately contributing to improved learning outcomes.

Focus: Intersen & FET Phase

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SAOU Gauteng: SAOU Ambassadors

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 26 Feb 2025, 10:00 - 15:00

Cost: Free of charge

Venue: Hoërskool Drie Riviere

Presenters: Gwendy Behr; Bernard Veenemans; Lee-Ann Lowe; Wilma Henn

  • Role and responsibilities of a SAOU WPR
  • Observers during shortlisting and interviews
  • Conflict Management
  • Launch: Digital Manual for SAOU WPR.

Focus: SAOU Workplace Representatives

Contact the SAOU Gauteng for more information

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HOW TO… effectively utilise a small staff corps at an independent school

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 26 Feb 2025, 15:00

Webinar

Presenter: Saskia Meijer

Focus: Staff, management, Boards of small Independent schools or smaller departmental schools

Contact the Professional Development for more information

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SAOU Gauteng: The 101 of mastering challenges like, differentiation, barriers to learning & learner behaviour 

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 27 Feb 2025, 12:30

Cost: R150-00 SAOU Members | R300-00 Non-members

Venue: SAOU Executive Centre, Garsfontein, Pretoria

Presenters: Prof Salomé Human-Vogel & Me. Azette Engelbrecht

This event provides teachers from both mainstream- and special schools with a wealth of information and skills that will equip them to deal with and understand behavioural problems due to learning barriers. Our experienced speakers will also share their experience of how to deal with and address some of the less visible barriers in the classroom and implement differentiation in an easy way.

Focus: LSEN & Independent schools

Contact the SAOU Gauteng for more information

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Toddlers who bite

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 27 Feb 2025, 15:00

Webinar

Presenter: Elrika Beukes

How to support toddlers who engage in biting behavior.

Focus: ECD educators

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SAOU Free State: SACE Drive

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 28 Feb 2025

Venue: Welkom

Focus: All Free State eductors

Contact the SAOU Free State for more information

SAOU Eastern Cape: Empowerment Session

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 1 March 2025 08:30

Cost: R350-00 SAOU Members| R450-00 Non-members

Venue: Young Park PS

Focus: Eastern Cape Educators

Contact the SAOU Eastern Cape for more information

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SAOU North West: Posvlak 1 Opleiding

Presentation language: Afrikaans

Date & Time: 1 March 2025, 09:00

Cost: R50-00 SAOU Members | R100-00 Non-members

Venue: Laerskool Rustenburg, Rustenburg

We invite all Grade 1 educators to register for this training. In this hands-on training session, you will discover how to engaging the learners' senses and muscles can promote their brain development - helping children to grasp language and math skills more effectively.

Focus: Foundation Phase educators

Contact the SAOU North West for more information

Assessment for Learning 3…how do I approach projects in languages and how do I use rubrics optimally?

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 3 March 2025, 15:00

Webinar

This session is designed to equip educators with the basic strategies for approaching language projects and leveraging rubrics. 

Focus: Intersen & FET Phase

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SAOU Western Cape: The 101 of mastering challenges like, differentiation, barriers to learning & learner behaviour 

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 4 March 2025, 12:30

Cost: R150-00 SAOU Members | R300-00 Non-members

Venue: George

Presenter: Willemien Strydom & Me Azette Engelbrecht

This event provides teachers from both mainstream- and special schools with a wealth of information and skills that will equip them to deal with and understand behavioural problems due to learning barriers. Our experienced speakers will also share their experience of how to deal with and address some of the less visible barriers in the classroom and implement differentiation in an easy way.

Focus: LSEN & Independent schools

Contact the SAOU Western Cape for more information

HOW TO… effectively implement and teach the new vocational subjects

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 5 March 2025, 15:00

Webinar

Presenter: PC Van Rooyen

Focus: Educators in LSEN schools

Contact the Professional Development for more information

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SAOU Northern Cape: School Management Team Seminar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans (the event will be mostly in Afrikaans)

Date & Time: 6 - 7 March 2025, 08:00

Cost: R1250-00 SAOU Members | R1875-00 Non-members

Venue: Life Church, Kimberley

Ethical Leadership

Fokus: Northern Cape SMT's

Contact SAOU Northern Cape for more information

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SAOU Western Cape: The 101 of mastering challenges like, differentiation, barriers to learning & learner behaviour 

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 6 March 2025, 12:30

Cost: R150-00 SAOU Members | R300-00 Non-members

Venue: Northern suburbs

This event provides teachers from both mainstream- and special schools with a wealth of information and skills that will equip them to deal with and understand behavioural problems due to learning barriers. Our experienced speakers will also share their experience of how to deal with and address some of the less visible barriers in the classroom and implement differentiation in an easy way.

Focus: LSEN & Independent schools

Contact the SAOU Western Cape for more information

SAOU Gauteng: Novice Educators - Foundations of Excellence

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 6 March 2025, 14:00 - 17:00

Cost: R100-00 SAOU Members| R200-00 Non-members

Venue: SAOU Executive Centre, Garsfontein, Pretoria

Presenters: SACE; Gwendy Behr; SAOU Professional Services 

  • Training for newly appointed teachers: 2 years and less experience in teaching
  • What are my rights and responsibilities as educator?
  • Pitfalls: In loco parentis, Corporal Punishment, Harrassment, Conflict Management and more
  • Curriculum Matters
  • SACE Code of Professional Ethics and Teacher Professionalization

Focus: Novice Educators

Contact the SAOU Gauteng for more information

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Why do play, learning and stimulation go hand in hand?

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 6 March 2025, 15:00

Webinar

Presenter: Marezelda Combrinck

How to create an effective learning environment that stimulates all areas of development.

Focus: ECD & Foundation Phase educators

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SAOU North West: Hot topics Breakfast

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 7 March 2025 08:00

Cost: t.b.c.

Venue: Elgro Hotel, Potchefstroom

Presenter: Emma Sadleir - The Digital Law Co 

Focus: SMT's

Contact the SAOU North West for more information

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Assessment of Learning 1…how to compile my own question paper 1 in Languages, with reference to the selection of weighting and content?

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 10 March 2025, 15:00

Webinar

Presenter: Isabella Janse van Nieuwenhuysen

This session focuses on the compilation and requirements of paper 1, with particular emphasis on the key components to include and where to locate relevant texts.

Focus: Intersen & FET Phase

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SAOU Limpopo: WPR Empowerment

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 11 March 2025, 12:00

Cost: Free of charge

Venue: L/S Eenheid, Nylstroom 

Focus: SAOU Workplace representatives

Contact the SAOU Limpopo for more information

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SAOU Limpopo: SAOU/FEDSAS Hot topic breakfast/conversation

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 12 March 2025, 07:00

Cost: R150-00 pp

Venue: PHS Polokwane 

Presenter: Mnr Hennie Combrink - FEDSAS

Stay at the forefront of the rapidly evolving world of education! Join us for an exciting event where we tackle the most pressing issues in education. Hear from expert presenters.  Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed, expand your knowledge and be part of the conversation that drives change in education.

Focus: Principals, Deputy Principals, SGB Chairperson, SGB Deputy Cahirperson as well as any other person that wishes to attend

Contact the SAOU Limpopo for more information

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HOW TO… facilitate difficult conversations with parents, colleagues and staff members

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 12 March 2025, 15:00

Webinar

Presenter: Jaco Lessing

Focus: Staff and managers of Independent schools and Departmental schools

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Preschool playground safety

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 13 March 2025, 15:00

Webinar

Presenter: Yolandi van den Heever

Create a safe environment for the learners.

Focus: ECD educators

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Assessment of Learning 2...the use of Barret's taxonomy in compiling question papers

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 17 March 2025, 15:00

Webinar

Presenter: Wayne Smit

The use of a taxonomy is cardinal in the development of assessment instruments. How can Barrett's Taxonomy be applied to streamline this process?

Focus: Intersen educators

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SAOU KZN: Interpretation of Discipline and corporal punishment according to BELA

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 18 March 2025, 14:00

Cost: R60-00 pp

Venue: Arboretum Primêre Skool, Richardsbaai 

Presenters: SAOU Legal Department

Focus: All educators

Contact the SAOU KZN for more information

SAOU Gauteng: Strategic thinking=Long term success

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 19 March 2025, 09:00 - 15:00

Cost: R150-00 SAOU Members| R300-00 Non-members

Venue: SAOU Executive Centre, Garsfontein, Pretoria

  • Section 38A
  • CPT
  • Financial Management
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Wellness
  • Diversity and transformation

Focus: Principals & Deputy principals

Contact the SAOU Gauteng for more information

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SAOU KZN: Interpretation of Discipline and corporal punishment according to BELA

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 19 March 2025, 14:00

Cost: R60-00 pp

Venue: Huttenpark, Newcastle

Presenters: SAOU Legal Department

Focus: All educators

Contact the SAOU KZN for more information

HOW TO…manage puberty and associated behaviour in LSEN learners

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 19 March Feb 2025, 15:00

Webinar

Presenter: Carina Vlachos

Focus: Mainstream - and LSEN teachers as well as therapists

Contact the Professional Development for more information

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SAOU Limpopo: WPR Empowerment

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 20 March 2025, 12:00

Cost: Free of charge

Venue: PEMPS Polokwane

Empowerment for WPR's 

Focus: SAOU Workplace representatives

Contact the SAOU Limpopo for more information

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SAOU KZN: Interpretation of Discipline and corporal punishment according to BELA

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 20 March 2025, 14:00

Cost: R60-00 pp

Venue: Lucas Meyer, Vryheid

Presenters: SAOU Legal Department

Focus: All educators

Contact the SAOU KZN for more information

Assessment for Learning 3... how do I use results as a diagnostic tool to contribute to teaching and learning? The use of the PIRLS results as an example

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 24 March 2025, 15:00

Webinar

Presenter: Prof Surette van Staden

Prof. Surette van Staden utilizes the results of the PIRLS assessment to demonstrate how these findings can enhance our teaching strategies. 

Focus: Intersen & FET Phase

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SAOU Limpopo: WPR Empowerment

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 25 March 2025, 12:00

Cost: Free of charge

Venue: Merensky Landbou Akademie, Tzaneen

Empowerment for WPR's 

Focus: SAOU Workplace representatives

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SAOU Eastern Cape: Retirement Appointments

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 31 March 2025 08:30

Venue: SAOU Eastern Cape offices, Cotswold Office Park, Suite Nr 4, Bartonweg 21, Cotswold, Gqeberha

Focus: Eastern Cape Educators

Contact the SAOU Eastern Cape for more information

The use of Google School to support assessment and administration

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 31 March 2025, 15:00

Webinar

Presenter: Kevin Sherman

This session focuses on utilizing Google school to enhance accessibility in teaching, assessment and administration. 

Focus: Intersen & FET Phase

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SAOU Free State: The 101 of mastering challenges like, differentiation, barriers to learning & learner behaviour 

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 10 April 2025, 12:30

Cost: R150-00 SAOU Members | R300-00 Non-members

Venue: Bloemfontein

This event provides teachers from both mainstream- and special schools with a wealth of information and skills that will equip them to deal with and understand behavioural problems due to learning barriers. Our experienced speakers will also share their experience of how to deal with and address some of the less visible barriers in the classroom and implement differentiation in an easy way.

Focus: LSEN & Independent schools

Contact the SAOU Free State for more information

SAOU KZN: The 101 of mastering challenges like, differentiation, barriers to learning & learner behaviour 

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 14 April 2025, 12:30

Cost: R150-00 SAOU Members | R300-00 Non-members

Venue: Dundee

This event provides teachers from both mainstream- and special schools with a wealth of information and skills that will equip them to deal with and understand behavioural problems due to learning barriers. Our experienced speakers will also share their experience of how to deal with and address some of the less visible barriers in the classroom and implement differentiation in an easy way.

Focus: LSEN & Independent schools

Contact the SAOU KZN for more information

SAOU Eastern Cape: Hot Topics Breakfast

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 15 April 2025, 08:30

Cost: R150-00 pp

Venue: Ooskus Gimnasium PS, East Londen

This is a unique opportunity to: Gain insights from experts in the field, share best practices and challenges, to network and build relationships with colleagues.

Focus: All Eastern Cape eductors

Contact the SAOU Eastern Cape for more information

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SAOU KZN: The 101 of mastering challenges like, differentiation, barriers to learning & learner behaviour 

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 15 April 2025, 12:30

Cost: R150-00 SAOU Members | R300-00 Non-members

Venue: Richard's Bay

This event provides teachers from both mainstream- and special schools with a wealth of information and skills that will equip them to deal with and understand behavioural problems due to learning barriers. Our experienced speakers will also share their experience of how to deal with and address some of the less visible barriers in the classroom and implement differentiation in an easy way.

Focus: LSEN & Independent schools

Contact the SAOU KZN for more information

SAOU KZN: The 101 of mastering challenges like, differentiation, barriers to learning & learner behaviour 

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 16 April 2025, 12:30

Cost: R150-00 SAOU Members | R300-00 Non-members

Venue: Durban

This event provides teachers from both mainstream- and special schools with a wealth of information and skills that will equip them to deal with and understand behavioural problems due to learning barriers. Our experienced speakers will also share their experience of how to deal with and address some of the less visible barriers in the classroom and implement differentiation in an easy way.

Focus: LSEN & Independent schools

Contact the SAOU KZN for more information

SAOU KZN: Staff workload and leave arrangements

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 22 April 2025, 14:00

Cost: R60-00 pp

Venue: Huttenpark, Newcastle

Presenter: Innes Kritzinger

Focus: All educators

Contact the SAOU KZN for more information

SAOU KZN: Staff workload and leave arrangements

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 23 April 2025, 14:00

Cost: R60-00 pp

Venue: Lucas Meyer, Vryheid

Presenter: Innes Kritzinger

Focus: All educators

Contact the SAOU KZN for more information

SAOU KZN: Staff workload and leave arrangements

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 24 April 2025, 14:00

Cost: R60-00 pp

Venue: Arboretum Primêre Skool, Richardsbaai

Presenter: Innes Kritzinger

Focus: All educators

Contact the SAOU KZN for more information

SAOU KZN: Staff workload and leave arrangements

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 5 May 2025, 14:00

Cost: R60-00 pp

Venue: Monument Primêre Skool, Ladysmith

Presenter: Innes Kritzinger

Focus: All educators

Contact the SAOU KZN for more information

SAOU KZN: Staff workload and leave arrangements

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 6 May 2025, 14:00

Cost: R60-00 pp

Venue: Riverwood College, Pietermaritzburg

Presenter: Innes Kritzinger

Focus: All educators

Contact the SAOU KZN for more information

SAOU Northern Cape: The 101 of mastering challenges like, differentiation, barriers to learning & learner behaviour 

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 7 May 2025, 12:30

Cost: R150-00 SAOU Members | R300-00 Non-members

Venue: Kimberley

This event provides teachers from both mainstream- and special schools with a wealth of information and skills that will equip them to deal with and understand behavioural problems due to learning barriers. Our experienced speakers will also share their experience of how to deal with and address some of the less visible barriers in the classroom and implement differentiation in an easy way.

Focus: LSEN & Independent schools

Contact the SAOU Northern Cape for more information

SAOU KZN: Staff workload and leave arrangements

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 7 May 2025, 14:00

Cost: R60-00 pp

Venue: Port Shepstone

Presenter: Innes Kritzinger

Focus: All educators

Contact the SAOU KZN for more information

SAOU KZN: Staff workload and leave arrangements

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 13 May 2025, 14:00

Cost: R60-00 pp

Venue: Kuswag, Durban

Presenter: Innes Kritzinger

Focus: All educators

Contact the SAOU KZN for more information

SAOU Limpopo: The 101 of mastering challenges like, differentiation, barriers to learning & learner behaviour 

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 14 May 2025, 12:30

Cost: R150-00 SAOU Members | R300-00 Non-members

Venue: Kimberley

This event provides teachers from both mainstream- and special schools with a wealth of information and skills that will equip them to deal with and understand behavioural problems due to learning barriers. Our experienced speakers will also share their experience of how to deal with and address some of the less visible barriers in the classroom and implement differentiation in an easy way.

Focus: LSEN & Independent schools

Contact the SAOU Limpopo for more information

SAOU KZN: Staff workload and leave arrangements

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 15 May 2025, 14:00

Cost: R60-00 pp

Venue: Dundee Jnr Skool, Dundee

Presenter: Innes Kritzinger

Focus: All educators

Contact the SAOU KZN for more information

SAOU North West: The 101 of mastering challenges like, differentiation, barriers to learning & learner behaviour 

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 20 May 2025, 12:30

Cost: R150-00 SAOU Members | R300-00 Non-members

Venue: E.S le Grange, Potchefstroom

This event provides teachers from both mainstream- and special schools with a wealth of information and skills that will equip them to deal with and understand behavioural problems due to learning barriers. Our experienced speakers will also share their experience of how to deal with and address some of the less visible barriers in the classroom and implement differentiation in an easy way.

Focus: LSEN & Independent schools

Contact the SAOU North West for more information

SAOU Eastern Cape: Leaders' Conference

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 23 May - 24 May 2025, 08:30

Cost: R1400-00 SAOU Members| R1600-00 Non-members

Venue: Mpekweni Beach Resort

The SAOU welcomes all School Management Teams to attend this informative Leaders’ Conference.

Focus: SMT's

Contact the SAOU Eastern Cape for more information

Register Here

SAOU Eastern Cape: The 101 of mastering challenges like, differentiation, barriers to learning & learner behaviour

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 4 June 2025, 12:30

Cost: R150-00 SAOU Members | R300-00 Non-members

Venue: Merryvale School, Gqeberha

This event provides teachers from both mainstream- and special schools with a wealth of information and skills that will equip them to deal with and understand behavioural problems due to learning barriers. Our experienced speakers will also share their experience of how to deal with and address some of the less visible barriers in the classroom and implement differentiation in an easy way..

Focus: LSEN and Inclusive Educators

Contact the SAOU Eastern Cape for more information

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SAOU Eastern Cape: Gr R Empowerment Session

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 7 June 2025, 08:00

Cost: R400-00 SAOU Members| R550-00 Non-members

Venue: Mount Pleasant PS     

Is your focus Grade R learners?

It is important for the SAOU to empower and keep our educators informed by offering training in your province. In this way you can keep abreast of the changes in Gr R.

We would like to invite all Grade R and Grade 1 teachers, as well as Heads of Departments and Grade Heads to attend the empowerment session with the SAOU. Come and ‘play’ together and learn how to be the best Teacher for our Gr R learners.

Focus: Gr R educators

Contact the SAOU Eastern Cape for more information

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SAOU Eastern Cape: Retirement Appointments

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 28 June 2025 08:30

Venue: SAOU Eastern Cape offices, Cotswold Office Park, Suite Nr 4, Bartonweg 21, Cotswold, Gqeberha

Focus: Eastern Cape students

Contact the SAOU Eastern Cape for more information

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SAOU KZN: How can a teacher maintain a positive attitude towards teaching?

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 5 Aug 2025, 14:00

Cost: R60-00 pp

Venue: Arboretum Primêre Skool, Richardsbaai

Presenter: Innes Kritzinger

Focus: All educators

Contact the SAOU KZN for more information

SAOU KZN: How can a teacher maintain a positive attitude towards teaching?

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 6 Aug 2025, 14:00

Cost: R60-00 pp

Venue: Pongola Akademie, Pongola

Presenter: Innes Kritzinger

Focus: All educators

Contact the SAOU KZN for more information

SAOU KZN: How can a teacher maintain a positive attitude towards teaching?

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 7 Aug 2025, 14:00

Cost: R60-00 pp

Venue: Monument Primêre Skool, Ladysmith

Presenter: Innes Kritzinger

Focus: All educators

Contact the SAOU KZN for more information

SAOU KZN: How can a teacher maintain a positive attitude towards teaching?

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 12 Aug 2025, 14:00

Cost: R60-00 pp

Venue: Riverwood College, Pietermaritzburg

Presenter: Innes Kritzinger

Focus: All educators

Contact the SAOU KZN for more information

SAOU KZN: How can a teacher maintain a positive attitude towards teaching?

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 13 Aug 2025, 14:00

Cost: R60-00 pp

Venue: Port Shepstone, Suidkus

Presenter: Innes Kritzinger

Focus: All educators

Contact the SAOU KZN for more information

SAOU KZN: How can a teacher maintain a positive attitude towards teaching?

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 14 Aug 2025, 14:00

Cost: R60-00 pp

Venue: Toti High School, Durban

Presenter: Innes Kritzinger

Focus: All educators

Contact the SAOU KZN for more information

SAOU Western Cape: Admin Day

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 28 Aug 2025, 08:00 - 14:00

Venue: Protea Hotel, Techno Park, Stellenbosch

Pamper day for admin staff and secretaries

More info to follow in 2025

Focus:  Admin personnel at schools

Contact SAOU Western Cape for more information

Women Leadership Symposium 2025

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 29 - 30 Aug 2025

Venue: Gqeberha

More info to follow in 2025

Focus: Women educators in leadership positions

Contact SAOU for more information

Principals' Symposium 2025

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 31 Aug - 4 Sep 2025

Venue: Gqeberha

More info to follow in 2025

Focus: SAOU Principals & SMT's

Contact the Principals Symposium organisers for more information

SAOU Eastern Cape: Admin Pamper Day

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 19 Sep 2025, 08:00

Cost: R350-00 SAOU Members| R450-00 Non-members

Venue: t.b.c.     

Focus: School Admin

Contact the SAOU Eastern Cape for more information

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