The third school term for 2021 kicks off under strange circumstances. We closed early for the second term under a Covid wave and are now opening under the effects of looting and anarchy (+ Covid). The events of the past few days in our country have affected us all, some very close to our organization, especially in KZN and Gauteng.

Former President Nelson Mandela said: "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."  Listen to a message from FEDSAS staff during a time in our country where our children and schools need protection to give every child the opportunity to receive a quality education.

https://www.theeducationtrends.com/the-famous-nelson-mandela-education-quote/

The country’s inland provinces officially begin the school year on 12 January and conclude on 14 December. This equates to 199 actual school days across the four terms including the holidays. The coastal cluster of schools will start a week later on 19 January and conclude on 14 December.

Read the latest FEDSAS Centre for Technology E-Magazine Autumn Edition with exciting news. 

FEDSAS has a comprehensive training schedule that focuses on 12 sessions starting in the 3rd term of 2021. Phase Three of our SGB development develops further knowledge for all governors and school management teams. Each online session includes a Q&A session. Interspersed in the schedule are regular dedicated Q&A sessions.

This document includes links to our recent webinars, discussing the POPIA requirement. 

In addition, there are important links to our documents that will help you comply with the POPI Act. 

FEDSAS is the national representative organisation for governing bodies that informs, organises, mobilizes and develops its members to achieve and uphold the highest recognised international educational standards.