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1 Chronicles 16:34

30th November 2023

In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:

  • Article by Judith Griessel: Guilty Pleas at Internal Disciplinary Enquiries
  • FEDSAS Independent Schools Mini-summit – The Business of Education: Managing Independence Effectively
  • Erith Budge “One pager” on sudden staff resignations and an intern solution

John 12:26

23rd November 2023

In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:

  • ACSI and ETDP SETA 2024 Bursary Application Process
  • Legal Services
  • ACSI Online Bookstore – New Addition – Teaching Redemptively by Donovan Graham
  • New Service Providers: SwitchedOn/BTEC as well as SCAS

Genesis 1:27

16th November 2023

In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:

  • Discussion document: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity in Christian Schools
  • SETA Update
  • Warm welcome to Lesotho schools
  • ACSI 2024 Calendar – updated
  • ACSI News Blog
  • Declaration: Children and digital technology

Romans 12:11

9th November 2023

In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:

  • ACSI Service: School Leadership Development – Principal Appraisal
  • ACSI Student Leadership and Learning
  • ACSI 2024 Calendar
  • BELA Bill
  • Resource: Janine Broughton/MathWorx

1 Peter 2:5

2nd November 2023

In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:

  • A few thoughts after the Springbok victory at the Rugby World Cup
  • DBE National Assessment Circular No.2 of 2023
  • Employment News: Parental Leave – important changes
  • ECD National Conference feedback

James 3:17

26 October 2023

In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:

  • School Principals Conference 2024
  • Zimbabwe Exemption Permits
  • ETDP SETA Funding 2024
  • Calendar of Events for the rest of 2023

Isaiah 58:11

12 October 2023

In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:

  • SACE Registration Issues Addressed
  • Book Orders
  • Calendar of Events: Register for the ECD Conference on 28 October 2023
  • Calendar of Events: Financial and Marketing Forum
  • Calendar of Events: Principal meetings
  • Resources and Service Providers

Romans 1:11-12

14 September 2023

In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:

  • In the News
  • Declaration of the 4th African Roundtable
  • Launch: Specialised workshop for Christian sports coaches and coordinators
  • Important ACSI Calendar events for the rest of the year

1 Samuel 12:16

7 September 2023

In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:

  • Update regarding the ACSI Team
  • Zimbabwe Conference feedback
  • Reminder: ‘God in Sport’ workshop for Christian sports coaches and coordinators
  • Reminder: Annual Book Orders are due 29 September
  • Important ACSI Calendar events for the rest of the year

Philippians 4:13

29 August 2023

In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:

  • In the News
  • Declaration of the 4th African Roundtable
  • Launch: Specialised workshop for Christian sports coaches and coordinators
  • Important ACSI Calendar events for the rest of the year

1 Thessalonians 1:3

10 August 2023

In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:

  • Annual Bulk Book Orders 2023/2024
  • Assessment and Moderation Online Workshops (closing date 18 August)
  • Important ACSI Calendar events for the rest of the year
  • Resources from Kodály Society of South Africa and SchoolScape IT

Romans 12:12

27 July 2023

In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:
  • Emerging Leaders Initiative 3
  • Salary Survey (closing date 11 August)
  • Assessment and Moderation Online Workshops
  • Important ACSI Calendar events for the rest of the year
  • New Service Providers and Resources.

1 John 4:19

20 July 2023

In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:

  • Good news from ACSI Zimbabwe
  • Emerging Leaders Initiative 3
  • Salary Survey
  • Assessment and Moderation Online Workshop
  • Important ACSI Calendar events for the rest of the year.

Isaiah 43:19

1 June 2023

In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:

– Kindly find attached a special Director’s Desk regarding the recent appointments in the national ACSI office.

Psalm 31:24

30 May 2023

In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:

  • Advocacy
    • Payment of Subsidies and Compliance of Schools
    • Changes for School Calendars in SA
  • SETA 2023 Payment Process
  • ACSI Important Dates and Events
  • Resources available to schools

2 Corinthians 3:18

13 April 2023

In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:
– ACSI Vacancy Adverts
  • Assistant Director
  • ECD Coordinator
  • – ACSI Online Employment and Labour Law Workshop, 15-16 May
    – ACSI Important Dates and Events

    Joshua 1: 5-6

    11 April 2023

    In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:

    – Kindly find attached an important letter from the ACSI Board Chairman

    Jeremiah 3:15

    27 March 2023

    In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:
    – Please take note of important communication to all subsidised schools outlining changes that will come into effect and that will have an impact on schools.

    Psalm 78:72

    27 February 2023

    In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:
    – Advocacy: Important documents for your attention.
    – ACSI National Director – Update from the ACSI Board.
    – ACSI Policies: the latest updates to policies on the ACSI website.
    – ACSI Important Dates and Events.
    – ChatGPT: Resources to help schools understand AI generation.

    Isaiah 60:1

    6 February 2023

    In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:
    – ACSI Africa News: Appointment of ACSI Africa Director.
    – ACSI SA: National Director – Vacancy Advert.
    – ACSI Important Dates and Events.

    Exodus 17:12

    20 January 2023

    In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:
    – Advocacy: documents for your attention.
    – ACSI Staff News: Introducing the new Assistant Director.
    – ACSI Important Dates for 2023.
    – Resources: Important opportunities for learning and development.

    Lamentations 3:22-24

    07 December 2022

    In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:
    Advocacy:
    • SACE
    o Foreign National Teachers
    o Registration Process for all Teachers
    • NAISA – Alternative Curriculums

    Psalm 126:3

    15 November 2022

    In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:
    – Advocacy:
    o Admission of Undocumented Learners
    o Energy Performance Certificate (CPC)
    o ZEP Permit Holders
    – ACSI Policy: Updates
    – ACSI Feedback on Activity for 2022
    – Resources: Erith Budge’s “One Pager” and a Coding and Robotics Resource Pack

    Joshua 1:6

    25 October 2022

    In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:
    – ACSI 2023 Partnership Contribution Structure
    – ACSI Policy Updates
    – A reminder of the upcoming events on the ACSI Event Calendar
    – ACSI Calendar 2023: dates of the main activities

    Ecclesiastes 4:9, 10, 12

    11 October 2022

    In this edition, please take note of the following highlights:
    – ACSI Salary Survey for 2022
    – ACSI-SETA 2023 Bursary Applications
    – A reminder of the upcoming events on the ACSI Event Calendar
    – Resources: Erith Budge’s “One Pager” and ACSI Zimbabwe online conference material