NN 22/2025: GEMS main member has three votes in the GEMS Board of Trustees election. Dr Louis Swanepoel, President of the SAOU, is one of the nominees.
- What provisions of the POPI Act are relevant to schools? Chapter 16.3.1 of the MSM
- Robotics and Coding Assessment webinar for Foundation Phase is now available in chapter 3.5 of the MCM
- Afrikaans HT & EAT Gr 4-7 Leerderboek en Onderwysersgidse for term 3 now available in the Manual for Classroom Management chapters 4.2 & 5.2
Focus Article:
Teacher Wellbeing in Crisis
Teachers' wellbeing in South Africa is in crisis. Many educators face burnout, stress, and lack of support. The SAOU’s Wellbeing Project offers 24/7 help, counselling, and resources.
WHY THE SAOU?
In short, the SAOU provides unequalled professional enrichment, professional support, quality service and value to you, the member.
- SAOU Help - Wellbeing programme
- Free online manuals for school and classroom management
- Excellent curriculum advice and training
- Labour related legal advice
- Inquiries regarding SACE support, conditions of employment, salaries and pensions
- Focus groups for specialised training, communication and services
- Access to recordings of virtual training events
- Education vacancies
- Regular, focused communication addresses all your educational needs
- FINSA, TO-Strand and Dwarswegstrand benefits
- One stop Service Center for all your questions
