Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 12 Aug 2026, 12:00 - 16:00

Cost: R85-00 SAOU-members | R170-00 Non-members

Venue: Laerskool M.L Fick, Potchefstroom

Presenters: Nita Pieterse & Mariska Steenkamp

The focus will be on practical strategies for a Language-Rich classroom and intervention strategies for learning challenges and diversity in the ECD Classroom.

Focus: ECD educators

Contact SAOU North West for more information

Presentation language: Afrikaans

Date & Time: 12 Aug 2026, 14:30

Cost: R200-00 SAOU-members | R400-00 Non-members

Venue: Hoërskool Oos-Moot, Pretoria

Presenter: Hannes van Wyk

The spotlight falls on the women who have touched his life, or who touch and inspired him. It is a conversation full of compassion, humour and wisdom that will delight any woman's heart. He touches people's hearts and emotions, but also provides laughter and humour.

Focus: All women in the education sector

Contact SAOU Gauteng for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 12 Aug 2026, 15:00

Cost: Free

Presenter: Marietha Malan 

Join our webinar to discover compassionate and practical strategies for supporting learners experiencing barriers to learning. 

Focus: LSEN & Inclusive educators

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English

Date & Time: 12 Aug 2026, 15:00 - 16:00

Cost: R300-00 SAOU-members | R600-00 Non-members (for the whole series)

This is a series of 7 sessions - all virtual except the last session which will be a face-to-face event in Bloemfontein. Aimed at empowering Management, SMT's, Principals and Deputy Principals in various aspects of management.

Participants will leave with:

•        A blueprint for leadership growth that is both personal and professional.

•        Practical strategies they can implement immediately in their schools.

•        Confidence in navigating challenges—from legal frameworks to staff morale.

•        A renewed sense of purpose and balance, ensuring they lead with vision while sustaining their own well-being.

In short, this series equips school leaders not only to manage but to inspire, align, and transform their schools into thriving communities.

Session 4: From Friction to Flow

Leading the Staffroom

• Boost morqale,
• Manage conflict
• Build a culture where teachers thrive

Focus: Management, SMT's, Principals & Deputy Principals

Contact SAOU Free State for more information

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 13 Aug 2026, 09:00 - 16:00

Cost: R500-00 SAOU-members | R800-00 Non-members

Venue: HTS Witbank

Presenters: L Moyane , C vd Walt, L Storm, M Mbiba, R vd Bergh, D vd Berg, Danie Heese, Paul Liddle, Constanze van der Walt

FEDSAS and the SAOU invites Newly Appointed and Aspiring School Principals to an event that equips leaders for success in education.

Focus: Newlyn Appointed Principals & Deputy Principals (FEDSAS) 

Contact SAOU Mpumalanga for more information

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 13 Aug 2026, 12:00 - 16:00

Cost: R85-00 SAOU-members | R170-00 Non-members

Venue: Laerskool Generaal Hendrik Schoeman, Brits

Presenters: Nita Pieterse & Mariska Steenkamp

The focus will be on practical strategies for a Language-Rich classroom and intervention strategies for learning challenges and diversity in the ECD Classroom.

Focus: ECD educators

Contact SAOU North West for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 13 Aug 2026, 15:00

Cost: Free

Presenter: Theresa van den Berg

Discover why curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, resilience, executive functioning and emotional development are becoming the true foundations of future readiness. Through engaging demonstrations, inspiring stories and simple, research-informed strategies, you'll discover how to prepare children from 3 years of age to Grade 1—and beyond for a lifetime of learning and for a world that is changing faster than ever before.

Focus: Pre-Primary 0 - 5 years

Contact Professional Services for more information

Presentation language: English

Date & Time: 17 Aug 2026, 14:00 - 16:00

Venue: Martie du Plessis School, Bloemfontein

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

How to implement accommodations with practical examples

Focus: All female educators

Contact SAOU Free State for more information

Presentation language: Afrikaans

Date & Time: 17 Aug 2026, 14:00

Venue: CPUT Wellington

Presenter: Raynardt Botha & Morné Janson

What is Article 17 & 18 and what to look out for to not get into trouble.

Focus: Students at CPUT Wellington

Contact SAOU Western Cape for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: Afrikaans

Date & Time: 17 Aug 2026, 15:00

Presenter: Henk Viljoen

This activity aims to holistically support learners' development by using dramatic techniques to create engaging, process-focused learning experiences. It emphasizes creating safe spaces for exploration, imagination and creative learning while building essential 21st-century skills.

Focus: Intersen educators

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: Afrikaans

Date & Time: 17 Aug 2026, 15:00

Cost: Free

Presenter: Anita Fourie

Reading with comprehension is the key to learning. Discover proven, practical strategies that help learners understand texts better, think critically, and confidently construct meaning from what they read.

Focus: Intersen

Contact Professional Services for more information

Presentation language: English

Date & Time: 18 Aug 2026, 12:00 - 16:00

Cost: Free SAOU-members | R100-00 Non-members

Venue: Laerskool Tzaneen

Presenter: Nita Pieterse

This training equips educators with practical strategies to develop children's auditory and perceptual-motor skills through purposeful, play-based activities. Strong perceptual skills support school readiness, literacy, numeracy, concentration, coordination, and overall learning success.

Focus: Pre-Primary 0 - 9 years

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 18 Aug 2026, 15:00

Cost: Free

Presenter: Helen Meyer

Join our webinar to explore how to identify, address and prevent bullying behaviour among colleagues in the workplace.

Focus: All interested parties

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 18 Aug 2026, 15:00

Presenter: Gwendy Behr

Classroom management & discipline and how to deal with difficult parents

Focus: Students & Interns in the education sector

Contact Gwendy Behr for more information

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 19 Aug 2026, 12:00 - 17:00

Cost: R85-00 SAOU-members | R170-00 Non-members

Venue: Laerskool Burgersdorp, Lichtenburg

Presenters: Alta Coetzee & Ronica Thompson

Early identification and timely support can make a lasting difference in a learner's educational journey. This training equips educators with the knowledge and practical strategies to recognise early indicators of learning and support needs, respond appropriately, and create an inclusive classroom where every learner has the opportunity to thrive in Mainstream schools.

Focus: Main stream educators educators

Contact SAOU North West for more information

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 19 Aug 2026, 13:30 - 17:00

Cost: Free SAOU-members | R100-00 Non-members

Venue: Laerskool Eureka, Kimberley

Presenter: Cornette Esterhuizen

Empower young learners with the skills they need for the future through engaging, hands-on coding and robotics activities. Teachers will explore innovative, age-appropriate strategies that develop problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication skills.

Focus: Foundation Phase

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 19 Aug 2026, 15:00

Presenter: Raynardt Botha

Your role as WPR

Focus: SAOU Workplace Representatives

Contact Raynardt Botha for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 19 Aug 2026, 15:00

Cost: Free

Presenter: Branwen Challens

Join our webinar to discover effective communication and marketing strategies to grow and promote your school successfully.

Focus: Educators of Independent Schools

Contact Professional Services for more information

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 20 Aug 2026, 12:00 - 17:00

Cost: R85-00 SAOU-members | R170-00 Non-members

Venue: Laerskool Rustenburg, Rustenburg

Presenters: Alta Coetzee & Ronica Thompson

Early identification and timely support can make a lasting difference in a learner's educational journey. This training equips educators with the knowledge and practical strategies to recognise early indicators of learning and support needs, respond appropriately, and create an inclusive classroom where every learner has the opportunity to thrive in Mainstream schools.

Focus: Main stream educators educators

Contact SAOU North West for more information

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 20 Aug 2026, 12:00 - 16:00

Cost: Free SAOU-members | R100-00 Non-members

Venue: Oosies Teddies skool, Laerskool Pietersburg-Oos

Presenter: Nita Pieterse

This training equips educators with practical strategies to develop children's auditory and perceptual-motor skills through purposeful, play-based activities. Strong perceptual skills support school readiness, literacy, numeracy, concentration, coordination, and overall learning success.

Focus: Pre-Primary 0 - 5 years

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: Engels & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 20 Aug 2026, 15:00

Cost: Free

Presenter: Chantè Pringle 

Discover why phonological awareness is one of the most important building blocks for successful reading development. This webinar explores how children recognise, discriminate, and manipulate sounds, and how these skills support reading and spelling.

Focus: Foundation Phase

Contact Professional Services for more information

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 21 Aug 2026, 07:00 - 10:00

Cost: R120-00 SAOU-members | R240-00 Non-members

Venue: Trio High School, Kroonstad

Presenter: Ronel Kleynhans

Burnout among school leaders costs far more than a workshop fee. Sick leave, poor decisions, staff turnover, and a declining school culture are all downstream consequences of undetected, unmanaged burnout. A single conversation with the right frameworks, at the right time changes what people notice and what they do about it.

Focus: Management, SMT's, Principals & Deputy Principals

Contact SAOU Free State for more information

Presentation language: Engels

Date & Time: 24 Aug 2026, 08:00 - 16:00

Cost: Free

Venue: Stanmore Secondary, Pinetown, KZN 

Don’t just measure learning – use assessment to improve it! Assessment that makes learning happen!Make assessment about more than just marks and reporting. Discover practical strategies to check learners’ understanding, provide meaningful feedback and adapt your teaching purposefully – all to support better learning outcomes. Learn how to use Assessment for Learning intentionally in your classroom and transform assessment from a measurement tool into a powerful tool for learning.

Focus: Gr R - 12

Contact Professional Services for more information

Presentation language: Engels

Date & Time: 26 Aug 2026, 08:00 - 16:00

Cost: Free

Venue: SAOU Executive Centre, Pretoria

Don’t just measure learning – use assessment to improve it! Assessment that makes learning happen!Make assessment about more than just marks and reporting. Discover practical strategies to check learners’ understanding, provide meaningful feedback and adapt your teaching purposefully – all to support better learning outcomes. Learn how to use Assessment for Learning intentionally in your classroom and transform assessment from a measurement tool into a powerful tool for learning.

Focus: Gr R - 12

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 26 Aug 2026, 15:00

Cost: Free

Presenter: Lindi Gericke 

Join our webinar to discover how strong collaboration with parents can help build a supportive team around every learner. 

Focus: LSEN & Inclusive Educators

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 27 Aug 2026, 15:00

Cost: Free

Presenter: Dr Kayla Willemse 

The session will focus on the underlying skills young learners develop, including fine motor coordination, laterality, spatial awareness, basic number understanding, language development and problem-solving. Participants will also be guided through simple, classroom-friendly activities that support coding without the use of tablets, screens or robots.

Focus: Pre-Primary 0 - 5 years

Contact Professional Services for more information

Registrations have closed. Contact Professional Services for more information about the waiting list.

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date: 28-29 Aug 2026

Cost: R1100-00 SAOU-members | R1675-00 Non-members

Contact Professional Services for more information

Presentation language: Engels

Date & Time: 28 Aug 2026, 08:00 - 16:00

Cost: Free

Venue: Laerskool Onze Rust, Bloemfontein 

Don’t just measure learning – use assessment to improve it! Assessment that makes learning happen!Make assessment about more than just marks and reporting. Discover practical strategies to check learners’ understanding, provide meaningful feedback and adapt your teaching purposefully – all to support better learning outcomes. Learn how to use Assessment for Learning intentionally in your classroom and transform assessment from a measurement tool into a powerful tool for learning.

Focus: Gr R - 12

Contact Professional Services for more information

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 30 Aug - 2 Sep  2026

Cost: R3 345-00 SAOU-members | R4 800-00 Non-members

Venue: Boardwalk Hotel and Conference Centre, Gqeberha

It's time to step up, improve your position and flex those leadership muscles! We invite all principals and deputy principals – both male and female – to join us for this years power event: The 30th SAOU Principals Symposium.

Register now for this SAOU flagship event of the year.

Visit the Principals' Symposium web page for more information

Registration opens on 18 March 2026 - there are only limited places available.

Focus: Principals and Deputy principals

Contact the Principals' Symposium organisers for more information

Presentation language: English

Date & Time: 31 Aug 2026, 13:00 - 15:30

Cost: Free

Venue: Booysens Beertjies, Pretoria

Presenter: Nita Pieterse & Leonie du Preez 

Effective Classroom Management is essential for Early Childhood Development (ECD) practitioners. Get some practical insight. 

Focus: ECD 0 - 9 years

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: Afrikaans

Date & Time: 31 Aug 2026, 15:00

Presenter: Anita Fourie

Make summary writing simple and effective. Discover practical strategies that help learners identify core ideas, select important information, and write concise, meaningful summaries with confidence.

Focus: Intersen educators

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 1 Sep 2026, 15:00

Cost: Free

Presenter: Dr. Louis Dey

Simple Truths about Leadership, People Choice, Culture and Performance.

Focus: SMT's

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 2 Sep 2026, 15:00

Cost: Free

Presenter: Danie van Loggerenberg

Join our webinar to discover how to protect learners, create safer school environments and promote responsible social media use in schools. 

Focus: Educators of Independent Schools

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: Engels & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 3 Sep 2026, 15:00

Cost: Free

Presenter: Michelle Van Biljon 

Trauma kan 'n diepgaande invloed hê op hoe jong kinders dink, voel, leer en met ander verbind. Hierdie webinaar ondersoek die impak van trauma op vroeë kinderontwikkeling, gedrag en emosionele welstand, en bied praktiese, trauma-ingeligte strategieë om veilige en ondersteunende omgewings te skep waar jong kinders kan herstel, groei en floreer.

Focus: Foundation Phase

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 7 Sep 2026, 15:00

Cost: Free

Presenter: Dr Elda Thiart

Holistic development focuses on nurturing the whole child by integrating physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and language development. When these areas of development are supported in a balanced way, they provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning, well-being, and success.

Focus: Pre-Primary 0 - 9 years

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 8 Sep 2026, 15:00

Cost: Free

Presenter: Lourens vd Merwe

Best practices for building a strong teaching team.

Focus: SMT's

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English

Date & Time: 8 Sep 2026, 15:00

Presenter: Cynthia Farrel

Policies and Legislation

Focus: TVET Educators

Contact Cynthia Farrell for more information

Presentation language: Engels

Date & Time: 9 Sept 2026, 08:00 - 16:00

Cost: Free

Venue: Laerskool Olienpark, Brits

Don’t just measure learning – use assessment to improve it! Assessment that makes learning happen!Make assessment about more than just marks and reporting. Discover practical strategies to check learners’ understanding, provide meaningful feedback and adapt your teaching purposefully – all to support better learning outcomes. Learn how to use Assessment for Learning intentionally in your classroom and transform assessment from a measurement tool into a powerful tool for learning.

Focus: Gr R - 12

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 9 Sep 2026, 15:00

Cost: Free

Presenter: Manie Botha - BrainTribe

Emotional regulation is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions in an appropriate way. As children develop emotional regulation, they are better able to cope with challenges, build positive relationships, and engage successfully in learning.

Focus: Pre-Primary 0 - 9 years

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English

Date & Time: 9 Sept 2026, 15:00 - 16:00

Cost: R300-00 SAOU-members | R600-00 Non-members (for the whole series)

This is a series of 7 sessions - all virtual except the last session which will be a face-to-face event in Bloemfontein. Aimed at empowering Management, SMT's, Principals and Deputy Principals in various aspects of management.

Participants will leave with:

•        A blueprint for leadership growth that is both personal and professional.

•        Practical strategies they can implement immediately in their schools.

•        Confidence in navigating challenges—from legal frameworks to staff morale.

•        A renewed sense of purpose and balance, ensuring they lead with vision while sustaining their own well-being.

In short, this series equips school leaders not only to manage but to inspire, align, and transform their schools into thriving communities.

Session 5: The Principal's Legal Toolkit

Understanding SASA Essentials

• Discipline
• Finances
• Staff
• Code of conduct

Focus: Management, SMT's, Principals & Deputy Principals

Contact SAOU Free State for more information

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 10 - 11 September 2026, 12:00

Venue: Kimberley, La-D-Da Lodge

Cost: R900-00 SAOU-members | R1400-00 Non-members

Presenters: Dr Gillian Arendse, Alwina van Zyl, Anneriké Gray, Jean Viljoen, Ronel Groenewald, Clifford Classen, Dr Etienne Venter,  Janine du Toit, Amanda Clarke 

Calling all Secretaries and Admin ladies form the Norther Cape to come revive your soul, laugh a lot and to have a fabulous time!

Focus: Secretaries & Admin ladies in the Northern Cape

Contact SAOU Northern Cape for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 10 Sep 2026, 15:00

Cost: Free

Presenter: Manie Botha - BrainTribe

Emotional regulation is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions in an appropriate way. As children develop emotional regulation, they are better able to cope with challenges, build positive relationships, and engage successfully in learning.

Focus: Pre-Primary 0 - 9 years

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation Language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 10 Sep 2026, 15:00

Presenter: Morné Janson

Why school policies need to be understood.

Focus: School Governing Body employees

Contact Ankia Bester for more information

Presentation language: Engels

Date & Time: 14 Sept 2026, 08:00 - 16:00

Cost: Free

Venue: The High School for Girls, Potchefstroom

Don’t just measure learning – use assessment to improve it! Assessment that makes learning happen!Make assessment about more than just marks and reporting. Discover practical strategies to check learners’ understanding, provide meaningful feedback and adapt your teaching purposefully – all to support better learning outcomes. Learn how to use Assessment for Learning intentionally in your classroom and transform assessment from a measurement tool into a powerful tool for learning.

Focus: Gr R - 12

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 14 Sep 2026, 15:00

Cost: Free

Presenter: Elrika Beukes

This webinar focuses on the important role that sensory development and movement play in the learning process of children from age three to Grade 3. Teachers will learn how to identify signs of sensory integration or sensory disintegration in the classroom, as well as explore practical, age-appropriate sensory activities that support children's attention, self-regulation, body awareness, participation, and learning.

Focus: Pre-Primary 0 - 9 years

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 14 Sep 2026, 15:00

Cost: Free to SAOU-members | R50-00 Non-members

Presenter: Delana Fourie

The focus is on interactive bilingual dictionary workshops designed for learners, educators and subject advisors for Grade 7-9. 

Focus: Intersen educators

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 15 Sep 2026, 15:00

Cost: Free

Presenter: Peregrine Joynt

How to spot thinking errors before they become poor decisions.

Focus: SMT's

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English

Date & Time: 15 Sep 2026, 15:00

Presenter: Rudolf Baard

The Grievance Procedure for Office-based Members

Focus: Office Based Educators

Contact Rudolf Baard for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 16 Sep 2026, 15:00

Cost: Free

Presenter: Ilouise Le Roux - Speech Language Therapist & Audiologist       

Language development is the foundation of all learning and plays a vital role in children's literacy, communication, and academic success. This webinar explores the importance of strong language skills during the early years and how they support reading, writing, comprehension, and lifelong learning.

Focus: Pre-Primary 0 - 9 years

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 17 Sep 2026, 15:00

Cost: Free

Presenter: Lindi Gericke Occupational Therapist     

School readiness extends far beyond academic skills—it encompasses the development of the whole child. This webinar explores the key developmental areas that prepare children for a successful start to their school journey, including cognitive, language, social, emotional, and physical development.

Focus: Pre-Primary 0 - 9 years

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English

Date & Time: 17 Sep 2026, 15:00

Presenter: Winay Els

Importance of administrative staff at an institution

Focus: Administrative personnel at schools

Contact Winay Els for more information

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 18 Sep 2026, 07:00 - 13:00

Cost: R590-00 SAOU-members | R690-00 Non-members

Venue: Protea Hotel, Technopark, Stellenbosch 

Presenters: Illoïs de Goede, Esmé Eksteeen, Chrstoff Loubser, Heidi van der Merwe, Bibi

Join us in celebrating our dedicated secretaries and administrative staff with a special day of thanks, filled with colour.

Focus: Administrative personnel & School Secretaries

Contact SAOU Western Cape for more information

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 18 Sep 2026, 08:00

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

Venue: Merryvale School

The demands of educational leadership can be overwhelming. This event provides intentional time for rest, relaxation, and self-care to support mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

Focus: Administrative personnel

Contact SAOU Eastern Cape for more information

Presentation language: Engels

Date & Time: 19 Sept 2026, 08:00 - 16:00

Cost: Free

Venue: Laerskool Koedoeskop, Doornfontein

Don’t just measure learning – use assessment to improve it! Assessment that makes learning happen!Make assessment about more than just marks and reporting. Discover practical strategies to check learners’ understanding, provide meaningful feedback and adapt your teaching purposefully – all to support better learning outcomes. Learn how to use Assessment for Learning intentionally in your classroom and transform assessment from a measurement tool into a powerful tool for learning.

Focus: Gr R - 12

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: Afrikaans & Engels

Date & Time: 21 Sep 2026, 15:00

Cost: Free

Presenter: Ronél Nel Korb

Guidance for teachers to present creative arts, performing arts in die drama field successful to learners.

Focus: All interested parties

contact Professional Services vir meer inligting

Presentation language: English

Date & Time: 31 Aug 2026, 13:00 - 15:30

Cost: Free

Venue: Booysens Beertjies, Pretoria

Presenter: Nita Pieterse

This training on emotional regulation assist teachers to: Gain practical strategies to help children recognise, understand, and manage their emotions, leading to improved self-control, resilience, and positive relationships. Respond proactively to challenging behaviours, reduce classroom disruptions, and foster a safe, nurturing environment where children are ready to learn.

Focus: ECD 0 - 9 years

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: Afrikaans

Date & Time: 21 Sep 2026, 15:00

Cost: Free

Presenter: Anita Fourie

Unlock the power of Artificial Intelligence in the Afrikaans classroom. Discover practical AI tools that simplify lesson planning, stimulate creativity, support assessment, and save you valuable time.

Focus: Intersen

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 7 Oct 2026, 14:00 - 15:00

Cost: Free

Presenter: Prof Anke de Beer

Join our webinar on managing screen time and notifications to develop healthier digital habits, improve focus, and promote wellbeing.

Focus: All interested parties

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 7 Oct 2026, 15:00 - 16:00

Cost: Free

Presenter: Lize Heyns 

Join our webinar to discover how positivity and humour can strengthen the work environment and enhance wellbeing in the workplace.

Focus: All interested parties

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation Language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 8 Oct 2026, 15:00

Presenter: Vernon Everse

Sufficient marketing through your CV.

Focus: School Governing Body employees

Contact Ankia Bester for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 13 Okt 2026, 15:00

Presenter: t.b.c.

SACE Registration, how to apply for posts & interviews and professionalism

Focus: Students & Interns in the education sector

Contact Gwendy Behr for more information

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 

15 Oct 12:00 - 19:00

16 Oct 08:00 - 13:00

Cost: R900-00 SAOU-members | R1400-00 Non-members

Venue: Boesies, Secunda

Presenters: Willemien Strydom, Maryna Besseling, Morne Janson, Mnr Sauer, Johann Güldenpfennig, Regsdienste, Karin Potgieter

Leading Schools with Purpose, Not Power” 

If the student has become the master, then management must redefine what “mastery” actually means in leadership.

Focus: School Management

Contact SAOU Mpumalanga for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English

Date & Time: 15 Oct 2026, 15:00 - 16:00

Cost: R300-00 SAOU-members | R600-00 Non-members (for the whole series)

This is a series of 7 sessions - all virtual except the last session which will be a face-to-face event in Bloemfontein. Aimed at empowering Management, SMT's, Principals and Deputy Principals in various aspects of management.

Participants will leave with:

•        A blueprint for leadership growth that is both personal and professional.

•        Practical strategies they can implement immediately in their schools.

•        Confidence in navigating challenges—from legal frameworks to staff morale.

•        A renewed sense of purpose and balance, ensuring they lead with vision while sustaining their own well-being.

In short, this series equips school leaders not only to manage but to inspire, align, and transform their schools into thriving communities.

Session 6: From Burnout ot Balance:

Leading Well-being in Schools

• Supporting educators
• Strengthening leaners
• Creating sustainable school cultures

Focus: Management, SMT's, Principals & Deputy Principals

Contact SAOU Free State for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 20 Oct 2026, 15:00

Cost: Free

Presenter: Dr Serahni Symington 

Join our webinar to identify, prevent, and address bullying while fostering a safe and supportive school environment.

Focus: All interested parties

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 22 Oct 2026, 15:00

Presenter: Raynardt Botha

Service benefits (leave) & What is on you salary slip

Focus: SAOU Workplace Representatives

Contact Raynardt Botha for more information

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 24 Oct 2026, 08:00 - 16:00

Cost: R250-00 SAOU-members | R500-00 Non-members

Venue: L/S Pietersburg-Noord, Polokwane

Presenters: Dr Gillian Arendse , Dr Anke de Beer, Prof Carolina Botha, Danolien van den Berg, Ronica Thompson, Phillip Havenga 

Limpopo Post level 1 and Student Empowerment

Build the teacher you’re becoming.

Equipping you to grow, adapt and lead in your classroom with confidence.

Focus: Post Level 1 and Students

Contact SAOU Limpopo for more information

Presentation language: English

Date & Time: 26 Oct 2026, 13:00 - 15:30

Cost: Free

Venue: Booysens Beertjies, Pretoria

Presenter: Nita Pieterse

The teacher as a therapeutic storyteller uses stories as a tool to nurture children's emotional, social, and psychological development, helping them feel understood, valued, and empowered.

Focus: ECD 0 - 9 years

Contact Professional Services for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 26 Oct 2026, 15:00

Presenter: Lindi Gericke

Empowering therapists with the knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact today and build a bright future for their clients tomorrow.

Focus: Therapists at schools

Contact Ronica Thompson for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English

Date & Time: 3 Nov 2026, 15:00

Presenter: Rudolf Baard

The Disciplinary Procedure for Office-based Members

Focus: Office Based Educators

Contact Rudolf Baard for more information

Presentation language: English & Afrikaans

Date & Time: 5 - 6 Nov 2026, 07:30

Cost: R1200-00 SAOU-lede | R2000-00 Nie-lede

Venue: Konka Kampe, Rustenburg

Presenters: Dr L Swanepoel, Paul Sauer , Riaan van den Bergh, Minette Dempsey, Willie de Villiers, Prof Carolina Botha, Nikki Bush, Stephan Joubert, Lynette Beer, Phillip Havenga , GP van Rheede van Oudtshoorn, Adel Jacobs

Rediscover your passion for leadership and return ready to make an impact! Inspiration, empowerment and practical guidance for school management teams and educational leaders.

Focus: SMT's & Upcoming leaders

Contact SAOU North West for more information

Presentation language: English

Date & Time: 11 Nov 2026, 15:00 - 16:00

Cost: R300-00 SAOU-members | R600-00 Non-members (for the whole series)

Venue: Sentraal HS, Byekorf, Bloemfontein

This is a series of 7 sessions - all virtual except the last session which will be a face-to-face event in Bloemfontein. Aimed at empowering Management, SMT's, Principals and Deputy Principals in various aspects of management.

Participants will leave with:

•        A blueprint for leadership growth that is both personal and professional.

•        Practical strategies they can implement immediately in their schools.

•        Confidence in navigating challenges—from legal frameworks to staff morale.

•        A renewed sense of purpose and balance, ensuring they lead with vision while sustaining their own well-being.

In short, this series equips school leaders not only to manage but to inspire, align, and transform their schools into thriving communities.

Session 7: Beyond the Title

Becoming an outstanding Principal

Focus: Management, SMT's, Principals & Deputy Principals

Contact SAOU Free State for more information

Webinar

Presentation language: English

Date & Time: 26 Nov 2026, 15:00

Presenter: Winay Els

Policies and Legislation

Focus: Administrative personnel at schools

Contact Winay Els for more information

Presentation language: English

Date & Time: 30 Nov 2026, 13:00 - 15:30

Cost: Free

Venue: Booysens Beertjies, Pretoria

Presenter: Nita Pieterse

Understanding Childhood Trauma – What trauma is and how it affects children. Recognising the Signs – Emotional, behavioural, and physical indicators. The Brain and Trauma – How trauma impacts learning and development. Trauma-Informed Classrooms – Creating safe, supportive learning environments.

Focus: ECD 0 - 9 years

Contact Professional Services for more information