CRAWFORD APRIL 2018 ONLINE

| CRAWFORD THEN & NOW |
That’s good news
for South Africa. My
own daughter studied
to be an architect,
worked as one for
a year and hated it.
She then went and
studied marketing
administration and
opened her own
company.
all been the locations for some amazing learnings
and memories!
Now: What has been your favourite school trip?
In October 2017, the American Consulate was out for
Black History Month, and after meeting with them I was
offered a three-week trip to Illinois in the USA, to learn all
about the civil war. It was fascinating!
Now: It’s all about
choices, isn’t it!
Yes, and Crawford
is a big facilitator of
choice. Do you know
why we are called
a college and not a
high school? There
are two reasons...
1. Flexible uniform – students are able to choose how
they dress within some guidelines to remain a part of the
Crawford community.
Now: what worries you?
Even though we have grown so much, we have also lost
star students to the “brain drain”. Some great talent has
left our country, sadly.
Now: Can you see a change in the career choices our
students are making?
No doubt! Years ago students looked to become doctors
and actuaries. Now they want to become entrepreneurs.
2. Flexible timetable – kids can change their subjects
(except for the required subjects of languages and
Maths). If a student has chosen Accounting but it just
isn’t for them they can change to another subject, even
in Grade 11. Obviously it can be a little tricky to change
because they do lose out on work previously done, but
better to do a subject where you can get a 65% than
stick with one that you are failing!
Now: What is your advice for students, parents and other
teachers for the future?
Always think creatively! Too many people are thinking
the same way. Don’t do things how they’ve always been
done. Avoid becoming staid at all costs and that will
keep you ahead of the curve.
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