Trinitonian 19

SCHOOL SCOOP
TRINITYHOUSE LEADERS:
REFLECT AND PERFECT
FARONE ECKSTEIN
TRINITYHOUSE HIGH
RANDPARK RIDGE
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
What makes
Trinityhouse High
Randpark Ridge a
unique school of
excellence?
Our students can excel
in a wide variety of activities. I am constantly
blown away by the fact that individuals can
get a full house of academic distinctions, be
sporting superstars, perform in the choir and/
or orchestra while contributing to the outreach
programme. The contribution of our dedicated
staff plays a vital role in this all-round excellence.
What would your peers say is the one thing
about you that makes you a great Principal?
My hair ;)
As we head into the new year, what exciting
plans do you have on the cards for 2022?
To lose the mask, breathe in the fresh air, and
take advantage of every opportunity that our
post-Covid-19 world presents.
Every situation has a silver lining. What is the
silver lining of the Covid-19 pandemic?
Covid-19 has forced us to re-evaluate every
aspect. Most importantly, it has brought us closer
to God and made us thankful for all His mercies.
We have also learnt to appreciate our loved
ones even more and have come to realise what
the truly important things are. It has ensured that
we have become grateful for so many things we
previously may have taken for granted.
What is your year-end prayer and wish for
your Trinityhouse family?
My prayer is that we use the blank canvas
created by Covid-19 to draw closer to God. That
we strengthen our love for our fellow man and
give of ourselves selflessly to those around us so
that they may prosper. That the numerous losses
of the past two years ensure that we give thanks
to our Creator for sparing us and blessing us in
so many ways.
ANDREA BRANN
TRINITYHOUSE PRE-
PRIMARY RANDPARK
RIDGE PRINCIPAL
What makes
Trinityhouse Pre-
Primary Randpark
Ridge a unique
school of excellence?
I really believe that the
relationships we have
with the parents at the school ensure a very
nurturing environment. Our teachers always go
the extra mile when it comes to communication,
and they work very hard on encouraging
interactions with our parents. Covid-19 has
placed a spanner in the works, but we have
come up with other innovative ways of keeping
up with communication, i.e., MS Teams, class
meetings with Covid-19 protocols in place, and
meeting parents outside the school gate as they
cannot come in.
What would your peers say about you that
makes you a great Principal?
I am always open to new ideas and innovation.
This allows my staff to feel heard.
As we head into the new year, what exciting
plans do you have on the cards for 2022?
I am really excited about our new campaign
in which aftercare fees are inclusive. We have
had such a positive response from current and
prospective parents.
Every situation has a silver lining. What is the
silver lining of the Covid-19 pandemic?
As a school of faith, we know that Covid-19
did not take God by surprise. His grace has
been sufficient and carried us all through
this time. We have learned that if we can get
through Covid-19, with God’s help, we can get
through anything.
What is your year-end prayer and wish for
your Trinityhouse family?
My prayer comes from a thankful heart that God
has kept us all and protected us, and my fervent
miraculous prayer for 2022 is that we can move
forward without Covid-19.
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