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12th EMASA International Conference (2011)

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Education Management Association of South Africa
(An affiliate of the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management-CCEAM)

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS

12th EMASA International Conference (2011)

11-13 March 2011
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Bellville Campus

THEME: Managing Shifting Sands:
A Challenge and/or opportunity for Education Leadership and Management?

Sub Themes

School Curriculum shifts and implications for leadership and management
Managing Change
Leading and Managing Teacher Development
Instructional Leadership
Turning around Dysfunctional Schools and other institutions
Moral/Ethical Leadership

Types of papers

The following forms of presentation are welcome:

Paper (maximum 20 minutes followed by 10 minutes discussion)
Panel Discussion (maximum 40 minutes followed by 15 minutes discussion)
Poster (maximum 30 minutes)

Abstracts

Please send an abstract of not more than 300 words to the following address: [email protected]">[email protected]

The deadline for receiving abstracts is 31 January 2011.
Responses to abstracts can be expected a week after receipt starting from 15 December 2010

Publication

Selected papers will be published in the EMASA JOURNAL: South African Journal of Education Leadership and Management

Keynote Speakers

Emeritus Professor Frank Crowther
(University of Southern Queensland, Australia; President: Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management [CCEAM] as from January 2011)

Dr Freddy James
(The University of the West Indies St. Augustine Trinidad; President: The Trinidad and Tobago Educational Leadership Administration and Management Society [TELMAS] an Affiliate of the Comonwealth Council of Educational Administration and Management [CCEAM])

Ms Linda Vilakazi Tselane
(CEO of Bridge)

Conference Fee

R2000.00 (Including conference pack; two lunches and teas)

Conference Dinner

R250

Deadline for payment

31 January 2011

Accommodation

Guests arrange for their own accommodation in the city of Cape Town. Suggested hotels/ guesthouses can be found on the website: www.emasa.co.za

Books displayed at the EMASA 2009 Conference

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For all queries regarding the purchasing of these books, please contact:

ACADEMIC MARKETING SERVICES (Pty) Ltd

Contact person: Oriana Del Fabbro
Tel: (011) 447 7441
Fax: (011) 447 2314
Email: [email protected]">[email protected]

Title	ISBN	Author
Leading and Managing in the Early Years	9781412934978	Aubrey
Creating a Vision for Your School: Cd –Rom	9781412920209	Bainbridge
Safety, Risk and Adventure in Outdoor Activities	9781412920780	Barton
Sustainable Leadership in Capacity	9781412949361	Blankstein
Sustaining Professional Learning Communities	9781412949385	Blankstein
Finding Funding: Fifth Edition	9781412960007	Brewer
Research Methods in Educational Leadership and Management	9781412923545	Briggs
Educational Management	9780761965558	Bush
Leadership and Strategic Management in Education	9780761968733	Bush
Leading and Managing People in Education	9780761944089	Bush
Managing People in Education	9781853963360	Bush
The Principles and Practice of Educational Management	9780761947929	Bush
Theories of Educational Leadership and Management	9780761940524	Bush
Effective Multi-Agency Partnerships	9781848601390	Cheminais
Small Schools and Urban Youth	9781412939348	Conchas
The SAGE Handbook of Curriculum and Instruction	9781412909907	Connelly
Getting to the Heart of Leadership	9781847871701	Crawford
Promoting Health in Schools	9781412921381	Croghan
Developing Sustainable Leadership	9781412923965	Davies
Leading the Strategically Focused School	9781412911917	Davies
The Essentials of School Leadership 2nd ed	9781847875662	Davies
Designing the School Leader's Portfolio: Second Edition	9781412948968	Dietz
Evidence-Based School Counseling	9781412948906	Dimmit
Building an Intentional School Culture	9781412953788	Elbot
The Art of Educational Leadership	9780761928119	English
Integrating Curricula With Multiple Intelligences: Second Edition	9781412955539	Fogarty
Breakthrough	9781412926423	Fullan
Learning Places	9781412942331	Fullan
The Challenge of Change 2nd ed	9781412953764	Fullan
Theory and Practice of Leadership	9780761971771	Gill
Measurement Issues and the Assessment of Teacher Quality	9781412961448	Gitomer
Curriculum Leadership 2nd ed	9781412967815	Glatthorn
From Good Schools to Great Schools	9781412948999	Gray
Differentiated Instructional Strategies in Practice: 2ed	9781412936521	Gregory
Teacher Teams That Get Results	9781412926133	Gregory
Supporting the Emotional Work of School Leaders	9780761944683	Harris
The Strategic School	9781412904179	Hawley
Values for Educational Leadership	9781412934688	Haydon
Leading Professional Learning Communities	9781412944779	Hord
Toward Successful School Crisis Intervention	9781412948883	Jaksec
How Very Effective Primary Schools Work	9781412920087	James
Participatory Action Research for Educational Leadership	9781412937771	James
Managing the Business of Schools	9781412921176	Keating
The CPD Co-ordinator's Toolkit	9781412929332	Kelly
The Curriculum 6th ed	9781847872753	Kelly
Emotional Literacy at the Heart of the School Ethos	9781412911559	Killick
Differentiated School Leadership	9781412917735	Kise
The Power of Pedagogy	9781412907231	Leach
Leading With Teacher Emotions in Mind	9781412941457	Leithwood
Leadership and Diversity: Challenging Theory and Practice in Education	9781412921831	Lomby
Schools on the Edge	9781412929714	Macbeath
Designing Instruction	9781412938853	March
The New Taxonomy of Educational Objectives: Second Edition	9781412936293	Marzano
The Distributed Leadership Toolbox	9781412957175	McBeth
Leading and Managing Extended Schools	9781412948302	Middlewood
Closing the Leadership Gap	9781412936750	Miller
Leadership for Resilient Schools and Communities: Second Edition	9781412955942	Milstein
Turning Around Failing Schools	9781412940979	Murphy
The Quick-Reference Handbook for School Leaders	9781412934503
Caring Enough to Lead: Third Edition	9781412955980	Pellicer
Mental Health in Schools	9781412923316	Prever
Leading Dynamic Schools	9781412915571	Rallis
Managing Special and Inclusive Education	9781412918893	Rayner
Diagnostic Classroom Observation	9781412955140	Saginor
Creating and Sustaining Small Learning Communities: Second Edition	9781412937900	Sammon
Managing Understanding in Organizations	9781412910668	Sandberg
Approaches to Behavior and Classroom Management	9781412937443	Scarlett
Schools That Change	9781412949521	Smith
Motivating Your Team	9781412921602	Taylor
School Effectiveness: 2 CD-Roms	9781412913065	Tew
Every Child Included	9781412944892	Tutt
Ethical Decision Making in School and District Administration	9781412952156	Wagner
Education and Care for Adolescents and Adults with Autism	9781412923828	Wall
Twelve Roles of Facilitators for School Change	9781412961134	Williams
Teacher Leadership	9781412949057	Wilmore

Conference Proceedings

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11th EMASA International Conference (2009)
7 - 9 August 2009

University of Pretoria (Groenkloof Campus)
City of Pretoria, South Africa

Theme

Education Administration, Management and Leadership: Are we failing Education?

	Author	Title of paper	File Format
1.	Rehabeam K Auala	Effective Management and Leadership Ensure Excellent Performance and Success an Education
2.	Johan Beckmann	Some Timely / Overdue Questions on Education Management Development in South Africa
3.	Tony Bush*	The National ACE: School Leadership Qualification: Does it Produce More Effective Principals?
4.	P S Chetty	Informal Learning at Science Centres
5.	Vitallis Chikoko	Talking about Leadership Development in Education: Learnings from Selected Presentations at the British Educational Leadership, Management and Administration Society (BELMAS) 2009 Conference
6.	Melanie Cooke	Do Gauteng Principals Use Data/Evidence to Inform their Strategies of Intervention and Improvement within their School Improvement Plans?
7.	Dorcas Dengu	Educational Leadership Management and Administration, Are We Failing Education?
8.	VO Ebuara, IA Udida, W Ekpiken and UU Bassey	Re-inventing the Nigerian Universities’ Dream and the Challenge of Leadership	PDF (53KB)
9.	Brahm Fleisch	Primary Education in Crisis (Keynote Address)
10.	Muavia Gallie	The Different Conceptual and Contextual Interpretation and Understanding of the Notion of ‘Complex Demographics’ in High Functioning and Dysfunctional Schools - Learnings from a School Principal (Headteacher) in South Africa	Slideshare Link
11.	Jeremy C Koeberg	Improving School Leadership Potential: Understanding the Emotional Extremes in Teacher–Principal Relations
12.	CJ Louw	Does classroom management play a role in student progress?	Powerpoint (480KB)
13.	Alfred Henry Makura	The Challenges Faced by Female Primary School Heads: The Zimbabwean Experience	PDF (62KB)
14.	Michael Kainose Mhlolo	Performance Appraisals in Education and the Role School Heads/Principals Play in Motivating Teachers to Perform Better
15.	Rita Niemann and Susette Brynard	We Don’t Want to Fail our Leaders: So Let’s do Teamwork Training the Experiential Way!
16.	Moss Nkonyane	Are We Honest about Improving Performance at Secondary Schools?	PDF (69KB)
17.	Mabovula Nonceba Nolundi	Revisiting Jürgen Haberma’s Notion of Communicative Action and its Relevance for South African School Governance: Can it Succeed?
18.	Henry J Petersen	The Pre-Knowledge Needed by Principals in order to Benefit from the ACE – School Leadership Programme Module on ‘Managing Teaching and Learning’
19.	MJ Ramabenyane and R Niemann	The Role of the Principal in the Implementation of the National Reading Strategy at Foundation Phase in the Motheo District (Free State Province)
20.	N B Sadiki and N Marishane	Education Administration, Management and Leadership: Teacher Commitment to the Instructional Programme in Rural Schools in Limpopo Province
21.	Franka Udey, V O Ebuara, U I Ekpoh and A O Edet	Management and Administration of Nigerian Education System: Problems, Challenges, and the Way Forward	PDF (63KB)
22.	IA Udida, IU Udofia, UU Bassey and A Egbona	System Performance and Sustainability of Higher Education in Nigeria	PDF (81KB)

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Programme and Abstracts

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11th EMASA International Conference (2009)
7 - 9 August 2009

University of Pretoria (Groenkloof Campus)
City of Pretoria, South Africa

Theme

Education Administration, Management and Leadership: Are we failing Education?

Conference Programme and Abstracts (PDF 295KB)

FRIDAY 7 AUGUST

14:00 – 1700	Registration – in front of the Lecture Halls (L6, L7 and L8)

17:00 –17:30	Tea/Coffee – in front of the Lecture Halls (L6, L7 and L8)

17:30 – 18:30	Plenary – L8 Programme Director: Cyril Samuels Singing of the National Anthem Official Opening Muavia Gallie: President of EMASA Performance Soshanguve Philadelphia School Choir

18:30 – 19:30	Keynote Address Zandile Kunene: President of the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management (CCEAM); past president of EMASA; Executive Director of Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership and Governance (MGSLG)

19:45	Dinner – in the Side Hall of the Cafeteria

SATURDAY 8 AUGUST

08:00 – 09:00	Registration – in front of the Lecture Halls (L6, L7 and L8)

09:00 – 10:00	Plenary – L8 Programme Director: Muavia Gallie Keynote Address Brahm Fleisch

10:00 – 10:30	Tea/coffee – in front of the Lecture Halls (L6, L7 and L8)

10:30 – 12:00	Break away session 1
	L6 Session chair: NB Sadiki Johan Beckmann Some Timely/Overdue Questions on Education Management Development in South Africa Rehabeam Auala Effective Management and Leadership Ensure Excellent Performance and Success an Education Michael K Mhlolo Performance Appraisals in Education and the Role School Heads/Principals Play in Motivating Teachers to Perform Better	L7 Session chair: CJ Louw Rita Niemann & Susette Brynard We Don’t Want to Fail our Leaders: So Let’s do Teamwork Training the Experiential Way! Jeremy Koeberg Improving School Leadership Potential: Understanding the Emotional Extremes in Teacher–Principal Relations Vitallis Chikoko Talking about Leadership Development in Education: Learnings from Selected Presentations at the British Educational Leadership, Management and Administration Society (BELMAS) 2009 Conference	L8 Session chair: A Makura Moss Nkonyane Are We Honest about Improving Performance at Secondary Schools? Melanie Cooke Do Gauteng Prin cipals Use Data/Evidence to Inform their Strategies of Intervention and Improvement within their School Improvement Plans? V O Ebuara, L A Udida, W Ekpiken and U U Bassey *(presented L Udida)* Re-Inventing the Nigerian Universities’ Dream and the Challenge of Leadership

SATURDAY 8 AUGUST (continued)
12:00 – 13:00	Plenary – L8 Programme Director: Vitallis Chokoko Keynote Address Jonathan Jansen

13:00 – 14:00	Lunch - Cafeteria

14:00 – 15:30	Break away session 2
	L6 Session chair: R Auala Tony Bush The National ACE: School Leadership Qualification: Does it Produce More Effective Principals? Henry Petersen The Pre-Knowledge Needed by Principals in order to Benefit from the ACE – School Leadership Programme Module on ‘Managing Teaching and Learning’ CJ Louw Does classroom management play a role in student progress?	L7 Session chair: M Nkonyane MJ Ramabenyane & R Niemann The Role of the Principal in the Implementation of the National Reading Strategy at Foundation Phase in the Motheo District (Free State Province) N B Sadiki & N Marishane Education Administration, Management and Leadership: Teacher Commitment to the Instructional Programme in Rural Schools in Limpopo Province Dorcas Dengu Educational Leadership Management and Administration, Are We Failing Education?	L8 Session chair: M K Mhlolo Mabovula N Nolundi Revisiting Jürgen Haberma’s Notion of Communicative Action and its Relevance for South African School Governance: Can it Succeed? I A Udida, I U Udofia, UU Bassey & A Egbona System Performance and Sustainability of Higher Education in Nigeria Alfred Henry Makura The Challenges Faced by Female Primary School Heads: The Zimbabwean Experience

15:30 – 16:00	Tea/coffee – in front of the Lecture Halls (L6, L7 and L8)

SATURDAY 8 AUGUST (continued)
16:00 – 17:30	Break away session 3
	L6 Session chair: R Niemann Muavia Gallie The Different Conceptual and Contextual Interpretation and Understanding of the Notion of ‘Complex Demographics’ in High Functioning and Dysfunctional Schools - Learnings from a School Principal (Headteacher) in South Africa P S Chetty Informal Learning at Science Centres	L7 Session chair: J Koeberg Franca U Udey, V O Ebuara, U I Ekpoh & A O Edet *(presented L Udida)* Management and Administration of Nigerian Education System: Problems, Challenges, and the Way Forward	L8

18:00 – 19:00	L8 Programme Director: Anusha Naidu Video input Minister of Higher Education: Dr Blade Nzimande

19:00	Gala Dinner – Side Hall of the Cafeteria

SUNDAY 9 AUGUST

09:00 – 10:00	Plenary – L8 Programme Director: Alison Bengtson Mali Keynote Address Jenny Lewis

10:00 – 10:30	Tea/coffee – in front of the Lecture Halls (L6, L7 and L8)

10:30 – 11:00	Performance Agape Cultural Group – L8

11:00 – 12:00	Plenary – L8 Keynote Address – Womens’ Day Thandi Chaane

12:00 – 13:00	EMASA General Meeting – L8

13:00 – 14:00	Lunch – Cafeteria, and departure

Accommodation

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Featured Hotels and Guesthouses near the University of Pretoria

From ZAR 1356 Sheraton Pretoria Hotel

643 Corner of Church and Wessels Streets , Pretoria (2.0 km) Show map

This luxurious and privileged hotel is conveniently located within the heart of South Africa's dazzling capital city, with sweeping views that command all of Pretoria. More…

From ZAR 1350 Court Classique Suite Hotel

Corner of Schoeman & Beckett Streets, Pretoria (1.3 km) Show map

Set in an up market suburb of Pretoria, nestled in a private garden, this luxurious 4-star suite hotel is designed for guests seeking relaxation and quality living. More…

From ZAR 730 Sentinel Executive Apartment Hotel

734 Arcadia Street, Pretoria (1.3 km) Show map

One of the many historical buildings in Arcadia and surrounded by wonderfully landscaped gardens, this Art Deco-styled hotel lies in the heart of Pretoria’s Embassy belt. More…

From ZAR 580 Hotel 224

C/O Schoeman and Leyds Street, Arcadia, Pretoria (2.1 km) Show map

Situated in the suburb of Arcadia, the Hotel 224 is a well-positioned Pretoria hotel just minutes from the Union Buildings, the State Theatre and the Pretoria Art Museum. More…

From ZAR 740 Premier Hotel Pretoria

573 Church Street, Pretoria (2.4 km) Show map

Situated in the heart of Pretoria, the Premier Hotel Pretoria ensures that you are in the vicinity of the local tourist attractions. More…

Arcadia Hotel

515 Proes Street, Arcadia, Arcadia (2.8 km from University of Pretoria) • Show map

Located at the foot of the Union Buildings, next to the Arcadia Shopping Centre, the Arcadia Hotel is within walking distance of Pretoria’s other major retail centres, street markets and entertainment...… More

Don Arcadia II

672 Schoeman Street, Arcadia, Pretoria (2.6 km from University of Pretoria) • Show map

Within walking distance of the Union Buildings and Embassies, this Don Suite Hotel is also an important political address and has a number of restaurants and shops on it's doorstep for your breaks...… More

Don Arcadia I

599 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, Pretoria (4.8 km from University of Pretoria) • Show map

Looking for political clout? Don Arcadia I is situated close to the Union Buildings and Embassies on jacaranda-lined streets with famous restaurants and shops close by.… More

llyria House

327 Bourke Street, Muckleneuk, Pretoria (2.6 km from University of Pretoria) • Show map

This large mansion, situated in a tranquil neighbourhood of Pretoria, beckons guests to get a taste of times gone by and experience unrivalled personalized service.… More

Alpine Attitude

522, Cnr Alpine & Atterbury Road, Menlo Park, Pretoria (4.4 km from University of Pretoria) • Show map

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Alexani Guesthouse

226 Ramona Street, Erasmusrand, Pretoria (6.7 km from University of Pretoria) • Show map

Offering the warmth of home-style luxury living in the leafy suburbs of Erasmusrand, Pretoria, this elegant guesthouse provides complete tranquillity for a relaxing break, whilst being within easy...… More

Constantia Guest Lodge

133 Emmarentia Street Meyerspark, Pretoria (7.5 km from University of Pretoria) • Show map

Located in a tranquil area of Pretoria, yet only a short drive from Johannesburg International Airport, this guest lodge benefits from its typical African flair.… More

Picture This - Pretoria North Lodge

93 Ben Viljoen Street , Pretoria North (9.3 km from University of Pretoria) • Show map

Our lodge is nestled at the foot of the Magaliesberg, near Pretoria and on the main route to Kruger National Park, providing access to the natural environment and modern amenities.… More

Guesthouse Threebees

Horridus Place 10, Pretoria (8.0 km from University of Pretoria) • Show map

Situated in the city of Pretoria, overlooking the quiet suburb of Montana, this guest house offers guests a cosy and secure base from which to explore the area.… More

Aluvi

2 Clyde Street, Murrayfield, Lynwoodridge Pretoria (7.4 km from University of Pretoria) • Show map

Nestled between lush greenery and leafy trees, boasting stunning views of the Moreleta River, this 4-star guest house offers exclusive accommodation to affordable prices.… More

All Seasons Bed & Breakfast

741 Frhensch Street, Moreleta Park, Pretoria (9.6 km from University of Pretoria) • Show map

All Seasons Bed & Breakfast is situated on a hill with wonderfully open views of Eastern Pretoria and offers an intimate, luxurious alternative to hotel accommodation, with attention to personal...… More

Jakaranda Lodge

Cnr Swemmer Street & 19th Avenue, Pretoria (4.5 km from University of Pretoria) • Show map

Situated in Rietfontein, a quiet suburb close to Pretoria’s city centre and the international airport, this lodge offers 3-and 4 star accommodation at affordable rates.… More

Aloe Guesthouse Pretoria

449 Edelweiss street , Magalieskruin, Pretoria North (7.2 km from University of Pretoria) • Show map

Aloe Guesthouse has a unique feel, with a magnificent rock swimming pool and the highest lookout in the area that affords spectacular views as far as the eye can see.… More

Accommodation in Suburbs (UP vicinity)

Accommodation in Groenkloof, Pretoria

Bay Tree Guest House

A warm welcome awaits you at the Bay Tree in Bailey's Muckleneuk, close to the universities, hospitals, schools, Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary and the many restaurants and shops of Brooklyn Mall and Brooklyn Square.

489 Roper Street,
Bailey's Muckleneuk

Tel: 012-346-3160
Cell: 083-415-0219
Fax: 012-460-5367

[email protected]">[email protected]

www.baytree.co.za/

Hansie & Grietjie Gastehuis

Van Wouw Str 115,
Groenkloof

Tel: 012-460-1914

Groenkloof Bed & Breakfast

“Arrive as guests and return as friends”.
We offer our comfortable homely residence as the ideal stopover base for the business, sport or leisure travelers. We are situated just across the road from Little Company of Mary Hospital, Deutsches Senioren Wohnheim and the Groenkloof Synagogue. In walking distance from Groenkloofplaza, UNISA and SABS.

Groenkloof B&B has five private, fully furnished en-suite rooms with TV,secure parking area and swimming pool.
Enjoy a continental breakfast, fruits and treats from Woolworths before starting your day.

65 George Storrar Drive,
Groenkloof

Tel: 012-460-4062
Fax: 012-460-4065
Cell: 082-890-5491

[email protected]">[email protected]

Pandora Guest House

Close to the Pretoria city center the house is situated in a remote, quiet and peaceful neighborhood.
Pandora has eleven double en-suite bedrooms which have their own private entrances from the garden. All rooms are uniquely decorated and equipped with TV, phone, fridge, tea/coffee making facilities and a mini bar. Facilities at the house include fax, e-mail and computer facilities, laundry, dry cleaning and shoe cleaning services.

Guests can enjoy the spectacular view of Pretoria at the upstairs dining room, lounge and balcony area.

103 Frans Oerder Street,
Groenkloof.

Tel: 012-460-2104
Fax: 012-460-3076
Cell: 083-306-9911

[email protected]">[email protected]

Accommodation in Muckleneuk, Pretoria

Bay Tree Guest House

489 Roper Street,
Bailey's Muckleneuk

Tel: 012-346-3160
Cell: 083-415-0219
Fax: 012-460-5367

[email protected]">[email protected]

www.baytree.co.za/

Brooklyn Lodge

Ten Spacious executive suites. Each room has its own -patio, telephone, television with M-Net, air-conditioning, safe, hairdryer, barfridge, tea & coffee making facility.
Close proximity to the city centre as well as Hatfield area for people who want to enjoy entertainment at its best. Movies, a la carte restaurants and shopping malls are on your doorstep.
Plenty of parking is available.

Bronkhorst Street,
New Muckleneuk

Tel: 012-460-3936
Fax: 012-460-2988

[email protected]">[email protected]

www.brooklynlodge.co.za

Crane's Nest Bed & Breakfast

Crane's Nest is in the heart of Brooklyn, with Austin Roberts Memorial Bird Sanctuary views in a tranquil and peaceful out of town setting. Tastefully decorated en suite bedrooms, each have TV with M-Net, bar fridge, telephone and tea trays.
Tempting gourmet breakfast served with dinner and light meals.
Close to embassies, university and Loftus Sports Stadium. Easy highway access. Secure parking.

212 Boshoff Street,
New Muckleneuck.

P. O. Box 95 742, Waterkloof
0145 Pretoria

Tel: 012-460-7223
Fax: 012-460-1469
Cell: 083-449-4126

e-mail: [email protected]">[email protected]

Hilltop Guest House

B&B (Babasa) Luxurious accommodation, beautiful garden and view. Fully licensed.
Secure parking. Close to hospitals (Little Company of Mary Hospital, Jacaranda Hospital and ZA Hospital), shopping malls, University of Pretoria, Unisa and Highways.

285 Middelberg Street,
Muckleneuk.

Tel: / Fax: 012-344-0233
Cell: 082-570-5432

Jabulisa Bed & Breakfast

Jabulisa offers comfortable and affordable accommodation in a tranquil setting in Muckleneuk. Separate entrance, full en-suite bathroom, TV, tea and coffee maker, private garden for guests' use.
Convenient to Unisa, University of Pretoria, city centre, ZA Hospital, Jakaranda and Little Company of Mary hospitals.

227 Silver Street,
Muckleneuk.

Tel: / Fax: 012-344-0257
Cell: 083-376-2001

Legodimong Bed & Breakfast

Legodimong Bed & Breakfast is situated on top of the hill in Muckleneuk with amazing views of Pretoria. Legodimong means "In heaven" in Sepedi / N Sotho - we are.

528 Kruin St,
Muckleneuk.

Tel: / Fax: 012-343 5609
Cell: 073 620 4160

[email protected]">[email protected]

www.legodimong.com

Muckleneuck Guest House

Muckleneuk Guest House is a luxury 4 star guest house situated in the leafy suburb of Muckleneuk in Pretoria close to the heart of Pretoria.

UNISA and the University of Pretoria are in the neighbourhood and the Zuid Afrikaanse Hospital, Jacaranda Hospital and Little Company of Mary Hospital are around the corner.

Tel: 012-341-8059
Fax: 088-012-341-8059
Cell: 076-733-7473

www.muckleneukguesthouse.co.za/

Marita's Guest House

Luxury rooms with private entrance, own bath and shower, TV, refrigirator, desk & conversation corner. Telephone and fax facilities. Secure parking.
Within walking distance from Unisa, Barclay Square & Zuid Afrikaanse Hospitaal.

Tel: / Fax: 012-341-9976

Ormonde House Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast accommodations is offered in private family suite with separate entrance. The suite includes a large double bedroom, bathroom plus shower, spacious lounge-cum-ding area, with TV, M-Net, own telephone and a kitchenette with microwave oven.
Protected parking is available.

34 Ormonde Street, Muckleneuk

Tel: / Fax: 012-343-2878
Cell: 082-490-3654

Sentosa Gastehuis

Sentosa has five double and three single en-suite bedrooms. Each suite has a colour TV and a private telephone. English breakfast is included. Covered parking and lockable garages behind security gates are available.
The visitor is within 5 minutes drive from the Universities of Pretoria and South Africa, Loftus Versveld and major hospitals.

170 Smith Street,
Muckleneuk

Tel: 012-344-0205
Fax: 012-344-0225
Cell: 082-490-3654

Accommodation in Brooklyn, Pretoria

Austrian Gourmet

Tastefully furnished, the Austrian Gourmet provides up-market bed-and-breakfast accommodation in a tranquil setting.

Our guests are encouraged to enjoy the fine-dining experience offered by our international chef and owner, Josef Puchegger, in our relaxing and ambient restaurant. We cater for those wanting to have intimate dinners or jovial lunches with friends, any time of the year.

We have 6 stylish and contemporary rooms that are private and separate from the main house, and 1, more luxurious, for that extra-special occasion.

180 Anderson Street,
Brooklyn.

Tel: 012-362-0200
Fax: 012-362-8233

[email protected]">[email protected]

www.austriangourmet.com/

Avalon

Daar is drie dubbelkamers, een met dubbelbed en twee met enkelbeddens, elkeen met sy eie badkamer en kleurtelevisie met M-Net. Twee kamers het eie sitkamers en "self catering" geriewe.
Alle kamers is baie privaat met buitedeure na die tuin en veilige onderdakparkering.
Avalon is omtrent een kilometer van die Universiteit van Pretoria.

281 Brooks Street,
Brooklyn

Tel: 012-362-3151
Fax: 012-362-3151
Cell: 083-306-1616

[email protected]">[email protected]

www.avalonguesthouse.co.za

Bay Tree Guest House

Bay Tree Guest House is situated in the tranquil and convenient suburb of Brooklyn in Pretoria East, Tshwane, Gauteng.
Choice bed and breakfast accommodation is provided in rooms with air-con, DSTV, fridge, tea, coffee facilities, safe, desk and internet access.
There is a sparkling pool in the palm and cycad garden and secure parking.

Bay Tree Guest House is in close proximity to the Brooklyn Mall, a wide variety of restaurants, Loftus, Austin Roberts’ Bird Sanctuary, SABS, hospitals such as Little Company of Mary, Jakaranda and Zuid-Afrikaans.

489 Roper Street,
Baileys Muckleneuk (Brooklyn).

Tel: 012-346-3160
Fax: 012-460-5367
Cell: 083-415-0219

[email protected]"> [email protected]

www.baytree.co.za/

Bed & Breakfast in Brooklyn

Double rooms with own bathroom. Close to CSIR and University.

373 Pienaar St,
Brooklyn

Tel: / Fax: 012-460-3172
Cell: 082-760-0968

Brooklyn Cottage

Lovely large north facing furnished private cottage with en suite bathroom, own private entrance and and garden. Ideal for overseas visitors, business people and academics. Single or double.

128 Murray Street, Brooklyn.

Tel: 012-460-7381

Brooks Cottage

The house with it's original floors & beautiful pressed ceilings has been renovated under the watchful eye of the National Monument's Council and offers warm and generous hospitality in a lovely, luxurious atmosphere.
We are approximately 1 km from Pretoria Boys High School and Pretoria University.

283 Brooks Street, Brooklyn.

Tel: 012-362-3150
Fax: 012-323-0052
Cell: 082-448-3902

[email protected]
www.brookscottage.co.za

Brooklyn Guesthouses

Comfortable bedrooms en suite, spacious living area, dining room, TV in all rooms.
Tariffs include Bed & Breakfast, dinner is available on request.
We are situated near all main routes, within walking distance from the University of Pretoria, Loftus Versveld, bus routes, Brooklyn Mall & Hatfield Plaza with popular restaurants and cinemas.

128 Murray Street, Brooklyn.
13 Anderson Street, Brooklyn.

Tel: 012-362-1728.
Fax: 012-362-1727
Cell: 083-442-1261

[email protected]">[email protected]

De Oude Huis Guesthouse

De Oude Huis Guesthouse offers their guests a tranquil and comfortable stay in one of their four en-suite rooms.
De Oude Huis is close to the Loftus Versfeld rugby stadium, the University of Pretoria, Pretoria Urology Hospital, Jakaranda Hospital, Little Company of Mary Hospital, Brooklyn Mall and Menlyn Shopping Centre.

333 Charles Street,
Brooklyn

Tel/Fax: 012-346-6071
Cell: 082-453-1859

[email protected]">[email protected]

www.deoudehuis.co.za

Karreebloem Guest House

Under the luscious evergreen branches of the Karee Tree, nestled between a thick carpet of green lawn and tropical undergrowth, lays the Victorian Kareebloem Guesthouse. The colonial exterior of this unique building, designed by the world renowned architect Sir Herbert Baker forms a welcoming front to all guests and visitors.

At Kareebloem it is our mission to provide guests with luxurious hospitality that will surpass your expectations as a “home away from home”.

179 Marais Street,
Brooklyn.

Tel: 012-460-0677
Fax: 012-460-0676

[email protected]">[email protected]

www.kareebloem.co.za

Osborne House

Spacious individually decorated en suite bedrooms with heating, telephone, M-Net television and mini fridge.
Within walking distance of Brooklyn Mall, cinemas, restaurants, as well as Hatfield's vibrant night life.
Close to Austin Roberts Bird Sanctuary, The University of Pretoria, Jacaranda Hospital and Loftus Versfeld.

82 Anderson Street, Brooklyn.

Tel: / Fax: 012-362-2334
Cell: 083-302-1049

[email protected]">[email protected]

www.osborneguesthouse.com

Paddington Lane Guest House

Home away from Home!
Conveniently situated in the upmarket suburb of Brooklyn and close to Brooklyn Shopping Mall, cinemas and Hatfield.
A full English breakfast is served; dinner on request. Secure parking. Pretoria University, Unisa, hospitals and sports grounds close by.

1006 Duncan Street, Brooklyn.

Tel: / Fax: 012-460-4517
Cell: 083-266-4337

Pebble Fountain Guest House & Conference Centre

The Pebble Fountain is located opposite the main entrance of the University of Pretoria and within walking distance of various schools, churches and main shopping centres which offer entertainment & many fine restaurants.
We offer luxury accommodation and excellent service at affordable prices! Each luxury double bedroom is en-suite with airconditioning, tea & coffee facilities, T.V & M-Net, Telephone, and clock radio.
Included in the rate is a continental & full English breakfast.

New! Self catering units available.

5 Brooks Street, Brooklyn.

Tel: 012-362-0147
Fax: 012-362-8165
Cell: 082-378-9085

Contact:
Inge van Rensburg

[email protected]">[email protected]

Shani Guest House

Shani Guest house is a well maintained, beautifully decorated, Victorian style establishment. It is right across from the University of Pretoria, close to Loftus, Brooklyn Mall, the Menlyn Shopping Centre, Embassies, the Union Buildings and various other entertainment areas in Pretoria.

Shani Guest House has 7 luxury rooms with all the features you would expect; from satellite TV, telephone, mini-bar, fridge and tea/coffee facilities to air conditioning, hairdryer, radio alarm clock, pure cotton bed-linen and more.

Come to experience 'Tranquillity in the heart of the City' with us.

109 Lynnwood Road,
Brooklyn

Tel: 0 12-362-3581
Fax: 012-362-3821
Cellular: 082-377-8276

[email protected]">[email protected]

www.shaniguesthouse.com/

The Rose

The Rose Guesthouse is a group of guesthouses; 2 are in Brookly and the third is in Arcadia. Stylishly decorated single and double rooms are available and those staying in 12 Murray Street can cater for themselves if they prefer.
Brooklyn is one of Pretoria's most beautiful suburbs. It is close to the University of Pretoria, a number of embassies, high commissions and consulates as well as the Brooklyn Shopping Mall.

36 Murray Street,
and 12 Murray Street,
Brooklyn

Tel & Fax: 012-362-0031
Reservations: 012-460-8075

http://www.therose.co.za/

UniBrooks Bed & Breakfast Accommodation

All bedrooms with telephone, TV, ceiling fan and heater. Laundry service, secure parking on premises.
Within walking distance from the University of Pretoria, Hillcrest swimming pool and Loftus Versfeld; close to Hatfield and Brooklyn shopping centres.

29 Brooks Street, Brooklyn.

Tel: 012-362-0799
Fax: 012-362-0817
Cell: 083-292-0603

[email protected]">[email protected]

Accommodation in Clydesdale & Sunnyside, Pretoria

Clara Lodges

Luxurious furnished suites with telephone, TV, Supersport & minibar. Serviced daily. Accommodation available in one, two or three bedroom suites.
24 hour security; undercover parking. Self-catering & restaurant facilities. Close to Unisa, Brooklyn and the CBD.

18 Clara Street, Berea

Tel: 012-320-5665
Fax: 012-322-5601

[email protected]">[email protected]

www.pta-online.co.za

Chancellor’s Court

Chancellor’s Court is strategically located in Pretoria’s embassy area. It has eight functionally designed self-contained living units, including studios, and one and two bedroom apartments for up to five people.
Each apartment has a spacious en-suite bedroom, lounge, dining area, patio and fully equipped kitchenette as well as air conditioning, TV (M-Net & Supersport), radio wake-up alarm, telephone and mini-safe.
Also available are laundry and valet services and internet, postal and fax facilities.
Conference facilities for up to twelve persons are also available.

97 Park Street,
Clydesdale

Tel: 012-344-1404
Fax: 012-344-0465

[email protected]">[email protected]

www.chancellorscourt.co.za

Intermezzo Guest House

The house is situated in a quiet residential area on some of the major bus routes and near most embassies, the University of Pretoria and Unisa. Within walking distance from Pretoria Boys' High, Pretoria Girls' High, Afrikaans Meisies Hoër and Afrikaans Seuns Hoër.

35 Bond Street, Clydesdale.

Tel / Fax: 012-344-2826
Cell: 082-892-3453

[email protected]">[email protected]

Lodge Heimat

Selfsorg 1, 2, en 3 slaapkamer woonstelle, minute vanaf Unisa, UP, Loftus en sentrale Hospitale. Dag of maand tariewe, TV, M-Net. Daaglikse skoonmaakersdiens. Veilige parkering.

131 Reilly Street, Sunnyside

Tel: 012-344-2919
Faks: (012) 343-0639

Oorkant Loftus

Bed and Breakfast. Rooms and Garden Flat. Self-catering kitchen; cozy atmosphere; ideally situated for tourists, on bus route, near shopping centres, city centre and universities.

439 Kirkness Street, Sunnyside.

Tel: 012-344-2289 Tel: 012-666-8840 (a/h)
Cell: 082-574-4191

Pretoria Backpackers

34 Bourke Street, Sunnyside

Tel: 012-343-9754

Pretoria Manor House

All the personalized, unique, double en suite bedrooms are decorated with elegance, warmth and care. This establishment is ideally situated for the business and leisure traveller, close to Pretoria CBD, Hatfield and Brooklyn. There is something to find in the neighbourhood for bird watchers, sportsmen and historians.

605 Jorissen Street, Sunnyside.

Tel: 012-344-3562/3
Fax: 012-344-3562

[email protected]">[email protected]

River Street Cottage Bed & Breakfast

Built in 1910, this double-storey house on a quiet tree lined street offers the charm and grace of a bygone era. Comfortably decorated bedrooms have en suite bathrooms and fire places and television with M-Net.
Generous English and continental breakfasts are served in the dining room or garden. Dinner on request.
Close to Loftus Sports Stadium, hospitals, embassies and the CBD. Transport arranged. Secure parking. Laundry service.

138 River Street, Sunnyside
0002 Pretoria

Tel: 012-343-1271
Fax: 012-343-1271

Sherwood Forest Guest House

131 Hugh Street, Sunnyside.

Tel: 012-344-4850

That's It Guest House

Spacious and cosy rooms with separate and en-suite bathrooms. Private TV, tea & coffee making facilities.
A sparkling pool in a leafy garden with an outdoor entertainment area under thatch.
Within walking distance of the University of Pretoria, Loftus Versfeld, modern shopping centres and various excellent restaurants.

5 Brecher Street, Clydesdale.

Tel: 012-344-3404
Fax: 012-343-5270

[email protected]">[email protected]

www.thatsit.co.za

Word of Mouth Backpackers Pretoria

One of the most knowledgeable and friendly hostel owners to advise you ! Comfy Beds, friendly faces and friendly staff, who want to make sure your stay here is great!
A HUGE kitchen and fridge for you to use -2 stoves to cook all your meals. A new dining room adjoining -an absolute winner. 3 showers with plenty of hot water.
Very close to Hatfield with its awesome nightlife.

430 Reitz Street, Sunnyside

Tel: 012-343-7499
Fax: 012-343-9351

[email protected]">[email protected]

www.wordofmouthbackpackers.com/

Shuttle Services

Admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:10:30 +0200

Shuttle services from OR Tambo International Airport to Pretoria and return

	Name	Contact	Contact numbers	E-mail
1	PS Tours	Solly Maritz	0824525818	[email protected]">[email protected]
2	Johannesburg & Pretoria / Tshwane Chauffeur Drive / Shuttle Services			[email protected]">[email protected]
3	Destinet cc	Du Preez Brink	Tel: +27832311774	[email protected]">[email protected]
4	Ananzi	Rean	Tel: +27826190834	[email protected]">[email protected]
5	Airport Shuttle		Tel:+278617488853 (+27861SHUTTLE) Fax: +27865010715	[email protected]">[email protected]
6	Ulysses Tours & Safaris		Central Reservations: +27822333320 Tel: +27126634941 Fax: +27126634951 Cell:+27825665506	[email protected]">[email protected], [email protected]">[email protected]
7	EZ shuttle		Call Centre: +27861397488 (24h) Fax: +27866611707	[email protected]">[email protected]
8	Pretoria Taxi	HeinRich	Tel: +27123433331

Directions and Maps

Admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:02:38 +0200

How do I get to the Groenkloof Campus of the Faculty of Education?

Map to the Groenkloof Campus (including campus map) (PDF 1.8MB)

From NI Johannesburg/Pietersburg

Take the Atterbury offramp
Turn Left into Charles Street (M11)
Continue in Charles Street
Turn Left in Duncan Street (M7)
Go into Brooklyn Circle
Turn into Middel Street (M7)
Street name changes to George Storrar Drive (M7)
Turn Right into Leyds Street
Campus on your Left

From N4 Rustenburg

Enter Pretoria via Struben Street
Turn Right into Hamilton Street
Street name changes to Troye Street
Turn Right into Walker Street
Turn almost immediately Left into Elandspoort Road merges with Nelson Mandela Drive
Go into Fountains Circle
Turn Left into George Storrar Drive
Turn Left into Leyds Street
Campus on your Left

From N4 Witbank

Enter Pretoria via Pretorius Street (N4)
Turn Left into Hamilton Street
Street name changes to Troye Street
Turn Right into Walker Street
Turn almost immediately Left into Elandspoort Road merges with Nelson Mandela Drive
Go into Fountain Circle
Turn Left into George Storrar Drive
Turn Left into Leyds Street
Campus on your Left

From R28/N1 Krugersdorp / Johannesburg

Take the Eeufees Road offramp
Turn Right at the T-Junction into Eeufees Road (M7)
Pass under the bridge and Turn Left into Sunnyside onramp
Continue into Fountains Circle
Follow Brooklyn sign
Turn Left into George Storrar Drive
Turn Left into Leyds Street
Campus on your Left

From R21 (OR Tambo International Airport)

Enter Pretoria via Nelson Mandela Drive (R21)
Continue into Fountain Circle
Turn Left into George Storrar Drive
Turn Left into Leyds Street
Campus on your Left

Call for papers

Admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:58:25 +0200

11th EMASA International Conference (2009)
7 - 9 August 2009

University of Pretoria (Groenkloof Campus)
City of Pretoria, South Africa

Theme

Education Administration, Management and Leadership: Are we failing Education?

Please note: Although sub-themes will be generated from the accepted submissions, we would like to see abstracts from all levles of our discipline, namely Academics, Policy-makers, government officials, provincial and district officials, school leaders and classroom leaders.

Who should attend?

Academics, practitioners, officials of education departments at national, provincial and district levels, principals, educators and trade union members, members from the NGO sector, and Honours, Masters and Doctoral students and members of political parties.

Postgraduate students

A separate session might be scheduled for the presentation of papers of postgraduate students.

Call for Papers

Abstracts
Abstracts of papers and presentations of 500-600 words must reach the conference secretary (Vitallis Chikoko) on or before 31 APRIL 2009. Notification of acceptance will be sent to presenters soon thereafter.

NB It should be noted that papers for this conference have to focus on Education Administration, Management and Leadership.

Full Papers
The complete paper must reach Vitallis Chikoko on or before 30 JUNE 2009. Papers must be at least 5000 words in length.

Please note that presenters whose papers have not been submitted by 30 June 2009 will be removed from the programme.

Technical Requirements
The abstracts and papers must be typed on A4 pages, in 1½ line spacing, 12 pt type and Times New Roman or Arial font.

KINDLY NOTE THAT PRESENTERS ARE REQUIRED TO REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE. EMASA EXTENDS AN INVITATION TO INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL ATTENDANTS/PRESENTERS, BUT WE REGRET THAT EMASA IS UNABLE TO PAY FOR TRAVEL COSTS, CONFERENCE FEES OR ANY OTHER COSTS.

Conference Fees

EMASA Members:	R1800 (This includes your membership fee of R300 for 2009) (R1900 after 15 July)
Non-EMASA members:	R1800 (R1900 after 15 July)
Students (presenting papers):	R1200 (R1300 after 15 July)
Students (not presenting papers) [only unemployed students qualify for this discount]:	R1400 (R1500 after 15 July)

Fee includes: Tea/coffee on Friday with registration, tea/coffee during conference breaks, lunch (Saturday and Sunday).

Full conference payment must reach AMESA by 30 June 2009

Submit Proposals to:

Vitallis Chikoko
AMESA
School of Education and Development
Faculty of Education
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Private Bag X03
Ashwood
3605
Tel + 27 31 260 2639
Fax + 27 31 260 1598
e-mail: [email protected]">[email protected]

EMASA 2009 Conference

Admin — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:27:41 +0200

11th EMASA International Conference (2009)
7 - 9 August 2009

University of Pretoria (Groenkloof Campus)
City of Pretoria, South Africa

Theme

Education Administration, Management and Leadership: Are we failing Education?

Keynote Speakers

Prof Jonathan Jansen (Honorary Professor of Education at the University of the Witwatersrand and Scholar-in-Residence at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in Johannesburg, South Africa, recent Fulbright Scholar to Stanford University (2007-2008), former Dean of Education at the University of Pretoria (2001-2007), Honorary Doctor of Education from the University of Edinburgh and recently appointed Rector and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Free State)

Ms Jenny Lewis (immediate past president and a Fellow of the Australian Council for Educational Leaders (ACEL), current Chief Executive Officer of ACEL)

Ms Zandile Mbeje (current President of CCEAM, past president of the Education Management Association of South Africa (EMASA) and Executive Director of the Matthew Goniwe School of Leadership and Governance (MGSLG)

The Ministry of Education - awaiting reply from the Ministers or delegate

Who should attend?

Conference Fees

EMASA Members:	R1800 (This includes your membership fee of R300 for 2009) (R1900 after 15 July)
Non-EMASA members:	R1800 (R1900 after 15 July)
Students (presenting papers):	R1200 (R1300 after 15 July)
Students (not presenting papers) [only unemployed students qualify for this discount]:	R1400 (R1500 after 15 July)

Fee includes: Tea/coffee on Friday with registration, tea/coffee during conference breaks, lunch (Saturday and Sunday).

Inquiries

Ms Xandra de Fortier Conference Organiser Mobile: 082 322 5971 E-mail [email protected]">[email protected]	Ms Anusha Naidu Secretary: EMASA Tel: 011 830 2200 E-mail: [email protected]">[email protected]

Vision

Admin — Tue, 22 May 2007 14:53:18 +0200

One of the activities undertaken by the newly elected president in 2004 was a discussion with the outgoing EMASA Executive Committee. The purpose of these discussions was to ensure that the current members of EMASA continue to be role players in EMASA. The new Executive Committee of EMASA is fully aware that the cooperation, contribution and engagement of the outgoing Executive Committee is absolutely crucial if the new ideals for EMASA are to be attained.

The new Executive Committee of EMASA has also held a meeting, where the following action steps were agreed upon:

That EMASA needs to look for funding sources as a matter or urgency
That EMASA membership has to be broadened to embrace all role players in EMD
That EMASA needs to be more visible through its activities
That EMASA should be looking at strengthening the relationship with EMD practitioners and academics through regular communication

International Links
Through the MGSLG, EMASA will be part of Foundation for International Dialogue on Educational Leadership and Management (FIDELM) whose aim is to create a South-South dialogue though ICT.

The president of EMASA will also be engaging Ms. Patricia Sallis, Ms. Jo Howse and Mr. Petros Parshiardis, who are key office bearers in the Commonwealth Council for Educational Administration and Management (CCEAM)

Role of EMASA in Leadership Development
Networks, partnerships and linkages are essential catalysts for driving education management development and will constitute the foundation for the way in which education management development is conducted. EMASA provides the opportunity for leadership in schools to form networks, partnerships and links with other practitioners both within and outside the country. The annual EMASA conference should be used as platform for both academics and practitioners to bridge the gap between theory and practice by allowing greater input from practitioners and by exposing practitioners to recent research papers in the area of management and leadership.

EMASA can serve as a conduit between practitioners and other initiatives in the field thus keeping those in the profession abreast with the latest trends. EMASA should showcase the innovative management and leadership initiatives of principals in South African schools who are creating resilient schools despite difficult circumstances.

EMASA should provide a forum for discussion on management and leadership issues that plague developing countries such as those in Africa so that we can jointly generate a body of knowledge that speaks to the realities faced by our contextual realities.

It is argued that there should be a new way forward for schools seeking to meet the challenge of effective leadership and management in the new millennium. As the educational environment becomes more complex and the demands on schools increase, EMASA should open up dialogue on the challenges that face schools.
Trends for accountability are greatly impacting on the role of current and future school principals. Confronted with growing external expectations for improved performance, principals have new expectations foisted on them, for which many may be ill prepared. EMASA can provide a platform for policy debates in a turbulent policy environment and on how effective principals can successfully respond to this environment.

Way forward
There is no doubt that the high expectations for delivery in education can only be met through outstanding leadership at all levels. In South Africa, the drive for equity, excellence and equality implies the need for high quality, continuous professional development and support to education leaders and governors. We need to build a cadre of leadership that would promote the best practices in school improvement and innovation as well as excellence in all schools. One challenge for education leadership and development in the South African education context is the need to promote a strong professional commitment to build individual and institutional capacity and a culture of lifelong learning.