It is mandatory for all students except examination classes to do at least one afternoon activity. Activities for the first term this year were:
Science & Maths, Chess, Cookery, Debating, Art and History, Setswana culture, Cultural Awareness, Traditional Dance, Meditation and Relaxation, School Choir, Current affair, Art, Illustrations, Film, Community Service, Environment, Bible, Marimba, Athletics, Badminton, Table Tennis, Swimming (Advanced and Beginners) Soccer, Cricket, Volleyball, Netball, Lawn Tennis, Basketball, Scrabble and Rugby.

Remedial classes in different subjects are also taken as activities between 3:00 and 4:00 pm.

My staff remains committed to assuring that the highest standards of discipline are maintained, which is key to success. To meet this challenge we continue to implement a policy of “zero tolerance” meaning quite simply that for every known infraction the administration will take appropriate action. With the additional disciplinary measures, a revised disciplinary code of conduct and the implementation of the “ Good Conduct Competition”, we are succeeding in making further improvements in the general behaviour of our students. We also recognize that improving discipline in the school is a continuous process and there is no let up in our effort to achieve total discipline. In this respect we acknowledge the role of our Guidance and Counseling Department in helping our students to develop self-discipline and self-confidence and also to overcome some social problems.

Moral Education Campaign

We recognize that our youth are growing up in challenging times. It is therefore not enough that they should just be empowered by academic knowledge. They also need to be armed with the ability to make informed decisions on important life issues. In this context, Legae over the past two years has put greater emphasis on an enhanced Moral Education Programme. Our Guidance and Counselling Department has organized a number of programmes aiming to enlighten our students on various issues, affecting them. Blossom Counselling Centre gave a presentation to the whole school in different sessions. The topics covered in these presentations were, eating disorders and the sensitive issue of self-harm. Recently a number of Form Five girls were taken to the Village Magistrate’s Court to observe the administration of justice. A dance troop from Zimbabwe visited our school to make a song and dance presentation on the topic of cultural values.

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Subject Demand and Class Size

As was noted in my last report, trends within the school, which parallel those in other public and private institutions, show an increasing demand on the part of students to take courses in the Sciences, Business Studies, Accounts and Computers. In the context of rising overall enrolment and the necessity in IGCSE and A-level teaching for more practical work, this increased demand has put enormous pressure on our existing human and material resources. In this context the completion of the new classroom block is a godsend.

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Events

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A-Level Programme

Our newly introduced A –level Programme is on course. Our pioneer batch is being prepared by a team of well-experienced and specially trained teachers. With the help of our systematic monthly assessments their academic progress is constantly monitored. Also a monthly A – level News Forum publishes the level of achievements, each student has made so far. These publications also provide students with some vital information about their further studies and career options.

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Infrastructure

In keeping with the commitment to the highest academic standards, I am pleased to report that the new two-storied classroom block is almost ready for use. Our Science Department is strengthened with an additional Lab. Room 14 has been redesigned and converted into a well-furnished Physics Laboratory. With this enhanced facility our students are now using six labs to develop their practical skills in Science subjects.

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Staffing

Notwithstanding the considerable increase in student numbers over the past two years and the introduction of A-level, we have only adjusted our academic staffing level modestly. Our teaching staff currently consists of 40 full-time teachers, including members of the administration and a part-time teacher for French. Unlike other secondary schools in Botswana our full-time academic staff has a full-time sports master who does not otherwise teach academic subjects.

Unexpectedly two teachers resigned in the first term this year for personal reasons. Both of them were new teachers who were still on probation, but we were able to hire equally competent teachers to replace them. The Head of the Social Science Department Mrs. Sakuringwa has handed in her resignation letter just last week. She is one of our senior most teachers and teaches examination classes including A-level Geography. Her resignation is evidence of the recent trend that I mentioned earlier in my report. We are still trying to find a suitable replacement for her.

 
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Parent Teachers Association

It is my hope and belief that 2006 will see a revival of the PTA. For my part, I am prepared to do my utmost to facilitate enhanced PTA activities. The PTA annual general meeting is scheduled for Thursday11 May 2006.

Finally, I would like to reiterate that the academic administration is committed to the overall progress of this institution. We work hard not just to maintain standards but constantly to improve them.