Head Teacher/Principal Information sessions

HEAD TEACHER/PRINCIPAL INFORMATION SESSIONS

• What is it?

This is a virtual information session held for all principals. The purpose of the session is to provide the principals with more information about Wavumbuzi, its purpose and vision, to help them understand how this is beneficial to their learners and to encourage them to get their teachers involved.

• When does it take place?

Depending on the demand and availability of the principals there could be about 2 to 4 of these sessions that take place before the Challenge starts.

• Why do we have it?

Reaching out to the principals and getting their buy-in proves to be tremendously helpful in the recruitment process of teachers. It makes it easier for us to reach out to teachers at a school where the principal is already aware and supportive of Wavumbuzi. The teachers then also feel more obligated/comfortable with participating if principals are involved.

• Who runs it?

The training is run by the Country Director and Project Manager. They are in charge of the planning, agenda, agenda items and running of the session. The marketing team will assist with creating the invites and drafting & sharing the comms to market the event.

See below an example of the Principal session invite and WhatsApp message copy put together by the marketing team.