Mandela College

Nelson Mandela

After much deliberation and an incredibly strong field of presentations from the whole College community, we are delighted with our new College figurehead, Nelson Mandela.

Nelson Mandela was a communicator, he understood the problems that were occuring and expressed his ideas and thoughts in a peaceful and balanced way. He was open minded because he was open to the perspective and ideas of others whilst maintain his own principles. Mandela was a risk taker, who took a risk in finding a way to bring the racially divided country of South Africa together and ended Apartheid. He was knowledgeable and explored ideas and issues that had a local and global significance. He was reflective, using his own experiences and own learning to implement change to improve the lives of others.

Nelson Mandela will be forever remembered for his resilience in facing adversity and his fight for freedom, equality and justice.

Mandela's road to change was paved with enormous challenges, but he took this responsibility upon his shoulders, but he never gave up the fight.

We are proud that Nelson Mandela fought for the same values that we hold dearly, and will continue to strive to uphold and respect these values together as the Mandela College Community.

Ms S Forde - Head of Mandela College