Environmental focus attracts top teachers
Veteran Eastern Cape educator Warwick Osmond will take up the reins as headmaster of top private primary school St Francis College in February.
Currently acting headmaster at Dale College Boys’ High School in King William’s Town, Osmond said he intended positioning the school as a leading player in environmental learning and management, given its unique position in a rural setting within St Francis Bay.
“The motto of the school is striking – ‘learn to live’. We are preparing children for life and living. I love the idea that learning is integral to living and I am impressed that St Francis College is a recognised eco-school,” Osmond said.
A former Grey High School pupil and Nelson Mandela University graduate, Osmond has taught at several Eastern Cape schools during his 29year career, and believes that the province has a strong tradition of academic and sporting excellence.
“I want to see St Francis College occupying a unique space among schools in the province.
“It will be known for its unique character and proud emphasis on embracing the environment,” he said.
Osmond will be joined at St Francis College by his wife, Melanie, who will be a grade 7 teacher and head of department for the senior phase.
She is currently principal of Central Primary in King William’s Town.