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The heartbreaking news about Latoya Temilton (12), who drowned while on a leadership camp under the care of #QueenstownPrimarySchool took me right back to the tragic, untimely passing of #EnochMpianzi while on camp under the care of #ParktownBoysHigh. Both, leaning towards negligence, both, despite how much we post on #socialmedia and seek accountability, have left two families devastated. I then went to do a quick search on the death of Enoch, which almost 4 years ago, the organization I was affiliated with raised their voice, advocating for accountability, calling for Malcom Williams who was the principal at the time drowning happened to be held accountable, and for resources to be allocated to support the family and friends of Enoch, to process the tragedy. At the bare minimum for investigations to be thoroughly conducted. The last post in the news was in 2021. Life went on. Here were are again, 4 years late, another child dead (and many more in the years past, while in school care) on school camps, under the care of teachers, as a result of slack safeguarding measures in schools, as a direct result of poor mental health support, bullying, drug abuse, amongst other plagues that prey on our children. So many organizations and individuals continue to #advocate for deliberate child protection, and we immediately think, because children are being abused. Yes that's a reality, in the literal sense of physical abuse, but children are falling through the gaps, devoured by negligence, snuffed out by mental health issues, preyed on by bullies. The few organizations doing good work around child protection have very few, very minimal, and very uncertain resources, they depend on a volatile donor environment and here the Government goes, still cutting much needed funds under the Department of social development towards causes like child care and child protection. I am sad for Latoya's family, who today have to wonder why the teachers did not respond when students said their child was in danger in the water. Mostly I am sad because unless we strengthen legislation on child protection, unless #schools are deliberate about making their environments safe for students, unless these teachers in this instance are held accountable, unless the students that witnessed Latoya fight for her life, and the subsequent events thereafter, are provided with adequate #psychosocial support, this will be just another child who drowned on a school trip (x)number of years ago. We need to do better, for our #children , schools need to be #safespaces again. We trust teachers with our children and yet we also fear one day it might be our own #child , or a child we know personally that is injured or whose life is cut short. Lets continue to advocate for schools to be made space, for #accountability to be strengthened not only in the face of tragedy but as a standard. #childprotection #officeofthechildprotector https://lnkd.in/djVzsPA2

Nothing is like the bond between us and our grandparents. Check out our tribute video for Grandparents Day! • #adwcommUNITY #adwcomunidad #alwaysreadyalwayslearning #firstweekofschool #fullstreamahead #education #adwunity #adwschools #catholiceducation #explorepage #adwfirstday

📽️In case you missed it, we released a video detailing the incredible stories of youth Pow Wow dancers as they discuss their experiences, challenges, and the profound impact of this tradition on their lives. 🌐https://lnkd.in/gq9v2yzb

A great teacher and visionary leader.

In this insightful and research-backed talk, Angela Hanscom delivers a profound case for the restoration of more movement and outdoor play experiences for children.

This program teaches an important survival skill - how to swim! Way to go Loyola swimming and diving!

What causes are you supporting tomorrow during #401gives? Here are my top 3: 1. The Latino Policy Institute 2. Community Prep School 3. Read to Succeed

2024 is the year for Growth! Continuous improvement is what companies need in order to stay competitive in this ever changing world! Employees want the opportunity to learn and grow their skills! Companies should be encouraging and nurturing this! If the talent and skills of employees grow, so will your company! #TOTD #ContinuousImprovement #Learning #Growth

Learning to Honor Lessons From Our Grandparents https://conta.cc/3r4XM9n

2024 is the year of GROWTH! This is a great illustration addressing some of the changes to consider making in the workplace - although this extends beyond just the “young workforce”. What are you doing to encourage a growth mindset? Offering learning and training opportunities, having strong and supportive leadership and an enjoyable workplace not plagued by office politics is a good start. #recruitmentagency #connectingforbetter #2024opportunities