extended skills

In a constantly changing environment, developing skills is an essential part of being able to meet the challenges of everyday life. The dramatic changes in global economies over the past five years have been matched with the transformation in technology and these are all impacting on education, the workplace and our home lives.

Lilyfontein introduced an Extended Skills Programme in the afternoons to expose learners to the opportunity to develop additional skills to assist them to:

• Find new ways of thinking and problem solving
• Recognise the impact of their actions and teach them to take responsibility for what they do rather than blame others
• Build confidence both in spoken skills and for group collaboration and co-operation
• Analyse options, make decisions and understand why they make certain choices outside the classroom
• Develop a greater sense of self-awareness and appreciation for others
• Provide opportunities or inspire career paths for learners to generate income through their skills

Debating

Lilyfontein boasts an active debating society and has both a junior and senior debating team.  The debaters are exposed to different workshops and competitions throughout the year, where they can improve their communication and presentation skills.  The debaters take part in the following; The Border and SACEE league, World Scholar’s Cup competition and Interschools Competitions.

First Aid

Lilyfontein is proud to qualify learners and educators each year in First Aid level 1 to 3.  We feel this is a fantastic life skill to offer our learners, who on successful completion of their training, volunteer to be first aiders at all our derby days and sporting events that we host throughout the year. Training takes place twice a year by our preferred service provider, Alderson Ambulances.