St George’s College hosts Cambridge teacher training in Namibia
St George’s College recently made history by hosting Namibia’s first-ever Cambridge University Press & Assessment Professional Development Training, marking a significant step forward in teacher development and educational excellence in the country.
More than 80 teachers from nine schools gathered on the St George’s campus in Windhoek for two days of intensive, hands-on training. The sessions were led by internationally recognised Cambridge specialists: Mrs Helen Rees-Bidder (Cambridge IGCSE First Language English), Mr Jeff Fair (Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics), and Dr Mona Chiriac (Active Learning and Assessment for Learning).
Also in attendance was Ms Zandile Zulu, Regional Training Manager for Cambridge University Press & Assessment, who facilitated the programme and provided strategic guidance throughout the event.
“Our goal,” Ms Zulu explained, “is to empower teachers and equip them with the skills and confidence they need to better support learners in the classroom and strengthen their course delivery.”
The training aimed to raise the quality of teaching and learning across Cambridge International schools in Namibia. With globally recognised qualifications, rich resources, and expert guidance, Cambridge’s professional development enables teachers to better prepare students for both local and international opportunities.
Face-to-face impact
In her opening remarks, Ms Berdine Beukes, Executive Head of St George’s College, expressed pride in hosting the event: “We feel very privileged that Cambridge has agreed to offer its face-to-face training here in Namibia. In the past, our teachers had to travel to South Africa or Zimbabwe to access these sessions. Now, we have the opportunity to host – and perhaps soon invite others to join us here.”
Ms Zulu praised the professionalism and warm hospitality of the St George’s team, noting that the environment reflected the core values of support and academic excellence.
“The support, friendliness, and professionalism of the staff at St George’s College truly reflect the ethos of a learning community committed to developing future leaders.”
By successfully hosting this pioneering training event, St George’s College has reaffirmed its role as a trailblazer in Namibian education – committed to empowering teachers and shaping a brighter future for learners across the country.
More than 80 teachers from nine schools gathered on the St George’s campus in Windhoek for two days of intensive, hands-on training. The sessions were led by internationally recognised Cambridge specialists: Mrs Helen Rees-Bidder (Cambridge IGCSE First Language English), Mr Jeff Fair (Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics), and Dr Mona Chiriac (Active Learning and Assessment for Learning).
Also in attendance was Ms Zandile Zulu, Regional Training Manager for Cambridge University Press & Assessment, who facilitated the programme and provided strategic guidance throughout the event.
“Our goal,” Ms Zulu explained, “is to empower teachers and equip them with the skills and confidence they need to better support learners in the classroom and strengthen their course delivery.”
The training aimed to raise the quality of teaching and learning across Cambridge International schools in Namibia. With globally recognised qualifications, rich resources, and expert guidance, Cambridge’s professional development enables teachers to better prepare students for both local and international opportunities.
Face-to-face impact
In her opening remarks, Ms Berdine Beukes, Executive Head of St George’s College, expressed pride in hosting the event: “We feel very privileged that Cambridge has agreed to offer its face-to-face training here in Namibia. In the past, our teachers had to travel to South Africa or Zimbabwe to access these sessions. Now, we have the opportunity to host – and perhaps soon invite others to join us here.”
Ms Zulu praised the professionalism and warm hospitality of the St George’s team, noting that the environment reflected the core values of support and academic excellence.
“The support, friendliness, and professionalism of the staff at St George’s College truly reflect the ethos of a learning community committed to developing future leaders.”
By successfully hosting this pioneering training event, St George’s College has reaffirmed its role as a trailblazer in Namibian education – committed to empowering teachers and shaping a brighter future for learners across the country.
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