None of us could have imagined the global pandemic and the various stages of lockdown, nor that the school would operate virtually for longer than a term but the decision was taken for the school to continue to operate virtually during Term 3. This is mainly because a great number of our students and some of our staff members are still not able to return to Eswatini easily this year.  The most important thing is that as a school we continue to deliver on the promise of quality education despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. We are determined to continue providing the academic programme to the best of our abilities under online teaching and learning. The silver lining to this virtual learning environment is that we have maintained our engagement with the school community, through the events and activities that are at the heart of our mandate to develop responsible leaders for the African continent and the world.
 
For those who are on campus, our Health and Safety Committee has been making sure gates are closed, and that anyone who does enter the campus has their temperature checked and a history taken of their recent movements, activities and possible symptoms. The Committee has been meeting twice a week to make sure that students are safe. The school has put in place some precautionary measures and is following the advice given by the Eswatini health authorities. The Covid-19 Committee convened by the Governing Council is involved with scenario planning in anticipation of the students’ return to campus in 2021.
 
We hope that you have had opportunities to take part in some of our online activities and we look forward to seeing you at those that will take place during the final term of 2020, including the Alumni Speaker Series and Graduation Ceremonies. All our student-led activities are part of the educational programme and make a huge contribution in the development of leaders that will make positive change in the world.