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OverviewBill Schroder is the stuff of which teaching legends are made. Strict, yet kind and tolerant, he blended a magic mix of care and discipline to bring out the best in his pupils. In A Headmasters Story, Bill shares the story of his life, offering many insights into the challenges and rewards of teaching. He describes how he was a natural leader, and that helping young people realise their potential was his lifes calling. Bill also charts how his teaching philosophy developed as he taught at and led a variety of schools, including SACS, Western Province Prep, Rondebosch Boys, Westerford, Rhodes High, Pinelands High in Cape Town and York High in George. When he was appointed head of Pretoria Boys High in 1990, Bill took on the challenge of leading one of the countrys top state schools and soon earned the undying admiration of pupils, parents, staff and Old Boys alike. At the end of a long and distinguished career, he did not rest on his laurels but went back into the fray, helping to mentor a struggling township high school. Here is a teacher who has left an indelible mark on thousands of pupils, from Cape Town to Pretoria. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bill SchroderPublisher: Jonathan Ball Publishers SA Imprint: Jonathan Ball Publishers SA Weight: 0.500kg ISBN: 9781868429325ISBN 10: 1868429326 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 01 May 2019 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews"""There will only be one boss in my Pretoria Boys High memory wise, calm and a mentor to us all."" -- John Smit, former Springbok Captain." There will only be one boss in my Pretoria Boys High memory wise, calm and a mentor to us all. -- John Smit, former Springbok Captain. Author InformationBill Schroder was the headmaster of the prestigious Pretoria Boys High for 19 years (19902009). Before that he taught and performed a leadership role at several schools, including Rondebosch Boys High, Westerford High and Rhodes High in Cape Town, as well as York High in George. He also coached and administered swimming, cricket, rugby and squash at various levels. When hes not writing his memoirs, he loves to play bridge, watch sport and travel. He lives in Pretoria. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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