(English) As we near the close of another academic year at Footprints International School, we are proud to reflect on the growth and success of our Parent Focus Groups, launched in March 2025 as part of our broader commitment to authentic family engagement.

Over the course of three online meetings and one in-person gathering, parents and members of the management team have come together as critical friends to share constructive feedback and help shape school initiatives. Last week’s first in-person breakfast meeting brought Parent Focus members together with Category Team Chairs (CAT Chairs) for meaningful, forward-thinking dialogue.

Each group is aligned with one of the WASC categories (A–D), based on the accreditation standards of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), a leading accrediting body that supports continuous school improvement, and is supported by a CAT Chair from the school’s leadership team:

• Mr. Andre Struvé, School Director – Category A: Organisation for Student Learning
• Mr. Justin Bisiker, International Primary Programme Principal – Category B: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
• Dr. Rudi Labuschagne, Head of the Centre for Wellbeing and Career Excellence – Category C: Support for Student Growth and Wellbeing
• Mr. Nicholas Brewer, Head of Campus – Category D: School Culture and Community Engagement

We believe deeply that schools are strongest when families are true partners in learning. Thank you to all the parents who’ve made this initiative a success.

The Parent Focus Groups will resume in August 2025, and we look forward to continuing this meaningful work together in the new academic year.