Newly appointed principal of Graslaagte Primary School, Elton Juba (35), who was born and raised in Humansdorp, is the school’s youngest principal and has huge plans to revive the school’s extra-curricular programmes to provide learners with a platform to express themselves safely.
Juba began his teaching career as a mathematics teacher at Pells-rus Primary School in 2010, under the guidance of former principal, Ronnie Plaatjies and mentors Lien Goeda and Frank Domingo.
In 2015 he was promoted to head of department in the mathematics department at the school.
After seven years at the school, he was transferred to Graslaagte Primary in 2017, when he was identified by the Department of Education to be in excess at Pellsrus Primary.
He said once he joined the school he quickly began working closely with the former principal, Julius du Plessis.
Finally, in June this year, he accepted a post as principal of the school.
“This is my first position as principal of a school and I am excited about the journey and the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to my community,” said Juba.
With his desire to provide a safe and happy environment for the learners at the school where self-confidence is developed and morals are taught by instilling a solid foundation, he plans to revive the school’s extra-curricular programmes.
Juba said he believes that all learners should be given the opportunity to express themselves in areas that interest them, whether it be academics, sports, or art.
“We are working towards having our school become an institution that gives hope to our community,” said Juba.
He said the school has therefore started the process to expand on the extra-curricular programmes on offer to learners and they are working on a platform which will make it easier for learners, teachers, and parents to follow the various programmes.
“We realise the importance of fostering greater relationships with all our stakeholders in supporting the work of our school, especially the parents. We therefore urge everyone to do even more to get involved,” said Juba.
