Metro East Focus Schools Project - Our Teachers Graduate!!!

Celebrating Two Years of Growth: 45 Educators Graduate as BCP Mediators

On 12 November 2026, educators from the Metro East Education District gathered at Helderkruin Primary School to celebrate the culmination of their two-year journey with the Basic Concepts Programme (BCP), developed by the Basic Concepts Foundation (BCF). A total of 45 educators were certified as BCP mediators, with 11 district officials attending. The event was opened by Anastasia Gordon, DCES: Learning Support – Inclusive and Specialised Learner and Educator Support, Western Cape Education Department.

The occasion celebrated not only the educators' achievements, but also the valuable partnership between BCF and the Metro East Education District. District representatives expressed their support for the project and were particularly encouraged by the educators' work and the practical examples of classroom implementation showcased during the event.

One of the highlights was hearing directly from teachers, who shared encouraging accounts of changes they had observed in their learners, including expanded vocabulary, greater confidence, improved communication and an increased ability to express ideas in full sentences. Teachers also reflected on how the programme had influenced their own teaching practices and understanding of how children learn.

The hosting school's principal also surprised and delighted us by offering words of appreciation and recognition for the educators' dedication.

With classroom displays, shared reflections and the presentation of certificates, the afternoon was a fitting celebration of two years of learning, professional growth and a shared commitment to helping every child realise their potential.