Legae Academy

Legae Academy is an English medium, independent, co-educational, secondary school located in Gaborone, Botswana. The academy is a sister school to Legae English Medium Primary School which was established in 1983. The academy follows the Cambridge International Examinations syllabus, allowing students to sit for the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) after four years of secondary education, and the A-Level examination after a further two years.

Legae Academy
Address
Plot 19893, Gaborone West Phase II, Extension 12, Gaborone

Botswana
Coordinates24.6482°S 25.8961°E / -24.6482; 25.8961
Information
TypeIndependent
MottoThuto go aga Botho
(Education builds Humanity)
Established1992 (1992)
PrincipalEaso Oommen
GradesForm 1, Form 2, Form 3, IG1, IG2, A1, A2
GenderCo-educational
Age range12 - 20
NicknameL.A.
Websitelegaeacademy.co.bw

"Legae" is a Setswana word meaning "home", which is symbolic for the schools's goal to provide a secure and caring environment that facilitates a culture of learning.

The academy’s Setswana motto "thuto go aga botho" roughly translates to "education builds humanity". The institute has an additional English motto "Every child is yours", which goes hand in hand with the Academy’s logo depicting fledglings being reared in their nest.

Governance

The academy is governed by a board of governors consisting of its managing director, the principal (ex-officio), a representative of the Ministry of Education, Gaborone City Council, parents' representatives, directors and additional members.[1]

Registration and membership

Admission and progression

To enter Form 1, students will have completed the National Primary School Leaving Exam (PSLE), or equivalent. With the exception of Standard 7 applicants from Legae Primary School, all applicants sit an entrance examination. Students wishing to enter any other Form are assessed on latest past performance and sit an entrance examination.[2]

Progression through the Academy is based on merit.[2]

Prize Day

Each year public figures are invited to Legae's Prize Day as guests of honour, with one giving a keynote speech as guest speaker.

  • 2000 - Yarona FM station manager Percy Raditladi [3]
  • 2002 - Southern African Development Community (SADC) Gender Unit's head Dr. Athaliah Molokomme [4]
  • 2004 - Vision 2016 Co-ordinator Collie Monkge [5]
  • 2006 - Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education (MOE) and Mrs. F. Bakwena [6]
  • 2007 - Sir Ketumile Masire [6]
  • 2008 - Assistant Minister of Education Moggie Mbaakanyi [6]
  • 2012 - Director of Basic Education Simon Michael Coles, Indian High Commissioner Mr. Madhava Chandra, wife of the Nigerian High Commissioner Mrs. Cocodia, MP the Honourable Robert Masitara, and BCP president Honourable Dumelang Salishando [7]

Research

The school was the subject of a research report for a Master's degree in Education in 2007, focussing on accountability in the school.[8]

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References
  1. "Legae Academy". Info.bw. Archived from the original on 10 January 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
  2. "Legae Academy - Year 2008 School Fees". Info.bw. 28 September 2007. Archived from the original on 14 April 2012. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
  3. "BOPA | 05 October 2000". Dailynews.gov.bw. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
  4. "BOPA | 10 October 2002". Dailynews.gov.bw. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
  5. "BOPA | 05 March 2004". Dailynews.gov.bw. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
  6. "Legae Academy Honours Its Outstanding Students - The Botswana Gazette". Gazettebw.com. 26 February 2008. Archived from the original on 8 December 2009. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
  7. "News". Legaeacademy.com. Archived from the original on 27 January 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2012.
  8. Patel, Farzeen (2007). "Internal Accountability and School Performance in Private SecondarySchools in Botswana. A Case Study of Legae Academy and Al-Nur Schools" (PDF). The University of the Witwatersrand. Retrieved 9 August 2020.
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