Dear Colleagues

The SAPA National Conference arrangements are going well and we are very excited about the wonderful programme we have been able to put together, as well as all the little 'extras' that we have sourced. Our list of dignitaries is growing and we are particularly pleased that the president of the International Confederation of Principals, Mr Andrew Blair, will now also be joining us at the conference.
The exhibitors will be offering many lucky draw prizes at the stands. Some of the big items mentioned are data projectors, a training course for a whole staff, ipods, etc. etc.
We have had a great response from principals from other provinces but we still need WC-principals to boost our numbers to reflect that we are the organising province! Come on, Western Cape, let's show them that we are a 'force' to be reckoned with!
If you haven't yet booked for this wonderful conference right on your doorstep, please do so immediately. The cost to yourself or your school will be minimal because you don't have to pay for accommodation or long distance travel. If you can afford it, please also sponsor a non-SAPA principal with the idea of him/her becoming a member of our organisation!
If you wish to still pay the 'early bird' fee, contact Cris at the SAPA-WC office!

Hope to hear from you soon!
Alta van Heerden

Office:   +27-21-797 8010
Fax:      +27-21-762 2697

MIDWEEK ENCOURAGEMENT

"Of all the attitudes we can acquire, surely the attitude of gratitude is the most important and by far the most life-changing." --Zig Ziglar

People in general want more and more out of life, mostly more stuff. More money, more time, more love, more everything. The problem is that more is never enough. People are never satisfied and then live unfulfilled lives. A change in attitude can remedy this. One needs to be grateful for what we have. We will then be amazed by the contentment that we will experience in our lives.

My challenge to you today is to name ten things that you can be grateful for. As you name them, count them down on your fingers. Do this before you even get up, and then at night just before you go to sleep. Keep up this challenge for the next seven days and see how it changes your attitude towards life. Try and name different things every time you do it. Create an attitude of gratitude and it will change your life!

I know you can do it, but will you?

Make it a great week,

Christo Spies