Hope is the most powerful armour for school leavers said St Martin’s Headmaster

While last year’s matriculants believe ended a journey, it’s just the beginning of a current adventure, said St Martin’s School Headmaster, Warren Venter. He said that wish is the most powerful armour that students must be equipped with.

“We face a very uncertain world,” said Venter, “and the underlying terror of joblessness in a country where almost 40% of the population is unemployed, and nearly half of the nation is under 35. It can spell confidence disaster for any school leaver.”

This year St Martin’s expects to list several top achievers on the national results hit parade. “Academic achievement is key to gain university entrance, to position yourself firmly in the starting blocks for the rest of your life,” said Venter. But he added that with diminishing prospects because of the current local and global climate, may dampen anyone’s spirit. “Yet, what South Africa needs more than anything is a recent generation of leaders, of business people that can contribute positively to economic growth, that can assist to heal our country in the many places that it has become unfastened.”

Wish, he said, and sharing ideals, resilience or strength or resolve with our youth is so vital. This year’s poll, the before and aftermath, the potential of South Africa amidst its challenges must be distilled and instilled. “It is our responsibility as educators and as parents to remain positive, to engender a measure of idealism and dreams for the future. This is how we can ignite our youth, because after school, there is a long road ahead in adulthood, and it should be a journey they embark on with enthusiasm.”

Wish inspires students to set goals and work towards achieving them, even in the face of challenges. It nurtures a positive outlook, essential for mental and emotional well-being. This positive mindset enables school leavers to navigate uncertainties and seize opportunities, contributing to personal growth and success. “Hope is a driving force that encourages continuous learning and adaptability, key attributes in a rapidly evolving world,” said Venter.

To nurture wish in kids, it’s indispensable for teachers and parents to encourage realistic goal setting and to collaborate in establishing meaningful objectives said Venter. “We must encourage students cope with setbacks, promote a positive outlook and support their interests and passions. After every, we are role models and demonstrating wish in our own lives allows us to guide by example,” he said.

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