OPRAH WINFREY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY THE
College in Meyerton

We're an independent boarding school, founded by Oprah Winfrey to provide world-class education to previously disadvantaged girls in South Africa from Grade 8 to Grade We strive to raise future leaders who are able to navigate a variety of social and cultural contexts, and who will remain committed to the development of South Africa and the African continent. From the start, Oprah Winfrey knew that university study was essential to the students achieving their professional and personal goals, contributing to society and establishing financial independence. The MYP 5 Personal Project The Personal Project is the culmination of the Middle Years Programme, which involves seven months of thorough research and organisation with the aim of. Our best wishes accompany them all as they embark on their tertiary studies in The Personal Project is the culmination of the Middle Years Programme, which involves seven months of thorough research and organisation with the aim of preparing an Independent Investigation Task and the writing of a report by all Grade 10 students. At the end of the process the entire school gathers to view these impressive displays and listen to the individual oral presentations. Viewers ask questions and offer their praises on a job well done. The Projects are finally subjected to vigorous assessment by an assessment team. A special awards assembly is then held for the announcement of top achievers in the assessment and those who receive the highest votes for the most impressive displays and/or engaging presentations.