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tribe which connects the very best kind of world-changing humans - to each other!

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"My mind is still boggling from our amazing training! We are gearing up to start implementing some of the new extensions we learnt about and the enthusiasm amongst the teachers is fantastic!"

Christine Whetton
Selborne Primary School

"This training is applicable, vibrant, and innovative with great educational exposure. It is great that I've gained new knowledge and am able to apply it."

Richele Quinton
Lebone College

"PurpleZA provides such a professional, friendly, helpful and beautifully guided platform that not only motivates but also encourages. Lindsay and Irene really go the extra mile to ensure everyone gets the optimal experience out of every learning experience. Every engagement with PurpleZA makes me want to be a better teacher!"

Chené Hibbert
Cannons Creek Independent School

Courses for you

Connect to stories

Leigh Walker

See how Leigh Walker of Pridwin Preparatory School inspires her Grade 0 students to use their imaginations and to think out of the box in a magical minibeasts inquiry-based learning journey.

Claire Pattle and Kirsten Raath

See how Kirsten and Claire engaged Grade 8 learners in an incredible project-based learning journey to answer the question: "How might we break down stereotypes at St Dunstan's College?"

Rika Kroon

See how Rika Kroon from Rhenish Girls’ High School in Stellenbosch, South Africa uses project-based learning to guide her Grade, 10 History students, in learning about Heritage.

The Library: A hub for Social Justice Conversations

Samantha Evans

See how Samantha Evans from St John's D.S.G. Junior School uses the library space to provide multiple opportunities for students to speak about social justice topics with the facilitation of the teacher, learning by and through conversation.

Chris Mc Wade

See how Chris McWade from STADIO uses Cognitive Apprenticeship to teach University students.

Let's face it - nobody likes Professional Development. Especially not one-size-fits-all workshops at the end of a long school day when you can barely drag yourself to the coffee machine.

We get it!

That's why we've designed purposeful PD for real people

Purple PD lets you choose when, where, what, and how you learn.

Making sure it's all about you: your subject, your interests, your skill level, your way!