The sixth Annual Prestigious Awards was held in recognition of excellence of staff and learners.
“As a special school, we deal with learners who can’t cope with the curriculum of main stream schools.
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“We therefore focus on skills development of our learners and hold these awards to motivate and encourage them in academics and sports,” says school principal Mandlenkosi Mthembu.
A total of 105 learners received awards on the day.
The other set of special awards were for the top learner, best teacher’s award; top supporting staff member (general assistant staff or administrative staff) and top patroller at the school.
The top learner award was scooped by Marutla Mavundla; top teacher recognition went to Bongi Masuku; top supporting staff member was Sello Radithlalo and the best patroller, was Phindi Ngwenya.
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Mthembu explains that in making a selection of the academic award recipients, the staff looks at the curricular activities of the learners.
On the other hand, the staff members’ principal awards selection, is made by the principal and two criteria are used.
This includes the co-curricular activities – those done at the school during interaction time between the learner and teacher: eg, gate duty and ex-curricular activities which include sports.
“Thank you very much to the staff for their hard work and efforts in ensuring the best results are achieved for our children throughout the year.
“I also wish all staff and learners a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year,” he says.
