As an effort to motivate learners to take their work seriously, teachers at Tshabalala Primary School in Katlehong organised an award-winning ceremony at the school premises on November 2.
“We also wanted to use the ceremony to recognise, among other things, their ability, effort and excellence in their school work, as well as to encourage a culture of healthy competition among the learners,” said Bertha Mahlatji, one of the event organisers.
She said such events will help the learners to cultivate appropriate behaviour, and also encourage them to take their school work seriously and to focus more on their chosen career paths.
Teachers worked hard to shortlist learners who performed well in each learning area.
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Best performers, foundation phase
Grade One
Naledi Mofokeng (maths)
Bokamoso Toba (SeSotho)
Karabelo Motlengoa (life skills)
Amukelani Mkhwanazi ( (IsiZulu)
Banele Mkhize (English, first additional language)
Grade Two
NTandokazi Mamba (maths)
Mbali Mogoai (SeSotho)
Tshepang Selepe (life skills)
Rebecca Thanjane (IsiZulu)
Tshiamo Mdluli (English first additional language)
Grade Three
Motshidisi Miya (maths)
Kopano Moakatsi (SeSotho)
Tshiami Mofoloko (life skills)
Snenhlanhla Sibiya (IsiZulu)
Ayanda Ngejana (English first additional language)
Best performers, intermediate phase
Grade Four
Skhanyiso Nkosi and Kamohelo Kholane (maths)
Nteboheng Soetsane (Sesotho and English)
Vanessa Mhondera (social science and life skills)
Skhanyiso Nkosi (IsiZulu)
Grade Five
Zwane Reneilwe (maths, social science and IsiZulu)
Thabo Visagie (Sepedi)
Mpho Zimo (SeSotho)
Lwazi Molaba (English, first additional language)
Nosipho Motloung (life skills)
Grade Six
Relebogile Phelane (maths, social science and Sepedi)
Lwandle Mahlaba (IsiZulu, life skills and English, first additional language)
Tshepiso Thasi (SeSotho)
Best performers, senior phase
Grade Seven
Basetsana Moopi (maths, SeSotho, English, life orientation, creative arts)
Thaba Mokete (SePedi)
Hlatshwayo Sibongile (IsiZulu)
Thabo Monoto (social science)
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The overall good performers per grade were Naledi Mofokeng (Grade One), Tshiamo Mdluli (Grade Two), Kopano Mokoatsi (Grade Three), Nteboheng Soetsane (Grade Four), Reneilwe Zwane (Grade Five), Relebihile Phelane (Grade Six) and Basetsana Moopi (Grade Seven).
The overall good performers received certificates and trophies.
The best school overall performing award went to Basetsana Moopi. For her efforts, she received a trophy.
Learners who did well in sports were also awarded. They are Basetsana Moopi (table tennis), Dipolelo Mphou (athletics) and Sphiwe Makhoba (cross country). They received certificates.
Ben Khanye was awarded a certificate for his good work as a security personnel. He ensured – during school hours and after working hours – the school environment was safe and secured for staff members and learners.
Neighbouring schools such as Cathula, Thulisa, Morojaneng, Keketso, Sekgutlong and Maitjibulo, were invited to the event.
Former school principal Busisiwe Mndaweni, former teacher Shoes Koloko and Mokgadi Mokgawa, from the district office, were also invited.
The guests were treated to traditional dance, modern dance and clan praises rituals.
Local motivational speaker Isaac Mavuso gave a talk.
The current school principal, Sifiso Ngobese, believes the ceremony was a success.
“Everything went according to plan. I would like to thank the school governing body and the teachers for working as a team to pull such an event together.
“In future, I would like every learner to be present and to witness others being rewarded. I would also want to see teachers who do well also receive awards,” said Ngobese.
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