The learners and educators of ML Sultan Estcourt were tense and anxious as they prepared to participate in the South African Choral Eisteddfod (SACE) on May 3 and 4 in Ladysmith.
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22 schools from the Uthukela district participated in various categories of Prescribed and Own Choice Music. On May 3, the first group of grades three and four boarded the bus. They took position one in both the English and Isizulu Song Categories.
On May 4, the grade ones and twos took position one for the Sotho song and position two for the English song. The intermediate Phase learners sang so beautifully that the judges were overwhelmed with emotion.
The choristers were dressed as nuns when they adorned the regal attire. They took position one in the English song category. For the Afrikaans song, the choir captured position three as they wore colourful hats and umbrellas to showcase the Cape Malay style.
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The choir carried home a total of five trophies for their sterling performances. The School Management Team wishes to thank the dedicated educators, especially Mrs FH Makhathini and Ms NC Ngcobo for all their efforts in making the choir a success.
Special thanks to Mrs Makhathini for sewing the bibs for the learners. The school expresses its heartfelt gratitude to the parents and learners for all their enthusiasm and support.
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