ESTCOURT KZN: Accolades for top matric learners
"The learners who are here today negated the threats against them. We are proud of you"
Estcourt High School held its annual awards ceremony on February 26.
However, this year’s function was a far cry from the school’s usual awards presentation.
In accordance with Covid-19 protocol, only Grade 12 learners, parents, guests and some staff were allowed to be part of this prestigious event.
Principal Dave Diedrick said that while Covid-19 brought “turmoil” in 2020, with “time stolen” from the academic year, the Grade 12s had benefited the most, with lessons and extra lessons continuing either in the classroom or online.
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“The learners who are here today negated the threats against them. We are proud of you,” said Mr Diedrick.
Words of congratulations and encouragement were echoed by School Governing Body (SGB) chairperson Mr Mkhize and Chief Education Specialist: Estcourt Circuit Mr VC Maharaj.
The highlight of the day was undoubtedly the handing out of the awards to the Grade 12s.
Top-performing learners in the Languages, Sciences, Humanities and Commerce received awards, amid joyous praise and applause.
The school’s Dux award went to the top-performing matric learner in Estcourt, Thandolwethu Nxumalo.
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