British International Preparatory School held their annual celebration of achievement ceremony for their youngsters and parents on 30 November.
After an intensive year of learning, the youngsters were keen to see which of them made it to the top of their class.
The top three students from each stage of learning were awarded certificates and medals, while other youngsters were rewarded with certificates in diligence and progress.
School principal Garth Thompson said, “Rewarding diligence and progress are not secondary awards. These awards are huge achievements and have taken a lot of work and dedication on the part of each student.”
As one of the most sought-after awards in the school, and in honour of the school’s founding principal, the Griebenouw Award was awarded to Hafsa Alatovic.
“This award shows what makes a British International School child special. They work hard, they are kind to others, have a good heart, and overcome all problems that come their way, and they do not give up,” Thompson said.
The school’s dean Margret Oshry said in her address to the school, “At our school, we aim to prepare all students to be productive members of a rapidly changing society. We are truly blessed to have a great team of teachers who have donated endless hours of effort to help our youngsters prepare for their exciting and unknown future.
“To all members of our support and management teams, thank you for all that you do to enable the important process of learning.
“Internationally, a good school is determined by at least 50 per cent of its students achieving a C-grade or better. Consistently, our teachers have assisted our children to achieve amongst the top third in the world.”
The day also marked a very special occasion in the school’s history.
Thompson continued, “This will be the last celebration of achievement that will take place on this campus. We are excited that next year’s event will take place at our new campus on Selbourne Road, Johannesburg North.”
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