Twenty top performing learners in each grade at Flora Park Comprehensive High School were awarded for obtaining an average score of 60% or higher at the end of the second quarter on Monday.
Learners received badges while the top three learners in each grade received cash prizes as well. According to Joseph Masekela, the principal, place finishers received R150, the first runner-up R100 and the third one R50. He said the cash prizes were meant to motivate learners to work hard and aim for good results at the end of the year.
He said their target was an 85% pass rate and added that extra lessons conducted at the school and the recent winter camp would assist them to reach their goal. Masekela stated that they obtained 71,9% at the end of the second quarter and applauded learners for their dedication.
In Grade 8, the top three spots went to Stephina Machebe, Katlego Makwela and Jennifer Musengwa while Nape Motau, Ntalo Mathebula and Claudia Lekgothoane occupied the top positions in Grade 9. Top performers in Grade 10 are Rosinah Mathiba, Molebogeng Tlomatsana and the third place was shared by Risuna Rikhotso and Lebogang Letsoalo. Grade 11 best performers are Tshomoko Mosweu, Itumeleng Mathopa and Monthati Nyambuya while Grade 12 top spots are occupied by Khanyisa Maswanganyi, Amukelani Phakula and the third position went to twin sisters, Reratilwe and Reamogetswe Nong.
Story and photos: ENDY SENYATSI
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