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| Sasol Project Excellence Awards |
| The Sasol Project hosted the inaugural Excellence Awards at Flavius Mareka FET College (Sasolburg) on the 6th March 2008. The ceremony was attended by government officials, Sasol management, principals, teachers, learners and Maths Centre management. |
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| Merriam Cholota received a study bursary of R15 000 |
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Johan Furter
Managing Director of Sasol Infrachem |
Pamilla Mudhray
Sasol Corporate Social Investment Manager |
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Cynthia Malinga
Programme Director |
Zimbini Zwane of Sasol thanking attendees |
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The participating schools, situated in the Fezile Dabi on the Northern Free State, are Barnard Molokoane, Cedar, Kwakwatsi, LE Notsi, Metsimatle, Nkgopoleng, Nomsa, Phehellang, Rebatla Thuto and Yakhisizwe.
The purpose was to recognize and reward high achieving schools, teachers, learners and schools who have demonstrated brilliance, discipline and produced good results through the programme.
The prizes were awarded in three categorizes: leading school, leading educator and leading learner and there were thirteen prizes awarded. Teachers won laptops with software, worth
R7 000; Grade 12 student received bursaries towards tertiary education of R15 000, while Grade 8-11 winners, supplied with Sasol goodie bags; were taken on a Sasol Career visit, a trip to the Sci-Bono Discovery Centre and the Cradle of Humankind. Schools won two laptops each with internet connectivity. The table below gives detailed information of the prize winners. |
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| Best Mathematics School |
Nomsa High School |
| Best Physical Science School |
Barnard Molokoane |
| Best Mathematics Teacher |
Mr. T. Guma |
| Best Physical Science Teacher |
Mr. Pule |
| Best Grade 12 Learner |
Cholota Merriam |
| Best Grade 11 Maths Learners |
Masita Dimakatso |
| Best Grade 11 Science Learners |
Telane Betty |
| Best Grade 10 Maths Learners |
Mpondo Martha |
| Best Grade 10 Science Learners |
Mokoena John |
| Best Grade 9 Maths Learners |
Hlophe Nkululeko |
| Best Grade 9 Science Learners |
Mamaseli Dieketseng |
| Best Grade 8 Maths Learners |
Ndeze Meshack |
| Best Grade 8 Science Learners |
Meletse Jonas |
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In his welcome address, Johan Furter, Managing Director of Sasol Infrachem, emphasized the importance of producing responsible learners with good results in mathematics and physical science who can be given appropriate training to fill skill gap existing in the job market.
Pamilla Mudhray, Sasol Corporate Social Investment Manager says, “The programme has been challenging and effective, and we wanted to motivate and reward learners, teachers and schools who have truly demonstrated excellence, discipline, teamwork and results. The programme has been valuable in that it provides resources and helps to stick to the curriculum, and the Awards are a great motivational tool.”
“We will continue working hard with the Maths Centre, and the more assistance I receive the more learners I can impact, year after year.” says maths teacher Henry Nkosi from Barnard Molokoane High School.
Maths Centre National Director Sharanjeet Shan says “All participating schools in 2007 showed improved results at all levels, with Grade 11 results in both Maths and Science increasing by over 10%. Several distinctions were achieved in matric for Standard and Higher grades. Our teacher development programme component is vital to ensure sustainability, and 30 of the high-performing teachers have been selected to start a B Ed education degree through Nelson Mandela University during 2008." |
Photos of the Awards ceremony |
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| Mohammed Ishmael presents maths quizzes |
Acting Director of the FD district and the National Executive Director of Maths Centre, Sharanjeet Shan with winning learners |
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| Best Science teacher: Mr. Pule |
Best Science School: Barnard Molokoane |
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