North West Education MEC Viola Motsumi has congratulated seven teachers, who obtained first positions at the National Teaching Awards Gala event held in Boksburg.
The awards were held under the theme “Empowering Educators, Strengthening Resilience, Building Sustainability.”
According to the department, the awards celebrate educators who go above and beyond in their profession, often under challenging conditions, to ensure quality learning and teaching.
The province sent a delegation of 15 finalists to compete at the national level and walked away with seven awards.
“Reverend Dr. David Tlhowe from Tlhabane West Primary School in Bojanala District obtained first position in Primary School Leadership.
Tshepiso Seshoane from Thuto Neo Primary School in Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District obtained first position in Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (GET).
Bongumusa Mabuza from Reabona Secondary School in Dr. Kenneth Kaunda obtained second position in Excellence in Teaching Natural Sciences.
Tlhalefang Zwane from Bolokang Secondary School in Ngaka Modiri Molema District obtained second position in Excellence in Teaching.
Magaretta Bornman from Laerskool Sannieshof in Ngaka Modiri Molema District obtained position three Excellence in Primary School Teaching.
Ronewa Tshikhudu from Noka ya Lorato Primary School in Bojanala District obtained position three in Excellence in Technology Enhanced Teaching.
Koketso Motaung from Tebogo Special School in Bojanala District obtained position three in Excellence in Special Needs Teaching,” said the department spokesperson, Vuyo Mantshule.
Meanwhile, Motsumi congratulated the team, adding that the province has always been consistent in dominating at the national level.
“As a province we have now been consistent in dominating at the national level, in two successive years we have been obtaining the top positions consistently.
This achievement shows that the Department is in the correct direction.
As we are preparing ourselves for the final examinations, our learners will be inspired to even work hard in the examinations.
We have taken seven awards in our bag, and we are very proud of the province,” remarked Motsumi.
The province is the overall winner with most trophies compared to other provinces.
