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The 2025 Metro East Education District’s National Teaching Awards was held at De Kuilen Primary School in Kuils River last Thursday (19 June). The Helderberg had much to celebrate as some of its brightest teachers and administrators were honoured with certificates for their hard work and dedication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Seven
Firgrove Primary School walked away with seven certificates. Pictured above (from left) are Nico Kruger (nominee for Excellence in Primary School Teaching), Melissa Lyners (first runner-up for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics General Education and Training), Verenchke Engelbrecht (nominee for Excellence in Primary School Teaching), James Isaacs (first runner-up for National Best Teacher), Edeon Wyngaard (first runner-up for Excellence in Primary School Leadership), Demecia Isaacs (winner of the Excellence in Teaching Life Science for Grade 1 to 6) and Theola Farmer (winner of Excellence in Technology Enhanced Teaching).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Chrystal
Chrystal Williams from Dr GJ Joubert Primary School in Strand made the Joubie family proud when she was announced as winner of the Excellence in Primary School Teaching category.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Mariska
Teachers Mariska Niemand (winner of the Excellence in Teaching Mathematics General Education and Training) and Monique van Deventer (nominee for Excellence in Primary School Teaching) from Altena Primary School in Strand proudly show off their certificates.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Aimee
The Danie Ackermann Primary School in Somerset West duo, Aimee Thomas and Celeich Moses, were both nominated for the Excellence in Primary School Teaching award.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Desmond
Desmond Engelbrecht, principal of False Bay Primary School in Macassar, was the winner of the Excellence in Primary School Leadership award.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Hen-line
Another strong representation of local teachers was Hen-line van der Burg of Rusthof Primary School, who was first runner-up for the Excellence in Teaching Life Science for Grade 1 to 6 award.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Lydia
The team of Lydia Opperman and Magdel Human from Strand High School was announced as second runner-up for the Excellence in Teaching Physical Sciences award.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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