Every day, teachers go above and beyond to shape the future lives and careers of learners. The National Teaching Awards is an opportunity to honour those who demonstrate commitment, innovation and meaningful impact in classrooms.
Nominations close on Friday 15 May and the provincial education department is urging schools and districts not to miss the opportunity to recognise excellence within the school community.
All teachers, governing bodies and districts are invited to submit nominations according to the qualifying criteria and the nomination guide, which are available on the WCED website at www.westerncape.gov.za.
Teachers can be nominated in the following categories:
– Excellence in Grade R teaching;
– Excellence in primary school teaching (Grades 1 to 7);
– Excellence in primary school leadership;
– Excellence in secondary school teaching (Grades 8 to 12);
– Excellence in secondary school leadership;
– Excellence in inclusive education teaching;
– Excellence in inclusive education leadership;
– Excellence in teaching mathematics (GET);
– Excellence in teaching mathematics (FET);
– Excellence in teaching natural sciences;
– Excellence in teaching physical sciences;
– Excellence in teaching life skills (Grades 1 to 6);
– Excellence in technology – enhanced teaching and learning
– National best teacher award; and
– Kader Asmal lifetime achievement award.
The provincial ceremony will be held on Friday 28 August. The winners will represent the province nationally in October.
