Stellenbosch’s girl schools once again shone at this year’s National Teaching Awards with Hoër Meisieskool Bloemhof and Rhenish Girls’ High School named the two best schools in their category.
Bloemhof took first place for the second year in a row for Top Performing Public Ordinary School in Quintile 5, while Rhenish moved from third place in 2024 to second this year. Cape Town school Rustenburg Girls’ High was awarded third place.
The awards, held at the Sandton Convention Centre last Friday (29 August), recognised outstanding achievement in terms of quality teaching and learning indicators.
David Maynier, provincial education minister, congratulated all Western Cape schools for their achievement.
According to the Bloemhof team it remains a privilege to receive the top school award. “It was an honour to attend the 11th National Education Excellence Awards, where we had the privilege of receiving recognition alongside two esteemed girls’ schools,” principal Maré Bosch said.
“This acknowledgement reflects the unwavering dedication of our teachers and the commitment of our learners to educational excellence. Such accolades signify the collaborative efforts of our entire community in fostering a nurturing and inspiring learning environment.
Bloemhof congratulated its sister school Rhenish on its second place finish. “We wish to congratulate the dedicated staff and pupils of both Rhenish and Rustenburg. What a proud moment to share this opportunity with you! To the other schools recognised, we salute your hard work too, especially when it’s being done in challenging circumstances.”
According to Rhenish’s principal, Tracey Megom, the school’s win is attributed to the incredible and consistent hard work of its teachers and learners with support from parents and the education district officials.
“I am incredibly proud of our team,” she said. “Congratulations to Bloemhof (first) and Rustenburg Girls’ (third), with the three schools proving the power and value of girls’ schools in education.”
The Cape Winelands districts took top honours in various categories, specifically in mathematics and science.
The local district has achieved the highest National Senior Certificate (NSC)mathematics passes 60% and above from 2022 to 2024, highest NSC participation versus achievement in mathematics 2022 to 2024, highest NSC physical science passes 60% and above 2022 to 2024, and the highest NSC participation versus achievement in physical science 2022 to 2024.
The Cape Winelands also won in the accounting sphere, claiming the prize for the highest NSC participation versus achievement in accounting for 2022 to 2024.
Cape Winelands district director Noel Petersen says it is a great reward as schools, teachers, learners and parents in the district work hard work and are dedicated to pursuing excellence throughout the region.
“[It’s] also a testament to the hard work of district staff who continue to provide selfless and thorough support to all our schools. The fact that the awards were for excellence in gateway subjects will serve to inspire and motivate so many of our schools and learners to aspire to the standards set.”
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