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The Life Science quiz involved 11 teams of two members each, who were busy with various activities for three hours. The quiz tested their knowledge to the utmost. The quiz master was Lethlonolo Taiwe supported by Kano Lenong and Mari-Et Desmore as record keepers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hanco de Beer and Shalea Pretorius of Goudveld-Ho\u00ebrskool won the challenge. Second place went to Moji Segalo and Tshepi Thabana of St Andrew\u2019s, with Paballo Mogopodi and Mosoeu Lebohang of the Taiwe Secondary School taking third place. Each of these learners went home with a cash voucher, compliments of Eskom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The prize giving started with a science show by Kgabsy Lekgabe, followed by the St Andrew\u2019s High School Choir under the leadership of Hansie Jordaan, and accompanied by Aston Mimba on piano. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nyakallo Mbongo delivered an inspiring address about her attendance of the 43rd Beijing Youth Science Creation competition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Calista Gerber, a gr. 11 learner of Welkom-Gimnasium, also inspired the participants with her Expo journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A total of 23 projects received bronze medals, 27 received silver, and 11 were awarded with gold medals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The award for the best female project went to Helen\u00e9 Fourie (Trio High School) , and the best innovation project to Fatima Noor (Welkom-Gimnasium) for \u201cNext-gen bandages: precision enhanced wound care\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The best energy project went to Reneilwe Mahlatsi and Keratile Rakhetla (Dorrington Matsepe Primary School) for \u201cSouth Africa\u2019s electricity consumption and alternate energy\u201d. The best previously disadvantaged individuals (PDI) project was done by Tshoanelo Setai (Eldoret Secondary School).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gold medals were received by Helen\u00e9 Fourie (Trio); Fatima Noor (Welkom-Gimnasium); Mariandri Eloff (Naudeville Prim\u00ear, \u201cRecycled water and plant growth\u201d); Karlien Van Jaarsveld (Naudeville, \u201cThe use of non-recyclable glass in paving bricks\u201d); Hanno Van Jaarsveld (Naudeville, \u201cBreaking the life cycle of a fly\u201d); Janet de Wet (Diepfontein Christian School, \u201cRippa-Stoppa\u201d); Oreratile Mokhathi (St. Andrew\u2019s, \u201cCooling Umbrella\u201d); Calista Gerber (Welkom-Gimnasium, \u201cRemotely controlling and monitoring the regeneration of electricity by the Licht Panel Ceiling Fitting\u201d); Mphe Moloto (St. Andrew\u2019s, \u201cSilkworms\u2019 waste water compost\u201d); Leila Erasmus (Welkom-Volkskool, \u201cDie effek wat musiek op leervermo\u00eb het\u201d); and Micaela Sardinha (St. Andrew\u2019s, \u201cTherapy in schools\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCongratulations to all our medal winners at the Welkom Regional Expo. Your hard work, commitment and perseverance has paid off,\u201d said Anina Nel, chairperson of the Welkom regional expo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A team of seven learners will represent the region at the International Science Fair at Emperor\u2019s Palace during the spring school holidays from 23 to 27 September. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 Alastair Smart<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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