Nomnikelo Gaika (Vredenburg Circuit Manager) with Mandlenkosi Sixolo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n“It is a testimony for greatness that comes with facilitating the intellect and talent of young leaders. I never expected winning in my category as we were many excellent teachers. When my name was called, I jumped up and rejoiced in disbelief. To be seen and recognised by the district was a phenomenal moment in my life. It’s proof that with faith it’s possible. And that will motivate more generations that I will come across.”\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mari\u00ebtte Koen, principal of Piketberg High School and winner of the Excellence in Secondary School Leadership category, said the award is truly like the proverbial feather in her cap. “It was a great honour to be nominated for the award by our circuit office manager, Ulande Europa. I am in the privileged position that my work is not just a job, but my passion. The award confirms that my passion is noticed and recognised, that my hard work is rewarded. Of course it is not every day that you live out your passion to get recognition for it, so the award was not something I expected.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Second runner-up in Excellence in Secondary School Teaching, Ane\u00ebn Burger shared that her school nominated her for the award. “Although I was very grateful for the recognition, I did not expect to be named the district’s second runner-up. I prefer to work behind the scenes and therefore found the submission process a great challenge. Since I work with extremely capable and dedicated colleagues on a daily basis, I feel truly blessed to receive this honour. I know I could not have done it without the grace and guidance of my Heavenly Father.”\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are the winners and runners up in their categories:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Excellence in Primary School Teaching<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nMandlenkosi Sixolo, winner (St. Helena Bay Primary School)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Karien Rossouw, first runner-up (Eendekuil Primary School)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Samantha Erasmus, second runner-up (HP Williams Primary School)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Excellence in Secondary School Teaching<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nAn\u00e9 Spies, winner (Swartland High School)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hermien Tallie, first runner-up (Hopefield High School)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ane\u00ebn Burger, second runner-up (Vredenburg High School)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Excellence in Teaching Grade R<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nMagdaleen Baard, winner (Klawer Primary School)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Elizma de Jongh, first runner-up (PW de Bruin Primary School)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Vuyokazi Ngcobozi, second runner-up (Middlepos Primary School)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Excellence in Teaching Mathematics GET<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nRenier Sieser, winner (Riebeeck West Primary School)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tarryn Jordaan, first runner-up (HP Williams Primary School)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Excellence in Teaching Natural Sciences<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nLauren Uren, winner (Riebeeck West Primary School)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Excellence in Technology \u2013 Enhanced Teaching and Learning<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nFrancel du Preez, winner (Vredendal-Noord Primary School)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jusrin Markus, first runner-up (St. Thomas Primary School)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kelvin-Jean Fortuin, second runner-up (Wesbank Secondary School)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Excellence in Primary School Leadership<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nJolene du Preez, winner (Vredendal-Noord Primary School)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Annemarie Duvenhage, first runner-up (Anne Pienaar Gedenk Primary School)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Augustinus Newman, second runner- up (Vergenoeg RK Primary School)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Excellence in Secondary School Leadership<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nMari\u00ebtte Koen winner (Piketberg High School),\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Excellence in Special Needs Leadership<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nRobert van Rooyen, winner (Graafwater Special School)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kader Asmal Lifetime Achievement Award<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nJimmy Williams (St Helena Bay Primary School)\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
National Best Teacher Award<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\nMarika Williams (Clanwilliam Secondary School).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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