By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
North West MEC for Education, Wendy Matsemela said it is important to award exceptional teachers, who continue to put extraordinary efforts in ensuring that learners excel in their grades.
Matsemela said this during the provincial 2022 National Teaching Awards (NTA) gala event held at Sun City Resort on 7 October 2022.
“The NTA scheme is one of the ways in which the Department of Basic Education (DBE) acknowledges the extraordinary efforts made by excellent teachers often in very difficult conditions.
“Such teachers, provide a better future for learners because the lack of quality education is a major factor behind many social, political, economic, and health challenges faced by the world today,” she said.
Matsemela further said lack of quality education also contributes immensely to poverty, prejudice, and conflict. She added that, the NTAs are aimed at motivating teachers to continue the selfless endeavours they make for the benefit of the country.
“As a result of the extraordinary efforts made by teachers under extreme conditions, the department with these awards pays homage to individuals who have demonstrated commitment, dedication, and sacrifice during difficult situations.
“We would like to congratulate the winners who will represent the province at the national level. As we all know the reason for our gathering in this prestigious event, it is to give a heartily tribute to you our esteemed teachers for your hard efforts in building learners throughout the years to be responsible citizens,” said Matsemela.
She said, they have witnessed the teachers’ avowed dedication. Matsemela said, the department hosts the provincial NTAs to celebrate selfless teachers for their remarkable deeds in the teaching profession.
Meanwhile, the Ngaka Modiri Molema District became the overall winner as the best-performing district and won a trophy for the district. The theme for the 2022 World Teachers Day is “Resilience in the Pursuit of Excellence”.
The National Teaching Awards gala event will take place on 20 October 2022 at CSIR, Pretoria.
The North West province winners for the 2022 NTA who will represent the province at the national are as follows:
· Ms Marakane Mokhele from Areitshokeng Primary School, Jouberton Township Dr Kenneth Kaunda won position one in the Excellence in Grade R Teaching category.
· Ms Lezeth Van Der Walt from Hoerskool Skoonspruit in Klerksport Dr Kenneth Kaunda won position one in the Excellence in ICT and Enhanced Teaching and Learning category
· Mr Tshwenyego Mokhukhwane from Michael Modisakeng Secondary School in Majakaneng Village, Bojanala District obtained the first position in the Kader Asmal Life Time Achievement Award
· Mr Bongumusa Mabuza from Reabona Secondary School in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District obtained the first position in the Excellence in Teaching Physical Science category
· Ms Silindile Hlongwane from Bothibello Secondary School in Bojanala District got the first position in Excellence in Teaching Natural Science category
· Mr Tebogo Mokwene from Mmabatho High School in Mmabatho Township, Ngaka Modiri Molema District obtained the first position in Excellence in Teaching Mathematics GET category
· Mr Mzwandile Nduku from Refentse Secondary School in Delaryville, Ngaka Modiri Molema District obtained position one in Excellence in Teaching Mathematics GET category
· Mr Ronald Sesing from Bophelong Special School in Mafikeng, Ngaka Molema District obtained the first position in Excellence in Special Needs Leadership category
· Ms Eldorette Havenga from Die Welge Special School in Potchefstroom, Dr Kenneth Kaunda obtained position one in the Excellence in Special Needs Teaching category
· Mr Daniel Mekgwe from Tlhoafalo Secondary School in Sannieshof, Ngaka Modiri Molema District obtained the first position in Excellence in Secondary School Leadership category
· Ms Tsholofelo Lechuti from Tswelelopele Secondary School in Itsoseng Township, Ngaka Modiri Molema District obtained the first position in Excellence in Secondary School Teaching category
· Ms Dikeledi Sekopamotse from Platinum Village in Rustenburg, Bojanala District obtained the first position in Excellence in Primary School Leadership category
· Ms Christine Fourie from Toevlug Primary School in Ventersdorp, Dr Kenneth Kaunda Excellence in Primary School Teaching category
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