At Nova Pioneer, our commitment to providing a holistic education goes beyond the standard curriculum. Our hallmark programmes are designed to nurture well-rounded future leaders by fostering creativity, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence. These programmes aim to equip students with the skills and mindset needed to excel in a rapidly changing world. Here, we explore some of the key hallmark programmes that make Nova Pioneer a unique and transformative learning environment.

Innovation and Leadership 

One of the cornerstones of our hallmark programmes is the Innovation and Leadership Programme. This initiative encourages students to think creatively and develop entrepreneurial skills from a young age. Through hands-on projects and real-world problem-solving, students learn to identify opportunities, create innovative solutions, and bring their ideas to life. This programme not only builds entrepreneurial and leadership acumen but also instills a mindset of resilience and adaptability. Leadership is an essential skill for future success, and at Nova Pioneer, we prioritise leadership development across all grade levels. Our Leadership Development Programme provides students with opportunities to take on leadership roles, participate in leadership workshops, and engage in community service projects. Through these experiences, students learn to lead with integrity, empathy, and a sense of responsibility, preparing them to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

At Nova Pioneer, we understand the importance of nurturing not just academic abilities but also emotional intelligence and well-being. Our Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programme focuses on helping students develop self-awareness, self-regulation, social skills, and empathy. Through structured activities and guided discussions, students learn to navigate their emotions, build positive relationships, and develop resilience. This holistic approach ensures that our students are well-prepared to face the challenges of life with confidence and emotional strength.

Post – School Success (PSS)

The PSS program at Nova Pioneer facilitates a student’s exploration and understanding of themselves as they envision their lives and impact beyond graduation. We do this by leveraging the different stakeholders in a student’s ecosystem and supporting a shared vision and plan of success beyond Nova Pioneer. The Post-School Success (PSS) programme empowers students to take charge of their post-school exploration and planning and helps students cultivate multiple opportunities to pursue after graduation, including but not limited to university pathways.

At Nova Pioneer, our hallmark programmes are designed to go beyond the standard curriculum and nurture well-rounded future leaders. By focusing on innovation, leadership, social-emotional learning and post-school success, we provide our students with a comprehensive education that prepares them for success in all aspects of life. These programmes embody our commitment to developing confident, capable, and compassionate individuals who are ready to make a positive impact on the world.

Join us at Nova Pioneer, where we are shaping the leaders of tomorrow through a holistic and transformative educational experience.

Celebrating academic distinction at Nova Pioneer with commendable performances in their Cambridge A-Level, AS-Level and IGCSE examinations.

Nova Pioneer Schools, a pan-African independent school group that builds and operates world-class, affordable schools, offering students grades from preschool through to senior school, with established campuses in South Africa and Kenya, proudly announces the noteworthy achievements of their students in the Cambridge A-Level, AS-Level and IGCSE examinations. 

The school network offers Cambridge, an internationally accredited curriculum, where students can write their A-Level, AS-Level and IGCSE examinations, across their Ormonde, Midrand and West High Schools. The noteworthy performance of these learners is a testament to the innovation-driven education provided by Nova Pioneer, which is dedicated to developing future leaders and Innovators for the African Century.

Student Spotlight

Top performing A-Levels student, Isabel Enechi, who is set to study Dentistry in the European Union, exemplifies the high calibre of Nova Pioneer’s students. “I am particularly proud of my classmates who successfully completed the year – it was collectively one of our most difficult years, and witnessing the resilience and determination within our cohort has been a great source of inspiration.”

Enechi credits her achievements to the school’s ethos. “My school has played a crucial role in my journey by instilling in us culture principles like ‘Joy of Learning’ and ‘Always Growing’. The push for ongoing learning and growth has fueled my interest in Health Sciences and my passion for Dentistry”, she adds.

Nova Pioneer’s commitment to excellence is further reflected in the accomplishments of its AS Level scholars. Arjun Thulsie, recipient of the University of Pretoria’s (UP) Dux Scholar Award and future UP Actuarial Science student, is testament to the resilient spirit and academic prowess fostered at Nova Pioneer. “Looking back I am the most proud of having the opportunity to give back some good results to the Nova Pioneer Ormonde community, it’s a shared victory.”

In moments of hardship, Nova Pioneer’s supportive community has been pivotal. “When times were uncertain and life was really happening to my family and I, Nova Pioneer gracefully offered a helping hand. I will be eternally grateful to everyone at Nova Pioneer for embracing my pursuit of knowledge. Since day one, Nova Pioneer has academically supported and cheered me on through the world’s best teachers!”, shares Thulsie, emphasising the school’s nurturing environment.

Fellow classmates, Kewell Moodley, who secured the top position globally for Cambridge International IGCSE Business Studies in 2022, and Ungowakho Madolo, were both recently accepted for a Biomedical Engineering degree at the University of the Witwatersrand. 

“Not only did our amazing teachers help me significantly, but the culture principle of ‘High Expectations’ stuck with me throughout. The idea that we should always strive to do our best and compete only with our past selves helped me a lot. I can’t forget all the wonderful people at Nova Pioneer who kept me sane,” said Madolo. 

Nova Pioneer’s IGCSE students, who have exceeded expectations with a total of 32 A*, 85 A’s, 198 B’s and 239 C’s, felt a sense of relief and excitement, and concurred that they were ready to tackle the new year head-on.  

With aspirations to pursue a range of careers from Nanotechnology, Thermodynamics, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine and Finance, students are pleased that all the hard work they have put in has paid off. 

When asked about their journey in class, Bhavesh Thulsie from Grade 10 IGCSE said, “Nova Pioneer has helped by providing amazing teachers and a coach who were always available and willing to help and always provided helpful and meaningful feedback.”

Simphiwe William a Grade 10 IGCSE student said, “I am most proud of how I was able to prepare myself mentally, physically, and emotionally for my examinations. The teachers motivate and encourage us. They were always there to assist us with any and all questions we had. Nova really helped us stick to their culture principle of ‘High Expectations’.”

Theuns Opperman, the school leader for Nova Pioneer Ormonde Secondary, said, “Our students have performed exceptionally well and we are proud of all our learners and their individual accomplishments! Nova Pioneer has a record of achieving a 90%-100% pass rate at A-levels and we are happy to report that this has been accomplished once more”.

“In the coming weeks, as data becomes available from Cambridge International, we will be comparing our students’ performance to that of students worldwide and fully expect our students to continue Nova Pioneer’s custom of outperforming global benchmarks,” said Opperman.

“It brings immense joy to partake in the triumphs of our students and the enthusiasm they exude for their future endeavours. Listening firsthand to their stories, it’s clear that Nova Pioneer has constructed a strong base for their dreams. The outcomes they’ve achieved are a testament to our students’ persistent efforts and resolve, augmented by the unwavering encouragement and motivation provided by their educators,” expressed Opperman.

“Innovation in education is at the heart of Nova Pioneer’s curriculum, empowering its students with not only knowledge but also the culture principles essential for leadership and lifelong learning. As Nova Pioneer celebrates these young achievers, it continues to pioneer a path of academic and personal development, setting its students on a trajectory towards becoming the leaders and innovators the world needs,” said Opperman.

Cultivating a Foundation for Student Achievement 

Cambridge is a flexible curriculum that offers students a number of pathways for exit. At a senior school level, there are three main exit examinations: IGCSE which is Cambridge’s version of a General Academic Literacy band, followed by AS and then A-levels. A-Levels are a recommended 13th year at a high school level and provides students a world-recognised and very highly regarded exit qualification to widen the scope of their university studies both locally and internationally. Depending on how students perform in their IGCSE and AS levels, A-levels improves their exit results and gives students the opportunity to improve their options of getting into their preferred course.  

Nova Pioneer works closely with each student and their families, often as early as Grade 8, to create an individual pathway. Families are consulted throughout their time at Nova Pioneer Ormonde to ensure clarity and understanding of the recommended exit pathway. 

As a school network, Nova Pioneer also does extensive predictive work and is happy to report that their AS and A-level students performed in line with or better than expected, whilst their students writing IGCSE outperformed all expectations. Many of their AS students have opted to stay with the school for A-levels to ensure an even more competitive set of results. 

Ready to Excel Beyond the Classroom 

Departing Nova Pioneer students who have completed their A-Levels, leave feeling confident as they know what they want to pursue beyond school. Chief of Schools, Rahel Wondwossen says this was made possible through the support of the Post School Success (PSS) Team and the school’s Psycho-social Support Team.

Wondwossen explains, “We established the PSS Team with the aim of equipping students with practical tools for preparation in life after school. The team supports students in understanding their options and what benefits and challenges each may come with.” 

The PSS team, in collaboration with the Psycho-social Support team, provides students with personalised assessments and career guidance based on each of their unique talents and skills. Nova Pioneer’s emphasis on critical thinking, problem-solving, and leadership training is rooted in their vision to empower generations of innovators who will drive progress across the continent. The PSS Team’s strategy is particularly integral, as it guides students in their exploration of career and higher education options, equipping them with practical tools and knowledge for life after school.

Wondwossen added, “By focusing on the unique strengths and interests of each student, Nova Pioneer fosters a community of forward-thinking leaders. The nurturing of such talent is essential to their mission of influencing the socio economic landscape of Africa, which requires a cadre of creative and adaptable leaders.”

“In addition to academic excellence, the school pledges continued engagement with its alumni, underscoring the importance of a supportive network in cultivating long-term success. The resilience and adaptability instilled in students are the qualities envisioned by Nova Pioneer to resonate through their alumni’s future initiatives and leadership roles, expressed Wondwossen.

As Nova Pioneer celebrates these achievements, it strengthens its resolve to inspire and support students to shape a promising horizon for Africa.

We are bursting with joy as we share the incredible news that Nova Pioneer Midrand is welcoming two outstanding School Leaders to our vibrant community! After an extensive and thoughtful search, we are thrilled to reintroduce Sizo Chalufu as the School Leader of Nova Pioneer Midrand Senior School and warmly welcome Thokozani Mhlangu as the School Leader of Nova Pioneer Midrand Primary School.

Sizo Chalufu: Leading with Dedication and Experience

Returning home to Nova Pioneer Midrand, Sizo Chalufu takes the helm as the School Leader of the Senior School. Mr. Chalufu, previously a Dean of Instruction at Nova Pioneer Ormonde Senior School, brings a wealth of experience, having spent the last three years at St. Stithians College. His dedication to instructional leadership and building a positive culture has been evident throughout his career, which includes roles at Michaelhouse, Hilton College, and St. Charles College in KwaZulu Natal.

Currently pursuing his Masters in Education and Instructional Technology at the University of Johannesburg, Mr. Chalufu holds a Diploma in Business Administration from Varsity College and a Bachelor of Education with Honours from the University of KwaZulu Natal. His leadership promises to make a significant impact on the Senior School and the wider Midrand community.

Thokozani Mhlangu: Nurturing Educational Excellence at the Primary School

Joining us as the School Leader of Nova Pioneer Midrand Primary School is Thokozani Mhlangu. With eight years of experience at Future Nations Schools, where he served as Head of both Foundation and Intermediate Phases, Mr. Mhlangu has been a dedicated educator since 2004. His journey includes teaching and leadership roles in both private and public schools, along with serving as a Teacher Developer with Instil Education and Acorn Education.

Mr. Mhlangu holds a Bachelors with Honours of Health and Social Sciences from the University of South Africa, a Diploma in Education with a focus on Teaching English as a Second Language from the University of Witwatersrand, and a Diploma in Primary Education from the University of Zimbabwe. His commitment to teaching and learning development, coupled with inclusive stakeholder leadership, makes him a perfect fit for Nova Pioneer Midrand Primary School.

A Bright Future for Nova Pioneer Midrand

The optimism and excitement are palpable as we look forward to the combined leadership of Mr. Chalufu and Mr. Mhlangu at Nova Pioneer Midrand. Together with our experienced Deans and passionate teachers, they bring a wealth of skill, passion, and dynamism to our mission of developing innovators and leaders characterised by excellence in character, capability, and connection.

Nova Pioneer parents share in our mission of building the next generation of innovators and leaders and thus, we look to them to help us find more families who share our vision and values. This is because we believe in building a community of like-minded people who want to come along for the journey, and share in our story, as we continue to expand our offering throughout South Africa.

Once your child is enrolled at Nova Pioneer, you become part of our supportive and passionate community – a group of parents from all walks of life – who all contribute to our school in various ways for the betterment of our students’ education. It is through this community that our school Culture Principles come alive, even at home. 

Benefits of growing our community

At Nova Pioneer, we know how important it is to build community. Who better to help us do this than our very own parents? As an existing Nova Pioneer parent, you could qualify for a referral discount (R3500 off your tuition for a period of one year) when you refer a parent and they successfully enrol their child at any of our Nova Pioneer campuses.

What does “Successful Enrolment” look like: 

Step 1: Current family/ parent talks to a friend and tells them about Nova Pioneer.

Step 2: The prospective parent completes an online application form and in the ‘how did you hear about us’ section, they select ‘referred by a current parent’ and write the full name of the parent and student who referred them. We can only identify the family that referred you if they give us your first and last name.

Step 3: The prospective parent attends a Nova Pioneer event and the learner completes, and passes, an assessment. 

Step 4: The prospective parent, who is very excited about Nova Pioneer, then completes all online forms and submits required documentation before our Finance Team completes the affordability check and gives go-ahead for enrolment fee payment.

Step 5: The prospective parent then pays the grade-relevant enrolment fee to secure their child’s spot. 

Step 6: The referral is then flagged to our Finance Team, who will pick up the name from the original application, and ensure your account reflects the referral discount once the student has started.

Which parents are eligible for the R3500 discount? 

• When the parent applies to Nova Pioneer via our website, they must state that they were referred to by you (name and surname) when they complete the ‘how did you hear about us’ section.  
• The referred parent needs to successfully enrol at Nova Pioneer by completing the full admissions process (detailed below).
• Referred students cannot have a sibling currently or previously enrolled at Nova Pioneer. 
• The referral discount is awarded to the youngest child – if you have only one child at Nova Pioneer, that child will receive the discount. 
• You will be entitled to a R3500 discount per referral. 
• If you are not yet an enrolled parent, you ONLY qualify for this discount once you have confirmation of enrolment.
• The discount is non-transferable and cannot be substituted for cash or a refund.
• The referral discount will not be applied should the student account be in arrears at the point in time that the discount is allocated.
• This discount is awarded per enrolled student that is referred, up to five students (or a maximum tuition discount of R17500)
• Nova Pioneer staff do not qualify.
• Terms and conditions apply.

Simikazi Deyi expresses the importance of mother tongue languages in an article in 2018 that states, “Language is not just a series of words, but includes certain nuances that emerge in the form of idioms, metaphors and euphemisms, as well as praises. Language is therefore tied intrinsically to a sense of belonging, which is in turn linked to society and its values”. In a country where our differences have so often divided us, our school is always looking for tangible opportunities to acknowledge the spectrum of who we are. 

Language has historically been a divisive tool in education. Used to disempower, to segregate, and to alienate children from access to quality education. One simply needs to reflect on the 1976 Soweto Uprising to realise how powerful a tool language is in creating equitable access to education. In modern day South Africa, we still struggle with classism and bias based on people’s accents when they speak in English. As schools serving children on the African continent, it is our responsibility to work to create a cohesive society, and the acknowledgement of our language diversity is one of many ways we can make this possible for our learners. 

A starting point for us was to embrace the different languages spoken by our students. In social and break settings, we do not prohibit students from speaking in their mother tongue. Rather, we seek to empower our students to understand how to include their peers, and not allow children of differing languages to feel excluded from a social group. We also encourage our students to learn language through socialising with their peers, who may speak a different language. This is a more complicated approach than simply saying everyone must speak English, however, the long term impact on social cohesion is more meaningful. 

With all this in mind, our team launched our first Love Your Mother Tongue Week (LYMT Week) in 2019. LYMT Week is a week where parents can book a slot to come in to visit their child’s class during the Morning Meeting, which is the first half hour of the day. During this time parents are invited to read a story, teach the children a song, or recite a poem in their mother tongue. During COVID parents have been able to join via Zoom. Since starting LYMT Week, we have been treated to the most rewarding recognition of who we are as a nation. Our children have experienced parents celebrating the various indigenous South African languages, Asian languages, English, Afrikaans, languages from the Middle East, as well as languages from throughout Africa, by introducing them to the rich nuances of their languages, through music, poetry and storytelling. 

We host this each term in an effort to normalise the differences that make us who we are, and being mindful to not just doing this once a year on a national holiday. Operationally, this is a very simple event, which requires no changes to our timetable, and is facilitated with a simple booking form. While it is very little work to organise, the power and impact of it is huge. It is however, important that the true shift does not just come from a termly event, but rather from interrogating our policies about language, and language diversity, both formal and informal. We should continue to strive to create cohesion through our everyday actions and daily acknowledgement of our differences, or else events like this will remain hollow and will be unable to affect the change we need to see in our society.

At Nova Pioneer, we understand the significance and impact of high-quality pre-primary education. We are thrilled to share some exciting news regarding our Tots (2 turning 3) to Grade 1 offering at Nova Pioneer. 

In response to the needs and expectations of Novaneers in our community –  namely, affordable and quality pre-primary care and education, we have introduced some positive changes to our younger grades –  we have reviewed our pricing and offering and, from 2023, we will be bringing you the same quality Pre-Primary and Grade 1 education at more affordable and accessible prices.

What Changes? What is Added?

1. A significant reduction in the tuition for Tots – Grade 1 (up to 20% tuition reduction in 2023*)
2. More flexibility for families (especially those who work!): A ‘regular dismissal’ day or full day option for our Tots, Grade 000 and 00 students. (Regular dismissal times will vary slightly from school to school).
3. For our Tots, Grade 000 and 00 families, a full day added-value option: Includes free aftercare at NovaCare, with a meal, snack and beverage provided.  

Excited? Share the love!

At Nova Pioneer, we know how important it is to build community. Who better to help us do this than our very own parents? As an existing Nova Pioneer parent, you could qualify for a referral discount (R3500 off your tuition for a period of one year) when you refer a parent and they successfully enrol their child at any of our Nova Pioneer campuses. 

Want to know more? 

We’d love to chat with you and share more about this exciting change to our offering. Reach out to admissions.sa@novapioneer.com for more information.

*Terms and conditions apply

A common question we get from students is “What is the difference between IEB, CAPS and Cambridge?”

Take a few seconds to think of someone that you deeply admire… 

This could be a friend, a colleague, a family member or maybe someone famous.

Now note down your answers to these 6 questions, as you keep this person in mind…

Do they: 

• believe that they can achieve more by working together with others?
• see failure as an opportunity to grow?
• set high standards for themselves?
• try to come up with solutions when faced with a problem?
• put others before themselves and engage with those around then with humility and generosity?
• remain open to learning and discovering new things?

If most of your answers were “yes” to the questions above, the person that you were thinking about and admire is undoubtedly someone who lives their life guided by a strong set of values and principles.

You may find it interesting that there were purposefully no questions above that were centred on the person’s expertise, accomplishments, capabilities, intellect or professional/career success. The person that you had in mind may exemplify all or most of the qualities portrayed in the 6 questions AND they may also be very smart, accomplished and successful in their field. (Whilst I don’t deny the value that success in one’s chosen profession or field brings, it certainly cannot be and typically isn’t, the only important ingredient!)

So my point is that many people that we admire are first and foremost deeply principled, have a growth mindset and live their lives with integrity. Isn’t this what each of us parents want for your children as they navigate their way through life… to be beacons for others around them appreciated and admired for their resilience; their selflessness; their grit and determination in the face of adversity; their curiosity and openness to grow and learn?

At Nova Pioneer, we place a lot of care and thought in integrating our school’s six culture principles into the in-class and extra-mural experiences, into how our lesson content is designed and how it is delivered. 

We have seen the power of helping students as early as pre-primary and through primary and secondary school to live by, to learn by and be guided by our SIX NOVA PIONEER CULTURE PRINCIPLES: 

• Enquiry-based learning means that Nova Pioneer students are encouraged to ask questions; they research and explore various topics (rather than just been lectured on these) which means that they foster a sense of curiosity and exploration from a young age. They become life-long learners. Nova Pioneer current students and alumni are described as curious and wanting to learn and discover more and more about topics.  (Joy of Learning).
• Our students are purposefully challenged; they are not scared to try new things; to fail and learn from these experiences. They also embrace feedback and see the value of giving and receiving feedback (Always Growing).
• Novaneers work in groups on tasks, class-work and projects. They quickly experience the benefits of collaboration – a life-long skill (Greater Together).
• It’s with great pride that we celebrate Novaneer students of all ages for their service within the school and within their community, selflessly helping others most in need (Servant Leadership).
• Novaneer students set high goals for themselves because they are not afraid to fail and because they are not scared to try new things. They build self-confidence and set their targets high (High Expectations).
• It is very rare that a Nova Pioneer student approaches their teacher or fellow Novaneer with a problem without a suggested solution. Novaneers are encouraged to be critical thinkers and natural problem solvers (Solutions First).

Cast your mind forward 10 or 20 years from now. Someone you know is asked to think of a person that they most admire and it is your child that comes to their mind. It is your child (probably a young adult by then) that they admire because they say that your child:

• believes that they can achieve more by working together with others
• sees failure as an opportunity to grow
• sets high standards for themselves
• comes up with solutions when faced with a problem
• put others before themselves and engages with those around then with humility and generosity
• remains open to learning and discovering new things.

Nova Pioneer believes that all schools should place as much focus, value and emphasis on character and value development as they do on academic excellence. Is your child’s current school doing this?

Nova Pioneer Schools for Innovators and Leaders, recently celebrated their Midrand students’ Cambridge Checkpoint results. Nova Pioneer students achieved scores ahead of the international benchmark for English and Science, whilst staying at pace with international trends for Maths. 

Nova Pioneer is a pan-African independent school group that builds and operates world-class, affordable schools, offering students grades from preschool through to secondary. The school group offers Cambridge, an internationally accredited curriculum, where students can write their Checkpoint, IGSCE, AS-Level, as well as their A-Level examinations in their 13th year. 

Nova Pioneer Midrand’s current Grade 7 and 8 students participated in the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint last Spring. Whilst normally administered only in the Grade 6 year, the advent of COVID in 2020 resulted in significant interruptions in the administration of these exams by Cambridge International. The disruptions as a result of COVID over the last two years have made the results achieved by these students even more impressive. 

At the prize giving, Nova Pioneer acknowledged their Grade 7 top achievers for the 2021 Checkpoint, including –

• Shalathi Shikwambana for English and Maths, as well as being the overall top achiever in the grade
• Lwandile Mhlungu for English and Maths
• John-David Malaba for Maths
• Casey Oosthuzien for her top performance in Science  

In Grade 8, Nova Pioneer celebrated – 

• Kgosi Kekane for his top performance in Maths
• Kayden Reddy for Maths, as well as being the overall top achiever in the grade
• Yuveer Ramalal for Maths

Xolisa Luthi, the school leader for Nova Pioneer Midrand Secondary, said that he was thrilled to have this opportunity to engage in the assessments, which provide insight into how Nova Pioneer students are progressing in their mastery of the curriculum and in their readiness for Secondary school.   

Mr Luthi expressed gratitude to the Nova Pioneer teachers and leadership team. “Our students’ impressive results reflect their tremendous diligence and tenacity, as well as the unstinting support and inspiration of their teachers. We also thank our parent community for their continued partnership”.

Nova Pioneer is currently operational in both South Africa and Kenya with the mission to develop generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century. Nova Pioneer Midrand Secondary School opened its doors in January 2022 and welcomed their inaugural class of Grade 8’s. The school will expand teaching and learning to accommodate families of Grades 8 to 13 students in the Midrand area and is now enrolling for Grade 9.

I would like to take this opportunity to celebrate our top academic achievers (Grade 8 -10) for 2021. I wish to congratulate these students for managing to produce these excellent results in what was, again, an unusual year. We are very proud of them. They exemplify our Culture Principles of High Expectations, Always Growing and being Solutions First. Well done!

While recognising these examples of excellence, I also wish to congratulate all the students who made the best of this year. Overall, our data show an ongoing improvement in the academic performance of almost all of our students. I must commend our teachers on also pulling out all the stops and not allowing the complexities of the past two years to get in the way of delivering excellent teaching. I salute you.

Lastly, to our parents. You have been incredibly supportive of both us as a school and your children. In a true spirit of being Greater Together, you have rolled with the punches while trusting us to get on with the job. It is such a privilege to help lead a school when you feel that you have the implicit trust and support of parents. We thank you.

We look forward to hosting a formal awards assembly in the new year to recognise these students as well as the IGCSE, AS and A-level students.

Academic Awards Term 3 2021 for Grades 8 to 10

Academic half-colours

Grade 10: minimum of 4 A’s in the November examinations

Grade 10

– Arjun Thulsie (6 As)
– Afrikaans (82%)
– Computer Science (96%)
– English (82%)
– Physics (88%)
– Biology (91%)
– Mathematics (92%)

Academic certificate of merit

Grades 8-10: minimum of 3 A’s in the November examinations

Grade 10
Gadija Shaikh (3 As)
– Art and Design (81%)
– Biology (81%)
– Mathematics (82%)

Grade 9
Sabeeha Adams (6 As)
– Commerce (94%)
– Geography (80%)
– English (83%)
– History (97%)
– Mathematics (80%)
– Science (85%)

Naledi Djiogo (5 As)
– Commerce (80%)
– Geography (93%)
– History (94%)
– Mathematics (92%)
– Science (90%)

Keziah Pillay (5 As)
– Afrikaans (86%)
– Commerce (84%)
– Geography (85%0
– History (91%)
– Science (80%)

Mikayla Bayat (4 As)
– Afrikaans (83%)
– Commerce (84%)
– Geography (87%)
– History (90%)

Nene Manyana (4 As)
– Commerce (83%)
– Geography (90%)
– History (81%)
– isiZulu (92%)

Nhlakanipho Magazi (4 As)
– Commerce (86%)
– History (100%)
– Mathematics (82%)
– Science (80%)

Jordan Roux (3 As)
– Geography (85%)
– History (88%)
– Science (81%)

Grade 8
Simphiwe William (7 As)
– Chemistry (81%)
– English (87%)
– Humanities (89%)
– Biology (90%)
– Business Studies (89%)
– Physics (88%)
– Mathematics (95%)

Matabo Kekana (6 As)
– Chemistry (81%)
– Humanities (83%)
– Biology (82%)
– Physics (96%)
– isiZulu (87%)
– Mathematics (90%)

Kwanele Dlangisa (4 As)
– Humanities (81%)
– Biology (82%)
– Physics (92%)
– isiZulu (86%)

Njabulo Sithole (4 As)
– Biology (88%)
– Business Studies (81%)
– Physics (96%)
– isiZulu (80%)

Thabiso Rasimeni (3 As)
– Chemistry (84%)
– Biology (93%)
– Physics (92%)

Molemo Kodisang (3 As)
– English (81%)
– Physics (84%)
– isiZulu (80%)

Lethabo Thinane (3 As)
– Biology (87%)
– Physics (87%)
– Humanities (85%)

Caris Ayemole (3 As)
– Chemistry (83%)
– English (85%)
– Biology (85%)

Ashton Wax
– Chemistry (80%)
– Biology (80%)
– Physics (88%)

Grade 10 Subject awards

Top 3 per subject (80% minimum) based on year mark

Grade 10

Afrikaans
1. Arjun Thulsie (81%)
Computers
3. Saad Sattar (87%)
2. Sitara Singh (92%)
1. Arjun Thulsie (97%)

English
2. Ungowakho Madolo (80%)
1. Arjun Thulsie (81%)
Physics
1. Arjun Thulsie (86%)

Biology
3. Ungowakho Madolo (86%)
2. Kewell Moodley (87%)
1. Arjun Thulsie (91%)

Business Studies
1. Tlotlo Oliphant (80%)

isiZulu
3. Lebogang Noni (80%)
2. Xolisile Buthelezi (83%)
1. Siphokazi Nxumalo (88%)

History
2. Alyssa Wax (83%)
1. Ayandza Dlamini (84%)

Mathematics
3. Ungowakho Madolo (90%)
2. Sitara Singh (92%)
1. Arjun Thulsie (94%)

Grade 9 Subject Awards

Top 3 per subject (75% minimum) based on year mark

Afrikaans
3. Mikayla Bayat (81%)
2. Lekeisha Campbell (82%)
1. Keziah Pillay (85%)

Commerce
3. Keziah Pillay (85%)
2. Nhlakanipho Magazi (87%)
1. Sabeeha Adams (93%)

Geography
3. Sabeeha Adams (83%)
2. Keziah Pillay (84%)
2. Mikayla Bayat (84%)
1. Naledi Djiogo (89%)
1. Nene Manyana (89%)

English
3. Naledi Djiogo (78%)
2. Naseeha Majam (79%)
2. Mikayla Bayat (79%)
1. Sabeeha Adams (84%)

History
3. Mikayla Bayat (92%)
3. Keziah Pillay (92%)
3. Naledi Djiogo (92%)
2. Samukelisiwe Nkwanyana (94%)
1. Nhlakanipho Magazi (97%)
1. Sabeeha Adams (97%)

isiZulu
3. Nene Manyana (90%)
2. Nhlakanipho Mandlazi (91%)
3. Mbalenhle Mntambo (93%)

Mathematics
3. Nfihlo Mulamula (84%)
3. Mlindi Msimango (84%)
2. Naseeha Majam (87%)
1. Naledi Djiogo (91%)

Science
3. Sabeeha Adams (85%)
2. Naseeha Majam (86%)
1. Naledi Djiogo (88%)

Grade 8 Subject awards

Top 3 per subject (75% minimum) based on year mark

Chemistry
3. Simphiwe William (84%)
2. Matabo Kekana (85%)
1. Caris Ayemole (86%)
1. Humairah Cornelius (86%)

English
3. Caris Ayemole (81%)
2. Cade ́ Jansen (84%)
1. Simphiwe William (87%)

Humanities
3. Lethabo Thinane (83%)
2. Kwanele Dlangisa (86%
1. Simphiwe William (88%)

Biology
3. Lethabo Thinane (85%)
2. Matabo Kekana (86%)
2. Bhavesh Thulsie (86%)
1. Simphiwe William (93%)

Business Studies
2. Matabo Kekana (81%)
1. Simphiwe William (86%)

Physics
3. Thadeous Snyders (90%)
2. Jabulani Khuzwayo (91%)
2. Thabiso Rasimeni (91%)
2. Balisa Lushozi (91%)
1. Matabo Kekana (92%)
1. Njabulo Sithole (92%)

isiZulu
3. Amahle Nkosi (84%)
2. Aobakwe Mchunu (86%)
1. Duduzile Ndinesa (87%)

Mathematics
3. Jabulani Khuzwayo (84%)
2. Matabo Kekana (93%)
1. Simphiwe William (96%)

Grade 8 Top students per grade

Based on the minimum average of 80% across all subjects

2. Matabo Kekana (84% av.)
1. Simphiwe William (85% av.)

Grade 9 Top students per grade

Based on the minimum average of 80% across all subjects

3. Mikayla Bayat (83% av.)
2. Naledi Djiogo (84% av.)
1. Sabeeha Adams (85% av.)

Grade 10 Top students per grade

Based on the minimum average of 80% across all subjects

2. Sitara Singh (80% av.)
1. Arjun Thulsie (86% av.)

Progress award

Most improved student in the whole school based on the ranking change between Term 1 and 3

Ashton Wax- Grade 8
Term 1- 26th place
Term 3- 9th place
Improved 17 places during the course of the year!