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The importance of maths and science in shaping one’s future Maths and science are often considered the two most difficult school subjects that are so often avoided by students, yet they can have a significant impact on what a learner can do when they leave school.

STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) skills are critical in today’s fast-paced world, but it is evident that learners in South Africa are showing less of an appetite for subjects like maths and science.

This mainly comes down to misconceptions and negative perceptions of maths and science, rather than one’s ability or aptitude for the subject. “Our youth are brought up to believe that maths and science are too difficult, that it has no real value in the real world and, therefore, they are not worth the effort,” says Prof Azwinndini Muronga, Executive Dean of Science at Nelson Mandela University.

“What many learners and parents fail to realise is that maths and science are enabling subjects that are a gateway to higher education and beyond,’’ says Prof Muronga. “They lay the foundation in applying knowledge when encountering complex principles competently in the school curriculum, at university and later on in life.”

“Out of the 64 countries, South African learners in Grade 5 scored an average of 374 for mathematics, and 324 for science – far below the 400 basic threshold”

The performances of learners in maths and science are well below par compared to other countries. Out of the 64 countries, South African learners in Grade 5 scored an average of 374 for mathematics, and 324 for science – far below the 400 basic threshold – despite being older than their counterparts.

While only 41% of Grade 9 mathematics learners demonstrated that they had acquired basic mathematical knowledge, and just 36% of learners in Grade 9 science learners had acquired basic science knowledge.

Cultivating a curiosity through maths and science Young people have a natural curiosity about the world around them. Learnings from maths and science ‘plant the seed’ in gaining an understanding of the order of things and how they work. These skills are honed on the education journey and applied in scenarios that go beyond the classroom, such as in the kitchen, garage, in nature and the rest of tangible reality.

Maths is also beneficial in other areas including problem-solving, quantifying and interpreting data, the comprehension of text, debating, project management, and personal finance. Science and technology can cultivate creativity, observation, analytical research, and can also have an impact on society such as sustainability and environmental conservation.

STEM in ACTION is a community engagement entity within the EBET Faculty. It supports learners, educators, and parents across the educational phases, through a hands-on, brains-on approach within the teaching and learning of physical science. “This constructivist approach, together with a dynamic and enthusiastic STEM in ACTION team, aims to excite learners and motivate them about the science and start considering possible careers paths,” says Prof Muronga.

“Maths and science give learners more choice when it comes to applying to study at university,” says Prof Muronga. “Without them, they would not be eligible for programmes and apprenticeships in the fields of science, engineering and even commerce, as many higher education institutions place a strong emphasis on maths and science,” says Prof Muronga.

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Kearsney College named top Maths school in KZN Kearsney has been named the province’s top performing school in the South African Mathematics Olympiad for the second consecutive year.

Grade 9 pupil Jack White placed first in KwaZulu-Natal and in the top 100 nationally in the second round. He received a special invitation to write Round 3, where he placed third in the province.

Eighteen Kearsney boys gained representation on the KZN honours list, comprising the top 100 students in the province in Round 2.

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ST HENRY’S MARIST COLLEGE Grade 12 Top 10 Achievers

Matthew Ackerman

Nathan Damtew

Calem Gilbert

Lara Horn

Kerwin Naidoo

Kayle Ormshaw

Sourav Pannalall

Kelsey Scholtz

Andile Sigaqa

Ashlyn Thornton

Limakatso Ramokoena Holy Family Trophy for Christian Leadership

Grace Symington Emile Scott Macnab Trophy for Graciousness

MARIS STELLA Grade 12 Prize Giving

Isabella Rowley Academic Honours Dux 2021

Sonali Reathlall Academic Honours

Isla Wilson Academic Honours Proxime Accessit (Runner-up to Dux)

Shristi Sooklal Academic Honours Maris Stella Old Girls’ Achievement Award

Sophia Brink Good Fellowship Award Complete Maris Stella Girl

Julia Tostee Academic Honours

Yuvika Lutchman Eleanor Hough Trophy for Community Service

Talia Persadh Christine Scribante Memorial Trophy for Exceptional Diligence

Kamishka Pather Academic Honours Eleanor Hough Trophy for Community Service

DURBAN GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL Top 15 Achievers & Special Awards

Maryam Mather Olcedor Shield Highest Honour Dux Aggregate of 93%

Naomi Pillay Liane Mail Trophy Honours, Proxime Accessit to Dux Aggregate of 92%

Calista Naik 3rd in Class

Alicia Potgieter 4th in Class

Athi Mabaso 5th in Class

Keren Chetty 6th in Class

Ayanda Mathaba 7th in Class

Thobile Mhlongo 14th in Class

Taylor Leemans 15th in Class, Trophy for most progress in work

Amber Stopford Trophy musical life of the school

Aphiwe Shandu Trophy for music

Dhiya Rambujan Trophy for willingly volunteering her time & going the extra mile

Emma Raftery Trophy for commitment & contribution to the performing arts

Grace Shepard Trophy for high level of participation, dedication & commitment of d.Head Prefect roles and sport

Firdous Khan Jodie Beattie 8th in Class 9th in Class

Minenhle Kuzwayo 10th in Class, Dedication & Commitment of d.Head prefect roles, Trophy for Oratory

Sharon Adejimi 12th in Class, Award for h.Prefect

Taranee Naidoo 13th in Class

Janae Nagan Jessica Jolley Lerato Olwethu Samara Springbok Trophy for Mosole Ndhlovu Chetty colours for contributing Trophy for Recognition Trophy for Scouting, & developing most for her role most Awarded cultural contributed as RCL contributing honours, activities musical life of v.Chairperson & developing Trophy for the school cultural good activities fellowship

Thendral Valaytham Trophy Recognition for her role as RCL Chairperson

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DURBAN GIRLS’ COLLEGE

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Founders’ Day Awards

Jenna Pearson Dux-Learner, The David Martin Family Trophy for service to the Durban Community, Langeni Memorial Award

Olivia Sharrat Proximé Accessit to Dux, Sherine Higginson Rosebowl for All-Round Excellence, Elizabeth & Kate Pentecost Trophy for Excellence in Academics & Sport

Yaseera Jazbhay The Jennifer & Deborah Wilson Prize for All-Round Contribution to College

Awards Winners

Luca Tarboton The DGC Trophy for Excellence in Academics & Culture

Melissa Githinji Langeni Memorial Award

Saabira Amod Head Girl, The Quinta Essentia Award, The Kathryn Purkiss Trophy for Good Fellowship Margot Reid Trophy for Grace, Langeni Memorial Award

Nathan del Fava Dux of Cambridge. DHS has been a Cambridge Accredited Institution since 2017. If you attend DHS and pursue the DHS Cambridge Academy, you can get into any University in the world. Our previous Dux of Cambridge is currently studying at Harvard University.

Tusani Mthembu Dux of School

Samuel Spooner changing of the guard to Owen Morgenrood, who has been elected as Head Prefect for 2022.

Samuel Spooner Head Prefect & Sportsman of the Year for 2021

Niwedita Bhatta Langeni Memorial Award

The Langeni Memorial Award 2021 This award recognises those who have celebrated and embraced inclusivity and diversity, who espouse the values of a truly free society where those who live in it are acknowledged not by their race, legacy, or background, but for their potential.

DANVILLE PARK GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL Award Winners 2021

Ziyanda Thwala DUX Mathematics Trophy

Alexandra Hammer English Trophy & Altruistic Service Trophy

Megan Donnelly & Shae-Leigh Wessels Proxime accessit (Joint winners)

Megan Donnelly Life Sciences Trophy

Tessa Wittstock Consumer Studies Trophy

Divya Ramruthan Accounting Trophy

Nala Ngcobo White blazer award Achieved honours in two different areas

Andiswa Gasa All round Cultural Contribution to School Trophy

Saskia Hockly Sport Excellence Trophy

Shanna Singh IT Trophy

Kristen Davis The Cara Hosken Memorial Trophy

Georgia Corlett Geography Trophy

Erin Trotter Altruistic Service Trophy

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CHELSEA PREPARATORY SCHOOL Awards Ceremony

Jayden Kotze (Coding), Dhyana Smith (Art), Rachael Shea (Craft), Ashmika Seupershad (Art), Riya Ramlall (Coding).

Chloe Krause (Chior), Sofia Parra Crespo (Guitar), Vivek Ramsudh (Guitar), Samuel Hollway (Band), Nicola Jv Rensburg (Chior), Tré O’Sullivan (Guitar).

CURRO HERITAGE HOUSE Top 3 Matric Achievers

Hesme Cronje 1st - 92,27%

Jenna Smith (Pub Speaking), Riddhi Dayaram (Speech & Drama), Anele Zulu (Speech & Drama), Angelita Hadden (isiZulu), Alex Bauristhene (Drama).

Mr Cariem (Head of DepartmentSports), Gabriella Snyman, Luc Brand, Mr Maartens (Principal).

The Sportsman & Sportswoman of the Year Awards

Mr Cariem (Head of Department Sports), Jamie Wimble, Georgina Schroder, Mr Maartens (Principal).

The Lion & Lioness Awards Hailey Naidoo 2nd - 82,57%

Muaaz Bayat 3rd - 78,19%

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PIETERMARITZBURG GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL Award Winners

Rebecca Summersgill Academic Honours, Mathematics, Sciences,Accounting, Advanced Programme Mathematics, Information Technology, Life Sciences, Mathematics & Physical Sciences, Grade 12 DUX

Zanokuhle Sibisi Exceptional contribution to the life of the school

Sisanda Dlamini Community Concern, Academic Honours, Afrikaans (FAL) Grade 12 - 2nd in Class

Jordan Wust The Niven Award (for service to the school, and being prepared to give of herself)

Zekhethelo Bhengu Academic Honours Grade 12 - 3rd

Lukhanyo Nkonzo The Nozipho Mbanjwa Award (for a girl who is living her dream and who is an inspiration to others)

CLIFTON SCHOOL - DURBAN 2021 Sports, Arts & Service Awards

Connor Buck The Rowe Trophy For Senior Sportsman of the Year

Ethan Lyne Junior Sportsman of the Year

Jack Aylward Polo Captain - The Bresler Trophy for Senior All -Round Sportsman of the Year

Jake Duley The Michell Family Trophy for Cultural Excellence

Matteo Strachan Head Boy’s Trophy for Service to the Community

Ronan Vardaya The Founders Trophy for Sportsmanship.

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New Prefects

We are proud to announce our Head Prefect for 2022 is Matthew Anderssen, along with Deputy Head Prefects, Khawulani Thwala, Akeer Nursingh, Keagan Best and Mitchell Jagga.

Congratulations young men, we know you will serve your school with honour! Acquit Ye Like Men.

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Northwood Boarding will see 2022 under the leadership of Lindokuhle Nhlapho as BE Head Prefect, along with Nzuzo Mchunu and Francois Janssen as BE Deputy Head Prefects. Congratulations on your appointments gents! We know you will serve your school and boarding family with honour.

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WESTVILLE BOYS HIGH SCHOOL Matric Prize Giving At our annual Matric Prize Giving we awarded more than 70 academic, sport, cultural and service awards. Our major prize winners are listed below.

Front: Aidan Pillay (Leadership through Service Award, Governing Body Chairperson’s Award), Dylan Nadler (shared Westville Lions Club Denis Hamilton Service Award), Bongumusa Mngoma (Mickey Arthur Trophy for Sporting Excellence), Nicholas Vorster (Proxime Accessit), Bryce Calvert (Headmaster’s Award for Head of School), Samir Rughbeer (Dux of the School, shared Westville Lions Club Denis Hamilton Service Award), Nathan Trevethan (Errol Stewart Sportsman of the Year Award), Joshua Pienaar, (Walton Cup for Service to the School). (Missing from photo: Zaeem Patel, Lester-Hall Good Fellowship Award).

Back: Braydon Rutherford (Creative Spirit Award, McLean Scroll for Debating), Warren Moolman (Gerald Sweidan Leading Light Award), Ashley Naidoo (Rotary Service to the Community Award), Matthew Scott (Westville Protection Services First Aid Award).

LADDSWORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Head Leaders for 2022

Distinction for International Clarinet Exam Laddsworth Grade 6 pupil, Irie-Mae Bailey was awarded a certificate with distinction for Level 1 Clarinet from Trinity College London. Congratulations Irie-Mae, well done on your achievement.

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Kyle Solomon

Matt Piper (Deputy Head), Alizwa Ntshangase (Deputy Head), Kyle Solomon (Head Leader), Mrs Tracey Wittstock, Stephanie Cameron (Head Leader), Zoleka Ngcobo (Deputy Head) and Melissa Jacobs (Deputy Head).

WATERFALL COLLEGE Speech Day Achievers 2021

Alison Rees Principal’s Award for Exceptional Commitment and Leadership

Cyra Hewison Audrey Cahill Award for Mathematical Literacy

James Rabie Jenny Shingler Award for Perseverance

Rotondwa Phophi English and Work Ethic in Life Orientation

Sophie von Brughan The Saville Award for Design, Waters Trophy for Determination and Leadership

Tailyn Archak Dramatic Arts Practical Performance and Theory

Jonathan Hardcastle Afrikaans, Service, Siobhan Cahill Extra Mile Award, Fellowship and the Leadership

Kellyn Smith Life Orientation and the Steven Grove Award for Most Improved Student

Mikaya Gayadeen Kriel Family Trophy for Dux of School

Tristan Orwin Proxime Accessit to Dux

Tyla Brown Consumer Studies Practical and the Waters Trophy for Determination and Leadership

Zikho Msatha Shange Award for isiZulu and Christophers Award for Positivity

CURRO HILLCREST Head Custodian Group for 2022

Heads and Deputy Heads of Curro Hillcrest 2022

Levi Wimble (Head Boy), Lusanda Sibisi (Deputy Head Boy), Jemma Hamilton (Head Girl), Rachel Reardon (Deputy Head Girl)

Front row: Olwethu Masuku - Grade 11 Custodian, Jenna Van Eyssen - Head of Culture & AV Kala Roberts - Grade 8 Custodian Liesje Sutherland - Grade 9 Custodian Demi Greyling - Custodian of Martial Jordyn Mitchell - Custodian of Falcon Taylor Adlam - Head of Sport and First Aid Emma Hodges - Grade 10 Custodian Madison Harries - Head of Outreach Amagatsheniamahle Ndlovu -Grade 12 Custodian Trisha Singh - Custodian of Osprey Lubongwe Khanyile - Head of Public Relations Cally Naude - Head of Environmental Erin Webster - Head Spiritual and Worship Jemma Hamilton - Head Girl Rachel Reardon - Deputy Head Girl

Back row: Lusanda Sibisi - Deputy Head Boy Reece Corbett - Grade 10 Custodian Sandile Masuku - Head of Catering Lüc Botha - Custodian of Martial Luthando Mngomezulu - Head of School spirit Tafadzwa Dlamini - Custodian of Falcon Tyron Dorkin - Grade 8 Custodian Kyle Curtin - Grade 9 Custodian Gary Dunsdon - Custodian of Osprey Vaughn Aiston - Head of Public Relations Benjamin Cleator - Grade 11 Custodian Levi Wimble - Head Boy Ethan Clark - Grade 12 Custodian Cole Grobler - Head of Sport and First Aid

MICHAELHOUSE 2022 Leadership FOUNDERS Head of House: Kamohelo Rathepe James Asherson Joshua Kirsten Colm Geraghty Thomas de Lange Thomas Jonsson EAST Head of House: Sikhumbuzo Mabuza Byron Mitchell-Innes Christopher Townshend Carter Karan Jack Shooter Oliver Gauntlett WEST Head of House: Samuel Berchowitz Reuben Baldry Jeremy Foss David Nienaber Joshua Haswell Michael Vincent FARFIELD Head of House: Peter Woodland Katlego Africa Murray-John Pitt James Kennedy Ross Rhodes William Harvey

TATHAM Head of House: Andisa Young Thomas Barnes Edward Hamilton Thomas Hicks Mayenziwe Nene Frederick Waller PASCOE Head of House: Matthew de Villiers Thomas McCall Noah Bedingham Oliver Cheales Lwando Ntuli Alban le Vieux

RALFE Head of House: Robert Lawrence Adrian Hill Tristan Hoyle Xihluke Marhule Lekotlo Sekatle Joshua Hadley-Grave McCORMICK Head of House: Rupert Hechter Lusanda Mrasi Duncan Davies-Webb Mitchell Davies-Webb Luke Hoekstra Jonathan Segar

BAINES Head of House: Benjamin Frost Lekgotla Kebonang Mvelwenhle Guma Harry Moller Skulule Ngejane Leo Baber MACKENZIE Head of House: Lazola Mayekiso Benjamine Turner Ayabonga Zakwe Ayanda Nongauza Marc Sidebottom Feroz Amod

Senior Prefect: Andrew Davis Second Prefect: Sikhumbuzo Mabuza

HOWICK HIGH SCHOOL Top Achievers for 2021

Alexandra Candler The Sam Morris Prize for Outstanding Sportsmanship.

Amy Blyth Academic Honours, Accounting Prize, English Prize, Life Science Prize, Geography Prize, Mathematics Prize, Dr Marshal Prize for Science and Dux Award.

Andiswa Mnguni Academic Merit, isiZulu Prize and Bilingualism Award.

Ashleigh Caldecott Academic Honours, Engineering Graphics and Design Award.

Carmel Lombard Academic Half Colours and History Prize.

Ciante Pakkoo Academic Honours, Life Sciences Prize, Visual Art Prize and Visual Art Exhibition Prize.

Desiree Kalika The Diligence Award.

Jasmin Govender Academic Merit and Visual Art Exhibition Award.

Jaydin Williams Academic Merit and The Consumer Studies Award.

Megan Pike Academic Colours and the Life Orientation Prize.

Ntobeko Dlamini The Arboretum Award.

Rachel Tyrer Academic Colours, Kathlyn Trophy for Academics and Sport, Speech Gavel Award.

Ruth Fisher Academic Colours and Triple C Award.

Sara Leigh Meyer Head Girl 2021, Hostel Prize, Carr Goodfellowship Award, Schofield Service Award and Principals Award for Service to the School.

Stuart Fairhurst Academic Colours and Mathematical Literacy Prize.

Willem Mentz Academic Honours, Afrikaans Prize, Bilingualism Prize, Physical Science Prize and Dux Proximae Accessit.

Zenande Miya The RJ Smither Award for Perseverence.

Ziyanda Ndlovu Head Boy 2021, Academic Merit and Principals Award for Service to the School.

HILTON COLLEGE Award Winners 2021 Richard Karlson Congratulations to our Dux Scholar for 2021, Richard Karlson, who received the top accolade of the Dick Graham Memorial Prize for the best Trials Results at our Speech Night. He was also awarded the Nicholas Arthur Memorial Prize for Mathematics, the DV Ducasse Prize for Physical Science, the Economics Prize, the English Prize, the Information Technology Prize, the LAB Sharpe Memorial Prize for English and the Chairman’s Prize (to a top academic who has contributed significantly).

Olwethu Kweyama (Deputy Head of School) Thomas Roy (Head of School)

MARITZBURG COLLEGE Maritzburg College supports Mental Health Awareness Maritzburg College staff, parents and boys raised over R8500 for the Pietermaritzburg Mental Health during October, Mental Health Month.

For Mental Health Awareness Month this October, Maritzburg College ran a Green Ribbon initiative aimed at increasing mental health awareness and working towards breaking down stigma.

Staff and boys donned green ribbons - the international symbol for mental health awareness, to show their support and care regarding mental health.

Nick Hatton Awarded the Forsyth-Thompson Floating trophy which is awarded to the most valuable member of both the 1st XI and 1st XV.

Jannes Potgieter Awarded the Dyer Floating Trophy which is awarded to the most valuable player in the 1st XV

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Philippa Manning, Executive Director of PMB Mental Health (centre) with College staff, from left, Mrs Cassidy Griffiths (School Psychologist) and Mr Ingo Talke (Senior Deputy Headmaster) and on right, Tian van Heerden (Deputy Head Prefect) and Keagan Goddard (Head Prefect).

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What are you looking forward to the most during your term as leader?

What will your message of encouragement be for your prefects/co-leaders?

What are you looking forward to the most during your term as leader?

I am excited to be able to share my love for my school, including the academics, the sport and the clubs. I find it so exciting that I have the opportunity to share my vision for the school with the rest of the students and to inspire them to become the best version of themselves.

I would like to remind them not to give up.

This next year is going to be a busy, hectic and exciting time, but we are all in this together.

Our positions as leaders in the school may sometimes be difficult because we will have to discipline others, but the skills we will learn will far out way the hardships.

What I look forward to most, during my term of being a leader, is getting to interact with staff and pupils in all phases and getting to know the girls on a personal level, helping provide assistance to them and being the support system they need.

What do you love the most about your school?

Who is your role model?

The thing that I probably love the most about Waterfall College is the people. The teachers and my peers have helped me to become the person I am today. I also have the privilege of seeing beautiful views of The Valley of 1000 Hills every day as I walk between classes.

It is so difficult to choose just one. I would have to say that the women in my life - my mom, my teachers and my sister - have certainly had the most profound impact in my life. I really admire how they take on the difficulties that life throws at them and how they come out tenfold stronger on the other side. These women have taught me resilience and hope, something I wish to instill in the lives of others.

If you could be any superhero, who do you want to be and why?

I have always found Supergirl to be very inspiring. She is strong, resilient and never backs down from a challenge. Even though she is blessed with superpowers, she stays humble and is loyal to all her family and friends. These are qualities that I value greatly.

On a regular Saturday, you will find me at...

KZN Youth Wind Band Practise with the rest of the band practising our pieces in preparation for performances.

Who is your Hollywood celeb crush?

I have no celebrity crush.

What do you love the most about your school?

What I love most about my school is how it caters to girls with different abilities and talents, beyond the academic sphere. Offering a variety of sports which vary from hockey and squash to volleyball. Likewise, cultural activities which include a cappella, African drumming, Poetry Club and more.

What will you message of encouragement be for your prefects/co-leaders?

What are your plans after matric in 2023?

A message I have for prefects/co-leaders: With great power comes responsibility. The key to successful leadership is influence, not authority. Most importantly, give it your all and perform to the best of your ability on your time, serving your particular role whilst building sincere relationships.

My plans for 2023 include getting involved in non-profit organisations that help underprivileged communities and joining a Youth League.

Who is your role model?

I would be the superhero: Suhri. She is a young, black, strong, intelligent, brave and spirited superhero. She is a reflection of the woman I hope to be.

Amelie Zilber is my role model. She is a social media influencer, model and brand ambassador for UNICEF. She is an aspiring political activist and has even launched a platform named ‘Two Minute Times’ in which she educates her community about injustices in the world and important issues in the media.

She and I share similar interests and goals.

Who is your Hollywood celeb crush?

If I am being honest, I do not have a Hollywood crush.

If you could be any superhero, who do you want to be and why?