Western Cape teachers shine at the National Teaching Awards
Our phenomenal Western Cape teachers have done it again! Four of our provincial nominees have placed in the top 3 nationally at the National Teaching Awards.
The awards were held in Tshwane this morning, coinciding with World Teachers’ Day. These awards give us the opportunity to celebrate the incredible work that teachers in our public schools do every day, and to recognise excellent teaching practice.
Our top achieving teachers are:
• 1st runner up – Excellence in Teaching Physical Sciences: Mr Cyril Goldstone, Bloubergrant High School, Blouberg Rise, Cape Town
• 1st runner up – Excellence in Technology – Enhanced Teaching and Learning: Ms Shanley Amy Cyster, Rietenbosch Primary School, Cloetesville, Stellenbosch
• 2nd runner up – Excellence in Primary School Teaching (Grades 1–7): Mr Dillon Henwood, Elnor Primary School, Elsies River
• 2nd runner up – Excellence in Secondary School Leadership: Mr Mzoliswa Michael Mavovana, Hector Petersen Secondary School, Wallacedene, Kraaifontein
Congratulations to these outstanding teachers on their achievement! We cannot wait to see what great heights they will achieve in the future.
Global Teacher Prize
We have some more good news: Dr Mariette Wheeler of Protea Heights Academy, Brackenfell, has been selected as one of the top 50 finalists in the Global Teacher Prize.
Dr Wheeler won the award for Best Teacher at the National Teaching Awards, and went on to be nominated by the Department of Basic Education for the global competition. We are thrilled that she has made the top 50, and wish her all the best for the final announcement later this year!
