Two learners from Montrose Primary School were recently awarded for their academic achievements.
Jonathan, a Grade 6 learner joined Montrose Primary School in January 2013 in Grade 1.
According to Sonette van Loggerenberg, principal at the school, it was evident from the beginning, that Jonathan would achieve exceptional results academically and added that he has truly made his mark, both at school and outside of school. “The children had to learn 1 045 words for the first round, which was school level.”
Van Loggerenberg said Jonathan made it through from school level, to cluster level, thereafter to district level and finally to provincial level where the spelling was tested orally. Jonathan came 15th at the provincial level.
She added that Jonathan is a true role model and inspiration to both his peers and younger learners at the school. “Jonathan continues to excel and his work ethic is one to be admired. Not only does he manage to excel academically, but still makes time to participate in cricket, soccer, chess and the school production.”
Van Loggerenberg said she is very proud of his achievements.
Some of Jonathan’s achievements in 2018 alone, include:
- 1st place in the GDE Mathematics Olympiad
- 3rd place in the Horizon Mathematics Competition
- Receiving a gold certificate in the South African Mathematics Challenge
- Placing in the top 30 in the SAOU mathematics and science in Action Competition and taking 1st place overall in Grade 6 in science
- 1st place in the SACEE Language Challenge with a score of 97 per cent
- Making it to District Level in the GDE Social Sciences Olympiad
- 1st place in the GDE National Science Olympiad
- 81per cent in the South African Literacy Competition in the Afrikaans Short Story division.
Another learner that has excelled at Montrose Primary School is Keya Dedasaniya in Grade 3.
Keya was selected to represent Montrose at the Department of Education’s Cluster Level Mental Maths Challenge, where she competed against many other children from surrounding schools.
Van Loggerenberg said that Keya came in the top five, therefore qualifying to participate in the District Level Mental Maths Challenge.
“Congratulations to Keya, who then also qualified to compete against children from all over Gauteng, in the Provincial Level Mental Maths Challenge.”
Keya was invited to a special awards ceremony on the 10th of November, where she received a trophy and certificate for coming 2nd in the competition.
“We are so proud of Keya for flying the Montrose flag so high,” ended Van Loggerenberg.
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