Creative Academy celebrates outstanding success at the Alberton Eisteddfod

The Creative Academy group is incredibly proud of their outstanding achievement at this year’s Alberton Eisteddfod, with learners showcasing their talent, dedication and hard work across a variety of disciplines.

The group, including children as young as four years old, proudly achieved an impressive 273 entries, earning 141 gold certificates for marks of 80% and above, as well as 120 diplomas for marks of 90% and above.

These results reflect the learners’ commitment and the educators’ dedication to encouraging and nurturing their potential.

Further highlights

Adding to this success, the group achieved 12 item wins across several categories, including Unprepared Art, Afrikaans Prescribed Poetry, English Prescribed Poetry, Scriptural Recital, Unprepared Reading, and English Own Choice.

The group also celebrated three item winners in English Unprepared Sight Reading, as well as item winners in the Choral Verse section for Grades Six and Seven.

A further highlight was being named section winners for the Grade Four Choral Verse. “This is a wonderful accomplishment that celebrates teamwork, confidence and the power of learners working together towards a common goal.

“Participation in the Alberton Eisteddfod provides learners with valuable opportunities to develop their skills, build confidence and share their abilities with a wider audience. From the creative arts and language disciplines to public speaking, mathematics and group performances, Creative Academy learners demonstrated versatility and a willingness to challenge themselves,” said director Jenna Axsel.

The Creative Academy group extends its heartfelt congratulations to every learner who participated, as well as to the dedicated educators who guided and prepared them for this achievement. Every entry represents effort, courage and a commitment to personal growth.