St Dom’s comes out top in life sciences Olympiad
St Dominic’s learners continue to set the bar for academic excellence.
Learners from St Dominic’s School for Girls again proved their academic prowess, excelling in the National Life Sciences Olympiad.
This annual competition brings together top learners from all nine provinces and the Southern African Development Community countries, including Lesotho, Zimbabwe and Namibia.
The National Science Olympiad identifies talent, encourages excellence in science education and inspires young people to consider careers in science and technology.
The school’s grades 10 and 11 learners rose to the challenge, demonstrating their knowledge and skills in life sciences.
Danica Janse van Rensburg, a Grade 11 learner, achieved the top mark in Gauteng, earning her a laptop.
Janse van Rensburg and learner Emma Rose received gold certificates for achieving 75% or higher.
Seven learners received silver certificates for achieving 60-74%: Caleigh Adolph, Clarissa Kruger, Paballo Kubae, Nthando Mabunda, Stella Pienaar and Nehal Thomas.
Mike Smith, the life sciences teacher at St Dominic’s, said, “We are proud of our young life science students for their outstanding performance in this Olympiad. Their hard work and dedication are inspiring, and we look forward to seeing their future achievements.”
St Dominic’s continues to uphold its reputation for academic excellence, and this achievement is a testament to its commitment to providing a world-class education.
