Nelspruit Primary School recently celebrated its brightest stars of the year during the school’s annual Recognition Awards Ceremony on November 13, also honouring the outgoing Grade Seven learners.

The school handed out top sport and academic awards to recognise the hard work that was put in throughout the year. “Our learners proudly received their graduation certificates, marking an important milestone that reflects their hard work, growth and dedication throughout the year,” the school said.

“A heartfelt thank you to our amazing teachers for your commitment, care and guidance in helping our young learners reach their full potential. And a big thank you to our parents for your unwavering support and for cheering our learners on every step of the way.”

Grade Seven learner Kaylynn Swart was undoubtedly the brightest star of the evening, being handed the dux scholar award and also the top award in six subjects – English, Afrikaans, mathematics, natural science, social science and technology. She was also the joint recipient of the Headmaster Award along with Khairulhasan Ismail.

The best sportsboy of the year was Nkazimulo Mthunywa, while Amahle Khanyile was the best sportsgirl. Aadam Nomani was the top academic learner in Grade Four, Huria Rasool the top academic learner in Grade Five, and Zuhaira Tulve the top academic learner in Grade Six.

Nelspruit Primary top awards 2025:

Sports awards

• Netball: Joy Nevari
• Rugby: Junior Nevari
• Soccer: Nala Mabuza
• Hockey: Amahle Khanyile
• Cross country (girls): Amahle Zitha
• Cross country (boys): Olwethu Zitha
• Athletics (girls): Bella Wilkinson
• Athletics (boys): Melokuhle Shongwe
• Cricket: Oratile Chuene
• Tennis (girls): Kiama Nkambule
• Tennis (boys): Yusuf Packery
• Swimming (girls): Langa Sithole
• Swimming (boys): Thoriso Khaole
• Chess: Makungu Sibanda
• Sportsmanship (girls): Amahle Zitha
• Sportsmanship (boys): Oratile Chuene
• Sportsgirl: Amahle Khanyile
• Sportsboy: Nkazimulo Mthunywa

Special recognition

• Entrepreneurs award: Lwandile Hlabane, Zoe Lubisi, Mphilo Malambe
• Expo award: Khairulhasan Ismail, Ismail Patel

Academic awards

• Best academic Grade 4: Aadam Nomani
• Best academic Grade 5: Huria Rasool
• Best academic Grade 6: Zuhaira Tulve
• Grade Seven subject awards: English, Afrikaans, mathematics, natural science, social science, technology – Kaylynn Swart
• EMS: Vutlharhi Shabangu
• Life orientation: Hlelo Gumede
• Creative arts: Lwandile Hlabane

Top honours

• Dux award: Kaylynn Swart
• SGB award: Vuthlari Shabangu
• Best all-rounder (girls): Joy Nevari
• Best all-rounder (boys): Makungu Sibande
• Headmaster’s award: Kaylynn Swart, Khairusalhasan Ismail