Curro Mount Richmore celebrates excellent 2021 achievers and teachers

Despite the obstacles of 2021, Curro Mount Richmore leaners continue to shine in the face of adversity.

It is with this in mind that we at Curro Mount Richmore would like to showcase our excellent achievers for the year to date, especially since we’ve not been able to host awards ceremonies or prizegiving events.

At Curro Mount Richmore, we celebrate our achievers because we are firm believers in highlighting the efforts and commitments which our learners display toward their education – after all, we are proud of our learners, and their parents should be able to see why!

Miné Steenkamp (Grade 1)

Miné is a responsible, well-mannered grade 1 learner at Curro Mount Richmore.

She entered Curro’s National Foundation Phase Afrikaans Writing Competition and came second overall.

“She has a passion for drawing and writing, and with her beautiful artistic skills, she is most definitely going to follow in her grandfather’s footsteps who paints the most beautiful paintings” – Curro Mount Richmore Teacher, Mrs Jacobs

Shari Nandlal (Grade 12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shari is a quiet and talented learner.

Not only is she one of our top academic students, but she is also a very talented young artist who is going places!

She has taken part in the National Eisteddfod in 2020 in the Visual Art category, with her artwork titled ‘Endangered’.

Shari received a Diploma for this artwork which led to her being invited to take part in the National Eisteddfod Young Artist Awards for 2021.

She created another outstanding artwork for the National Eisteddfod Artist Awards and was chosen as one of three finalists.

Her artwork was then displayed along with other finalists at the Alice Art Gallery in Roodepoort.

We are very proud to announce that she was awarded first place in her grade in the National Eisteddfod Young Artist Awards.

Lara Lotter (Grade 3)

Lara took part in the Ocean Rhythmic Gymnastics Club Training Competition where she scored Silver in the Level 2 under 9 age group.

Lara has a bright and bubbly personality and enjoys the movements through dancing.

Nika Naude (Grade 3)

Nika did not let the Covid-19 pandemic stop her from participating and finishing the Midmar Mile this year.

Her dad was swimming alongside her, supporting her all the way.

It was her first participation and we expect not her last.

Meulla Thiart (Grade 4)

Muella took part in the Ocean Rhythmic Gymnastics Club Training Competition where she scored Gold in the Level 1 under 10 age group.

Meulla is always singing and dancing in class, bringing sparkle to our classroom.

She is kind, caring, and fun-loving.

She is an amazing dancer and we love hearing all about the competitions she participates in.

Nicoleah Mthimkhulu (Grade 12)

Nicoleah is a bubbly and enthusiastic learner.

She guides others in the right direction in all aspects of life, be it in or out of the classroom.

Nicoleah excels in isiZulu First Additional Language and also coordinates the drummies team for our Culture lesson.

Hannah Du Toit (Grade 4)

Hannah took part in the Ocean Rhythmic Gymnastics Club Training Competition and was awarded Bronze and Silver in the Level 2 under 10 age group.

Hannah is a creative learner and constantly expresses herself through the creation of dancing.

John Brink (Grade 4)

John Brink was entered into the Curro English Writing Competition 2021.

We are very proud to announce that he was awarded first place in the country for English First Additional Language.

He wrote a creative, well-thought-of Cinquain poem on spiders.

John is a dedicated, hard-working learner who gladly accepts a challenge.

We are very proud of his positive attitude towards school and congratulate him on his phenomenal achievement.

Riley Gouws (Grade 5)

Riley is a champion swimmer who has firmly positioned herself in the U10 ranking with Seals Swimming Club – North Cost.

Riley is passionate about swimming and dance, always putting her best foot forward.

As a school we are so proud of this young lady, always going for her dreams!

Kiegan Padayachee (Grade 9)

Kiegan is the epitome of diligence.

He always strives for excellence and exudes respect, humility, and maturity when carrying out any given task or interacting with his peers and teachers.

Stephan Schulze (Grade 7)

Stephan Schulze’s poem ‘About me’ was entered into the Curro English Writing Competition 2021 (English First Additional Language).

The topic was Know thyself: Poem about me. Stephan placed third and won the Bronze award for his poem.

“Stephan is an enthusiastic participant in the classroom and displays an excellent level of writing, reading, and speaking skills. He has developed a solid grasp of the language and this is evident in the quality of work he produces. I congratulate Stephan on his award. He has made a fantastic effort throughout the year” – Curro Mount Richmore Teacher, Miss Logan

Lizwelinkosi Zulu (Grade 10)

Lizwelinkosi achieves both within and outside the classroom.

He has quite a strict moral compass which seems to guide him in his life.

He is a natural leader.

Chase Killian (Grade 7)

Chase (U13) and his dad, Ben Killian, came in second in their age group at the KZN Triathlon held at the Midmar Dam on March 28.

Chase is a hard worker – not only on the sports field but also in the classroom.

He never stops until he reaches his goal, no matter what obstacle stands in his way.

He is a wonderful young man with great protentional and a real ambassador of Curro Mount Richmore.

Luka Venter (Grade 8)

Luka Venter currently holds a 92% aggregate.

This is a huge achievement for this young, hardworking man.

Always ready to face a challenge, Luka dives into his schoolwork with discipline and excitement.

We are very proud of Luka and look forward to his growth.

Kyla Picken (Grade 11)

Kyla Picken took part in the DSA KZN Challenge 2021 at Shongweni.

She rode Adelprag Oscar and her results were as follows:

• Elementary Medium Challenge class – 1st place
• Elementary Medium Championship class – 1st place.

Chloe Zacks (Group 5)

Chloe has learnt to ride her two-wheeler with no training wheels.

When the other children were admiring her skill, she kindly took the time during the day to show and teach her friends to ride ‘solo’.

With encouraging words to her friends, “You are doing well, you can do this” they soon learnt to ride as well.

This act of encouragement and kindness shows independence and learning that kindness and helping will achieve greatness.

Thingo Nzimande (Group 3)

Thingo Nzimande is a delightful 3-year-old girl who has been asking to do ballet since she was 2.

This year, just before she turned 3, our ballet teacher Lee-ann Holding, allowed her to join ballet classes to see how she faired.

She danced beautifully and had a smile larger than the brightest sun.

Thingo loves ballet lessons and especially being able to dress up in her little leotard, skirt, tights, and ballet shoes.

Danika Willemse (Garde 9)

A polite, friendly, and a responsible young lady who shows great commitment and excels in everything that she does.

She achieved A aggregates for every one of her subjects in the first term.

The most noteworthy of these was English, as she is a Afrikaans first language speaker and changed from English First Additional Language to English Home Language at the beginning of the year.

Her work is always done with excellence and is timeously delivered, even amid her sporting commitments.

Mila Van Biljon (Grade 12)

Mila encapsulates all the qualities of an exemplary learner who is recognised and held in high regard for her excellence and leadership prowess.

She is a bright young lady who is determined to succeed and is not afraid of working hard to achieve her goals.

Mila is an extremely worthy representative of our school and significantly contributes to our positive reputation within the community.

Mrs Sharlaine Kok (Primary School Sports Coach)

Mrs Kok, our Sports Coach, together with her running club, the Dolphin Coast Striders ran their version of the Comrades Marathon.

Mrs Kok ran 90kms over 3 days.

Day 1 was 34km from Pietermaritzburg City Hall to Caltex Garage (Harrison flats).

Day 2 was 30km from Caltex Garage (Harrison flats) to Kloof Mall.

Day 3 was 26km from Kloof Mall to Moses Madiba Stadium People’s Park.

Mrs Adelle van Staden (Curro Castle Group 5 Teacher)

Teacher Adelle, together with her running club, the Dolphin Coast Striders ran their version of the Comrades Marathon.

Mrs van Staden ran 90kms over 3 days.

Day 1 was 34km from Pietermaritzburg City Hall to Caltex Garage (Harrison flats).

Day 2 was 30km from Caltex Garage (Harrison flats) to Kloof Mall.

Day 3 was 26km from Kloof Mall to Moses Madiba Stadium People’s Park.

Nolene Garland (Curro Castle Group 5 Teacher)

Teacher Nolene is a long-time serving staff member at Curro Mount Richmore.

She started with our Nursery school as a Teacher’s Assistant.

After taking a leap of confidence she began studying with STADIO and achieved her Higher Certificate in Early Childhood Development and Grade R Diploma this year.

We are very proud to have teacher Nolene teaching one of our Group 5 classes with her nurturing, involved and caring attitude.

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With excellent achievers such as this, why would you not join our family at Curro Mount Richmore.

Enrollment options are available for all grades, including at our Early Childhood Development Centre.

We offer small class sizes and an enhanced curriculum, meaning your child always benefits!

We are a proud family at Curro Mount Richmore, and believe that your family, is our family too.

For more information on enrollment for 2022 and 2023 (space is limited) contact landie.j1@curro.co.za | 087 285 1671 | www.curro.co.za