NORTHLANDS Girls’ High School learner Hanaa Kazi was recently awarded the coveted White Blazer Award by her school in what was a historic achievement.

The Grade 11 learner achieved Academic Honours and Honours for Leadership after being named head girl, which led to the achievement.

Incredibly, the award has not been presented in at least 25 years at the school.

“It is an honour to be chosen as head girl and, in the process, making history with the White Blazer Award. It is a bit overwhelming, but I have an immense sense of gratitude. In order to wear a White Blazer, you have to achieve Academic Honours, which is achieving 85% and above, as an aggregate, which I did, and then Honours for Leadership by being chosen as head girl.

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“It has always been my dream since I walked into the school in Grade Eight to be the head girl. My name literally translates as ‘compassionate’, and I hope to lead by example and be compassionate. I know I speak for my fellow prefects that we hope to be the bigger sisters for our fellow learners,” she said.

Outside of academics, Hanaa also participates in Toastmasters and is part of the school’s debate team.

She is also a member of the Representative Council of Learners (RCL) and captain of the Muslim Students’ Association (MSA).

Looking beyond school, Hanaa hopes to be a woman in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

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