Two of Sarel Cilliers top athletes represented Umzinyathi District at the KZN Athletics Age Group and Senior Championships held at King’s Park Stadium, Durban over the weekend.

Both boys excelled in their respective disciplines, making us proud of their achievements and sportsmanship. Mongezi Langa, Grade 11, was the star of the day and performed extremely well in both of his disciplines, wining Gold in the High Jump, jumping to an astounding height of 1.95m. Mongezi then went on to achieve a first in the Javelin, bringing home a second Gold medal.

 Bandile Mdluli, Grade 12, sprinted out of the blocks in a very strong field of runners to achieve a well-deserved Bronze Medal in the finals of the 100m, then repeating the performance to win a second Bronze Medal in the 200m finals. With training schedules curtailed due to Covid-19 regulations, these superb achievements show the dedication and perseverance of these two outstanding athletes.

Congratulations boys, you made us proud and showed that Blue Lions “Never Surrender”, even in difficult times. Sarel Cilliers recently held a long-awaited Awards Ceremony to honour the top achievers of the previous year, 2020. Covid-19 protocols were followed, with a limited guest list.  

The top ten for each grade were announced: Grade 8

1. Kayley Kalicharan 8A           22%
2. Husna Ismail 8A           44%
3. Avani Harrilall 8A           22%
4. Anele Mchunu 8A           00%
5. Nqubeko Makhubo 8F           22%
6. Anele Shezi 8A           78%
7. Gia Neerahoo 8A           33%
8. Snakhokonke Dube 8D           89%
9. Muhammed Hoffese 8B           89%
10. Adinda Niemann 8A           67%

Grade 9

1. Namagugu Sibisi 9A           67%
2. Taashlin Soobramoney 9A 33%
3. Nethemba Myeza 9E           22%
4. Kayla Muller 9A           56%
5. Siphesihle Buthelezi 9A           11%
6. Felicity Dlamini 9A           00%
7. Dian Bierbaum 9A           22%
8. Philasande Mvubu 9E           00%
9. Samkele Mhlongo 9F           56%
10. Nozibusiso Mkhwanazi 9F           67%

Grade 10

1. Andre Nieman 10A        86%
2. Melusi Masondo 10A        88%
3. Tayyaba Khan 10A        29%
4. Shravan Mangaldeen 10A        71%
5. Smuphiwe Sikhakhane 10D 57%
6. Shiven Raggo                 10A        57%
7. Siyabonga Khumalo 10D        57%
8. Mpilenhle Zikalala 10D        71%
9. Mesuli Masondo 10A        63%
10. Christine Dayasunker  10A       00%

Grade 11

1. Revashan Kali 11A        50%
2. Shanique Uchee 11A        63%
3. Simpie Smith 11A        29%
4. Thobeka Khoza 11C         29%
5. Shalique Rajumar 11A        63%
6. Bongumenzi Buthelezi 11E         57%
7. Zinzi Khanya 11F         71%
8. Johane Farrell 11A        29%
9. Luyanda Ximba 11E         00%
10. Bianca Hunlun 11A        71%

  Revashan Kali was declared the top student for 2020, taking home awards in all of his subjects. Shanique Uchee was the top Life Sciences achiever. Andre Niemann excelled in his Grade 10 subjects. The top Matric achievers from 2020 were the guests of honour and helped to hand out certificates on the evening. Hopefully the 2020 Matrics will be an inspiration to this year’s learners, proving that hard work definitely reaps great benefits.   Sarel Cilliers wishes everyone a very happy Easter weekend. School with close on  April 1 at 11:00 for students.  

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