Mining research company Mintek held its annual Minquiz national competition that saw various schoolchildren compete against each other in hopes of proving they are the ultimate maths and science whiz kids.
Fifty-two finalists were selected in the provincial leg of the competition held countrywide in May.
This year the top performers were Mondeor High School, Dr BW Vilakazi Secondary School, Parktown Boys’ High School and Greenside High School.
Out of the five competing provinces, Gauteng, Western Cape, North West, Eastern Cape and Northern Cape excelled with 140 points in the oral quiz stage of the competition while the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape provinces took second and third places with 105 and 70 points respectively.
One of the participants, Ireton Liu of Parktown Boys’ High school, said, “The competition was very tough, it has sharpened our minds, and has taught us to be quick thinkers. I see Minquiz as a great opportunity and preparation for the upcoming final matric examinations.”
Addressing competitors, Mintek’s human resources manager, Hendrick Marobane encouraged them to work hard and to be competitive globally.
The aim of Minquiz is to promote excellence in physical science and mathematics, thereby fostering interest in careers in science, engineering, and technology.
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