Academic full colours for college achievers for Gr 11, Thandolwethu Khumalo and Matshela Vyamungu.
POLOKWANE – Mitchell House hosted its academic prize-giving ceremony in the school theatre on January 27, honouring last year’s Gr 8 to 11 learners for their achievements in term four.
The event was attended by parents, guardians, family, friends, learners, and teachers, all gathered to celebrate the hard work and dedication of the award recipients.
The deputy head of academics, Claude Goeminne, welcomed guests and set the tone for the prestigious event, followed by the deputy head of pastoral and discipline, Charmaine Mathibela, who individually presented awards to the achievers.
Dineo Murima (Gr 11) scoops the Chaeli Award floating trophy.
Gr 11 academic half colours college. Front: Kgaugelo Ramahlodi, Zwikhodo Netshitomboni and Rixongile Helani. Back: Reneilwe Mosoma and Dineo Murima.
Gr 11 academic order of merit. Front: Reneilwe Mosoma, Thando Khumalo, Mabetji Mankga and Taskeen Tayob. Back: Matshela Vyamungu.
Certificate subject prize winners for Gr 8. Nare Tsheola, Maanda Makatu and Anna Mathekga. Absent in the photo are Mathabo Motobatsi and Thakgi Ndlovu.
Gr 11 subject prize winners. Front: Taskeen Tayob, Thando Khumalo, Mabetji Mankga and Relebogile Masemene. Back: Karabo Mphahlele and Priscilla Mokonyama.
Academic progress for Gr 8 to 11. Komana Maponya (Gr 9), Essop Mkhonza (Gr 8), Rixongile Helani (Gr 11) and Precious Botha (Gr 10).
Certificate achievers for full colours (but got half colours because they were in Gr 10). Khutso Rakumako and Lilitha Ntobela.
Gr 10 subject prize winners. Front: Khutso Rakumako, Tahseen Hassim, Lilitha Ntobela and Reabetswe Kekana. Back: Precious Botha, Lesedi Matemane and Ayo Shibambu. Absent in the photo are Naledi Michele, Tenaka Gopo, and Letago Manamela.
Academic order of merit for Gr 9, Eilene Mathibela, Samkelisiwe Shezi, Pheladi Mokoka and Lani Maphalala. Back: Tshangava Hlaneki.
Academic certificate of merit for Gr 9, Eilene Mathibela, Samkelisiwe Shezi and Lani Maphalala. Back: Tshangava Hlaneki.
Academic honours for college achievers for Gr 11, Taskeen Tayob and Mabetji Mankga.
College academic half colours for Gr 10. Front: Kgabo Modiba, Tahseen Hassim, Reabetswe Kekana and Maite Chaamano. Back: Lesedi Matemane, Mosima Meso and absent in the photo is Letago Manamela. Right: Academic honours for college achievers for Gr 11, Taskeen Tayob and Mabetji Mankga.
Academic order of merit acheivers for Gr 10. Front: Tahseen Hassim (fourth place), Khutso Rakumako (third place) and Lilitha Ntobela (second place). Back: Precious Botha (fifth place) and Ayo Shibambu (first place).
Ayo Shibambu receives a certificate for honours (but got half colours because she was in Gr 10).
Subject prize winners for Gr 9 subjects, Missum Haider, Samkelisiwe Shezi, Pheladi Mokoka and Lani Maphalala.
A standout moment of the ceremony was the presentation of the Chaeli award to Dineo Murima. This award represents the Chaeli Campaign, which aims to empower children with disabilities and promote inclusivity through advocacy and education.
In recognition of exceptional academic performance, full academic colours for college were awarded to Thandolwethu Khumalo and Matshela Vyamgungu, who achieved an average of over 80% in two examinations and one test cycle within the year. The highest academic honour, academic honours for college, was awarded to Mabetji Mankga and Taskeen Tayob, who attained an average of over 85% in the same period.
Other learners were also recognised in various categories, including academic half colours (Gr 10 and 11), academic progress (Enrichment Centre), academic progress (Gr 8 to 11), subject prize winners (Gr 8, 10, and 11), and academic order of merit (Gr 8 to 11)
As the ceremony concluded, Goeminne encouraged the achievers to continue striving for excellence, saying, “A big well done to all the achievers. Keep up your hard work and continue being role models for the junior phase.”
