Barnato Park and Newgate College top achievers honoured at Roedean Academy prize-giving
Learners from Barnato Park High School and Newgate College were recognised for their academic achievements as the Roedean Academy celebrated the young women working towards a brighter future.
Top academic achievers from Barnato Park High School and Newgate College received certificates and books at the Roedean Academy annual prize-giving at Roedean School’s Founders Hall on October 10.
Applause from fellow learners and guests filled the hall as the young women stepped forward to receive their awards, marking a moment of pride for the learners and the community supporting their journeys.
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Education is about more than report card marks – it is about opening doors, building confidence and giving young women the tools to shape their own futures.
This message took centre stage at the ceremony, which highlighted the broader goal of ensuring young women have access to quality education to reach their potential.
The Roedean Academy is committed to helping young women develop the skills and confidence needed to build sustainable futures for themselves and their communities. Its work places emphasis not only on academic success, but also on the opportunities that education can create beyond the classroom.
This commitment was reflected in the community’s involvement in A Blooming Affair, an initiative where supporters raised R250 000 to contribute towards a more sustainable future for the girls attending the academy.
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The fundraising effort demonstrated how collective action can help create opportunities for young women, with community support playing an important role in their educational journeys.
The prize-giving provided an opportunity to see this support in action, bringing learners, educators, and guests together to recognise progress and celebrate achievement.
As the learners from Barnato Park High School and Newgate College were honoured, the occasion served as a reminder that investing in young women means investing in the future of their communities.
For the academy, the celebration was about more than recognising a year of hard work. It was also about encouraging the learners to continue striving towards their goals, knowing that a community that believes in their potential supports their efforts.
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