Marburg Secondary recently hosted its annual speech and awards day at a glittering evening function.

Parents, learners and well-wishers braved the weather conditions to cheer on the school’s top learners.

The guest of honour was Ethel Thobeka Shibe, a former learner and employee of top investment company, Allan Gray.

In her keynote address, she emphasised the importance of perseverance and hard work.
Learners from Grades 8 to 12 were recognised for their academic, sporting and co-curricular achievements.

Teniel Buchulal took top position in Grade 8, achieving distinctions in all nine learning areas. She also achieved the highest distinctions in seven subjects.

In Grade 9, Sayuri Prasheem Madanlall achieved first place in a very competitive grade category.

Sinoyolo Bongwa achieved four distinctions to take top spot in Grade 10.
Emihle Phehlukwayo proved that working consistently pays off as she claimed first place in Grade 11 with the highest distinctions in three subjects.

The function culminated with the announcement of the top awards in Grade 12.

Matthew Jacobs won the Good Fellowship award, which was voted for by his peers and educators.

Third place and the Meritorious Performance award went to Noluthando Ngcungama, while the Proxime Accesit award and second place went to Nokuphiwa Miya.

The highest award presented by the school went to Nkosingiphile Khumalo, who took home the Dux award and first place in Grade 12.

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