Yiboni maths boffs impress
BUDDING mathematicians abound at Yiboni Primary School in KwaMakhuta.
Some 295 pupils from grade 3 to 7 sat for the annual Maths Olympiad at the end of November in the Umlazi district. Top of the class in grade 3 was Amafuzamahle Ngcobo, who out of 98 pupils scooped first place. She achieved 97 % and received a trophy and certificate.
She was closely followed by Ntando Ncwane who achieved 95 % and also received a trophy and certificate.
Their fellow pupils also did exceptionally well. Grade 4 pupils Ayanda Zulu and Ayanda Mkhived achieved above 70 % and received certificates and medals for their efforts.
Grade 5 pupil, Andile Phewa placed third and Siphokazi Zindela also did well. Both received medals and certificates.
“Their love for mathematics started in grade 1 and they have continued to do well,” said grade 3 maths teacher, Nosipho Msomi.
Nospipho also received a trophy for her pupils' sterling efforts.
