The Western Cape Education Department has announced the provincial winners of the 2022 National Teaching Awards; these are the best teachers for 2022.
Western Cape, South Africa (13 September 2022) – The winners of the provincial 2022 National Teaching Awards in the Western Cape have been announced. These teachers went above and beyond during the pandemic.
The Minister of Education in the Western Cape, David Maynier, shared that if the pandemic taught us anything, it was that schools matter and that teachers matter too. He went on to thank all of the teachers across the province for their innovation, dedication, integrity, commitment, courage, caring, and most importantly, the deep love that they have for the children of the Western Cape.
“Our teachers are so much more than just educators. They often have to act as counsellors, guardians, protectors and life coaches of sorts, offering our learners education, hope and guidance, sometimes under challenging circumstances. I urge all our educators to keep up with their invaluable work. Thank you to all our teachers for all they do for our children and education system; and a special congratulations to this evening’s winners.” – David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape.
Nominations for the awards were sent in from all across the Western Cape from every registered public school. The event took place earlier this month.
The 2022 provincial winners are:
- Excellence in Grade R Teaching: Ms Jamie-Lee Titus, Sunningdale Primary School, Sunningdale, Blouberg
- Excellence in Special Needs Teaching: Ms Delanie Geldenhuys, Alta du Toit School, Kuils River
- Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (GET): Ms Memory Dizha, Manzomthombo Secondary School, Mfuleni
- Excellence in Teaching Mathematics (FET): Ms Lizette Schroeder, Protea Heights Academy, Brackenfell
- Excellence in Teaching Natural Sciences: Ms Luize Kroukamp, Paul Roos Gymnasium, Stellenbosch
- Excellence in Teaching Physical Sciences: Ms Marieke Pretorius, Apex High School, Eerste River
- Excellence in Primary School Teaching: Ms Charnelle Hector, Belmor Primary School, Hanover Park
- Excellence in Secondary School Teaching: Ms Robin van de Rheede, Apex High School, Electric City, Eerste River
- Excellence in Technology–Enhanced Teaching and Learning Award: Mr Niel Botha, Hermanus Primary School, Hermanus
- Excellence in Special Needs Leadership: Ms Yolanda Lupondo, Siviwe School of Skills, Gugulethu
- Excellence in Primary School Leadership: Mr Mark Agulhas, Elnor Primary School, Elsies River
- Excellence in Secondary School Leadership: Mr John Matiso, Manzomthombo Secondary School, Mfuleni
- Kader Asmal Lifetime Achievement Award: Mr Ridwan Samodien, Kannemeyer Primary School, Grassy Park
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