1. The National Teaching Awards provides the teaching profession with the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of outstanding teachers. In addition, it is an opportunity to recognise the exceptional work done by so many of our teachers and to applaud their admirable efforts.
2. The Western Cape Education Department is proud to announce the following provincial winners for the 2010 National Teaching Awards in the different categories:
3. PROVINCIAL FINALISTS:

Category: Excellence in Grade R Teaching
Ms Juanita van der Merwe, Piketberg High School, West Coast District

Category: Excellence in Primary School Teaching
Ms Micheline Ashley, Kirstenhof Primary School, Metro South District

Category: Excellence in Primary School Leadership
Mr Imtiaz Adams, Surrey Primary School, Metro Central District

Category: Excellence in Inclusive Education and Special Needs Teaching
Ms Zelda de Villiers, Jan Kriel School, Metro East District

Category: Excellence in Secondary School Teaching
Ms Helena van Zyl, Augsburg Agricultural Gymnasium, West Coast District

Category: Excellence in Secondary School Leadership
Mr David Millar, Norman Henshilwood High School, Metro South District

Category: Excellence in Adult Basic Education and Training
Ms Linda Gezwint, Overberg Community Learning Centre, Overberg District

Category: Lifetime Achievement Award
Ms Naomi Horn, Weltevrede Secondary School, Cape Winelands District
4. Our heartiest congratulations to all the winners.


SIGNED: PA VINJEVOLD
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2010:09:20

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