ADDENDUM B

GRADE 12 AWARDS FOR MERITORIOUS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE BY LEARNERS IN 2007

INTRODUCTION

The Western Cape Education Department presents awards to the top 20 positions according to aggregate based on 2 official languages and the best 4 subjects that fulfil the requirements for the award of a Senior Certificate.

In addition, awards are also presented to learners who have achieved excellence in terms of the context within which they studied. Here attention is given to learners who despite disadvantaged contexts were able to produce outstanding results. In line with the Human Capital Development Strategy and the focus on improving the results in literacy and numeracy, awards are also presented to learners who have attained excellent results in subjects that reflect literacy and numeracy skills at the highest level of schooling.

In terms of the Mathematics, Science and Technology strategy (MST), it is critical that we also recognise learners who have excelled in Mathematics and Science. The WCED would also like to recognise learners who despite barriers to learning are able to produce excellent examination results. Lastly, we would be failing in our duty as educationists if we do not give recognition to learners who are committed to lifelong learning.

Each learner will receive a certificate and an award of R1000 for books or study fees.

Category 1: Excellent achievement

Top 20 positions according to aggregate based on 2 official languages plus best 4 subjects that fulfil the requirements for the award of a Senior Certificate.

(To be announced)

Category 2: Outstanding achievement within the context of study

The top 10 candidates have been drawn from the ex-DET, ex-HoR, HOD and new WCED schools. In this category the teaching and learning and social context have been taken into consideration as well as the excellent achievement of learners.

(To be announced)

Category 3: Excellence in Mathematics Higher Grade

The WCED is proud and would like to recognise the candidate who obtains the highest score in Mathematics Higher Grade.

Gerrit Cornelius Basson: Paul Roos Gimnasium

Jonas Bovijn: Paul Roos Gimnasium

Category 4: Excellence in Physical Science Higher Grade

Candidate who obtains the highest score in Physical Science Higher Grade

Jan Hendrik Cloete: Hoër Jongenskool Paarl

Category 5: Excellence in isiXhosa First Language Higher Grade

Candidate who obtains the highest score in isiXhosa First Language Higher Grade

Xola Mtshisa – The Cape Academy for Mathematics, Science and Technology

Category 6: Excellence in English First Language Higher Grade

Candidate who obtains the highest score in English First Language Higher Grade

Lara Elizabeth Milne: Herschel Girls’ High School

Category 7: Excellence in Afrikaans First Language Higher Grade

Candidate who obtains the highest score in Afrikaans First Language Higher Grade

Pieter Willem Botha: Paul Roos Gimnasium

Category 8: Excellence despite barriers to learning

Candidate who obtains the best Senior Certificate results despite a significant barrier to learning. In this instance, it is important to mention that our candidate comes from the Pionier Skool for the blind and has written his examination using question papers in braille format. Subjects written are English, Afrikaans, Physical Science, Mathematics, Physiology and Business Economics.

Dirk Willem Venter – Pionier Skool

Category 9: Lifelong learner: Most senior learner to obtain a Senior Certificate in 2007

Oldest learner to obtain a Senior Certificate in 2007.

Michelle Tracy Bassett: Progress College