UCT-in-Eden Competition Day

The UCT-in-Eden Competition Day was held on 26 August 2017.  Learners competed against their peers among the 15 project schools.  Competitions were held for Grade 7, 8 & 9 respectively for mathematics and natural sciences.

Môrester’s learners arrive for the competition

Mzoxolo’s team is ready for action

Grade 7, 8 and 9 winners and runners up of the mathematics competition together with Sue Brundrit and Anthea Roberts of SDU.

Grade 7, 8 and 9 winners and runners up of the natural sciences competition together with Gilbert Dolo and Andrew Petersen of SDU.

Teachers of Bridgton, Môrester, Pacaltsdorp, Percy Mdlala and Thembalethu High Schools receive certificates on behalf of the learners who participated in the UCT Mathematics Competition in May 2017.  George High School attended the award ceremony at UCT, where they received their certificates.

The UCT-in-Eden Book Club is facilitated at each of the schools by the energetic, creative Mrs Estelle van Rooyen.  Learners entered creative writing pieces and posters for the competition. Tyhlora’s Book Club members Amahle Olisi and Siphokazi Petersen admire the display with Alulutho Gxokolwana, a runner-up in the maths competition.

Estelle van Rooyen and Kira Schlesinger judging the poster entries

Book Club winners with Mrs Estelle van Rooyen and Kira Schlesinger

Uthimna Booi (Percy Mdala), Tristan Fortuin (Dellville Park) and Ethan Botha (Bridgton) received special awards because of their achievements in two or more categories.