Johannesburg, 31 October 2018 — iStore South Africa and Think Ahead last week presented the annual Excellence in Education Awards 2018, which celebrate South African schools using Apple technology to transform teaching and learning.
As the year 2018 marks a major milestone in the incredible story of Nelson Mandela – his centenary – the awards this year introduced a special category to honour Madiba. This category provided students the opportunity to honour the Mandela legacy by applying creativity to the theme of #RememberingMandela. Students were challenged to submit a two-minute video that must be innovative, creative and passionate.
Zelda La Grange, Nelson Mandela’s personal assistant, judging the Gr 0 – 3 and Gr 4 – 7 categories, commented, “I was very honoured to have judged this category, and was so impressed with all the video entries that were submitted. It was so inspirational to watch!”
The winners in the Gr 0 – 3 category:
• First place: St Mary’s School, Waverley (watch the winning video here)
• Second place: St Katherine’s School
• Third place: St Mary’s School, Waverley
The winners in the Grade 4 – 7 category:
• First place: Clarence Primary School (watch the winning video here)
• Second place: Parklands College
• Third place: Herbert Hurd Primary School
Brent Lindeque, Editor, Good Things Guy, was the judge in the Grade 8 – 12 category, and said, “It has been a privilege and an honour to be part of the Excellence in Education awards. I watched a lot of videos, and I have seen a lot of talent! Seeing the creativity and hearing the messages from the students has reminded me that this young generation will go on to do amazing things.”
The winners in the Gr 8 – 12 category:
• First place: Sibusisiwe Comprehensive Technical High School (watch the winning video here)
• Second place: Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School
• Third place: Ephes Mamkeli Secondary School
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