Theme: “Celebrating Excellence in Education”

The MADIBENG LEO community gathered in a splendid display of celebration and recognition today at the Altyd Goed Wedding Venue in Brits for the highly anticipated annual National Teaching Awards Gala. This prestigious event, organized by the NTA Task Team, aimed to honour outstanding teachers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and innovation in the field of education.

The day commenced with a sense of anticipation and reverence, setting the stage for an occasion of acknowledgement and appreciation. Under the meticulous direction of Mr. Rammushi and Ms. Mmoledi, the gala unfolded seamlessly, reflecting the utmost professionalism and dignity befitting such an occasion.

Throughout the day, teachers from across the LEO were recognized in various categories, each having undergone a rigorous selection process that included comprehensive interviews to assess their competencies and commitment to educational excellence. The awards spanned a spectrum of achievements, highlighting the diverse talents and contributions of teachers within MADIBENG LEO.

The winners of the 2024 MADIBENG LEO National Teaching Awards are as follows:
Excellence in Grade R Teaching (GOLOLO BM)
Excellence in Primary School Teaching (MAPHETO LR)
Excellence in Primary School Leadership (MASHIGO MG)
Excellence in Secondary School Teaching (SESOKO T)
Excellence in Special Needs Teaching (NDLOVU TT)
Excellence in Teaching Mathematics GET (MATLAWE MC)
Excellence in Teaching Physical Sciences (SIKO MM)
Excellence in Technology – Enhanced, Teaching and Learning (MOLOI O)
Kader Asmal Lifetime Achievement Award (MOKWENA MJ)
National Best Teacher Award (MAREMA JC)

Each recipient exemplifies the highest standards of teaching excellence, making significant impacts within their classrooms and communities as espoused by the Keynote Speaker, Ms D Mohube in her address. She touched “on becoming resilient as a teacher and taking care of one’s well-being”. She also indicated “the ever landscape of the teaching profession especially in applying 21st Century skills, in line with Action Plan 2014 towards the realization of Schooling 2030”.

Teachers’ achievements stand as a testament to their dedication, creativity, and unwavering commitment to nurturing the minds and futures of the next generation.

The MADIBENG LEO National Teaching Awards Gala not only honours individual achievements but also underscores the collective importance of education in shaping a brighter future for society. As the event drew to a close, the atmosphere was one of celebration, inspiration and admiration, leaving all attendees with a renewed sense of purpose and pride in the noble profession of teaching.

In closing, MADIBENG LEO extends its heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and nominees of the 2024 National Teaching Awards, thanking them for their invaluable contributions to the field of education and beyond.