167 Grade 12 top achievers received recognition for their hard work in a ceremony which took place in the Ngaka Modiri Molema District in the North West.

The North West Department of Education hosted a Matric High Performers Awards at the Mmabatho High School in Mafikeng on Monday (23/10). A learner from Mmabatho High School, Mompoloki Nku, obtained the top achiever position after getting seven distinctions at 93%. Nku obtained the third position in the province with 46,904 learners and the first position locally with 11,322 learners in the Ngaka District.

Ngaka Moridi Molemela Grade 12 top achievers awarded by North West Education. Photo supplied

The North West Education spokesperson, Mphata Molokwane, said the ceremony formed part of the department’s plans to motivate and maximise the performance of matric top performers in Ngaka Modiri Molemela District. The ceremony was intended to celebrate learners who can obtain an average of 75% or more.

He said these learners were identified to encourage others to excel in the areas where they showed great potential and to push them to increase the number of distinctions for the province. Meanwhile, North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi, emphasised the importance of teamwork during examinations.

"I wish to encourage the matriculants from different schools to engage and network to assist one another. Learners should know and understand that a great strategy to pass Grade 12 is teamwork. It has worked for many people, l have seen it," urged Motsumi.

 OFM News/Kekeletso Mosebetsi