THERE was a lot of festivities when the Sekgopo Traditional Council celebrated the improvement of its 2023 matric results.
The event took place at Ga-Sekgopo Village outside Modjadjiskloof, Limpopo, on Wednesday, 21 February.
This after Mameriri High School obtained 98,9%, Motsheudi Secondary School obtained 82,5%, Mohumi Secondary School obtained 76,8% while Kgola Ka Leleme High School obtained 72,5% in the 2023 matric results.
The traditional council held the ceremony to award all four high schools and the matriculants who performed well in their final exams.
The schools received certificates and trophies for its improvement. Motsheudi High School was awarded for being the most improved school.
Traditional council spokesman, Matome Ramohlale, said they were celebrating as the schools made them proud.
"They made much improvement and put our village on the map. Besides the awards, we slaughtered two cows as part of the celebrations," he said.
The aim was to also encourage the 2024 matric pupils to study hard.
Motivational speaker and Sekgopo Rural Development Agency chairman, Mabilu Mokwalakwala, urged the 2024 matric pupils to work hard and continue to raise standards.
"We congratulate those who were awarded and urge 2024 matric pupils to work harder to improve the results," he said.
Mopani West Education district director, Paulina Modika said the four schools contributed 38% to the district.
"We're the most improved district in the province. There's no under-performing school in this village," she said.
"We can't allow a situation where pupils learn physical science with mathematics literacy because this might not allow them a university entrance," said Modika.
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Parents were urged to support their children to emulate the 2023 matrics.
Traditional council's Kgoshigadi Josephine Sekgopo said there should be rewards for hard work.
"I'm delighted that we're finally celebrating. We're going make sure the village is developed through education. We're confident that we'll go to the national awards next year," she said.
Makoma Ramohlale shed tears of joy as she received awards on behalf of her daughter, Mokgadi for being the best overall winner in the village.
"I'm proud of my child as she listened to my instructions. Today, she is on top and I thank God for that," she said.
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