Margaret Tyobo was honoured with Charlotte Makgomo Mannya- Maxeke Award.
MARGARET Tyobo believes that perseverance is the mother of success.
Margaret, the founder of Ayanda Preschool at Eastfield in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni, was awarded the Charlotte Makgomo Mannya- Maxeke Award for her outstanding achievements and leadership in education.
The event was held in Sandton on Monday, 28 August.
"Receiving an award humbled me and showed me that what I planted years ago has been recognised. I am honoured to be one of the women who have had an impact on the community," she said.
The retired principal was also honoured at a gala dinner at the Vosloorus Civic Centre on 26 August.
"There is nothing more fulfilling in life than being honoured in your lifetime. This has made me realise that all the years of struggling to run the academy have been worthwhile," she said.
Ntokozo Mahlobo, the principal of Ayanda Academy said Margaret was not afraid to take risks and achieve her goal of making a difference to the community.
"Ironically, my son is currently a learner at the academy, and I started my teaching career at the same school and later promoted to become the principal of the academy.
"I feel very honoured to be part of the legacy of upholding the standard vision that we all say we give their children roots to grow," Notokozo said.
She described Marget as the Iron Lady.
"She is a strong and courageous woman who was not afraid to take risks and I like the fact that she wants us young people, as black women to know that it is possible for a black woman to achieve and even go bey," she said.
Margaret, the founder of Ayanda Preschool at Eastfield in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni, was awarded the Charlotte Makgomo Mannya- Maxeke Award for her outstanding achievements and leadership in education.
The event was held in Sandton on Monday, 28 August.
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Margaret told the Daily Sun that on Friday, 8 September she was delighted to receive the prestigious award."Receiving an award humbled me and showed me that what I planted years ago has been recognised. I am honoured to be one of the women who have had an impact on the community," she said.
The retired principal was also honoured at a gala dinner at the Vosloorus Civic Centre on 26 August.
Ayanda Junior Academy teachers Nozipho Khumalo, Tong Radebe, Ntokozo Mahlobo and Thabisile Sithole say they are happy with Margaret Tyobo’s achievements. Photo by Happy Mnguni
Ayanda Junior Academy teachers at the gala event held at Vosloorus Civic Centre. Photo by Happy Mnguni
"There is nothing more fulfilling in life than being honoured in your lifetime. This has made me realise that all the years of struggling to run the academy have been worthwhile," she said.
Ntokozo Mahlobo, the principal of Ayanda Academy said Margaret was not afraid to take risks and achieve her goal of making a difference to the community.
"Ironically, my son is currently a learner at the academy, and I started my teaching career at the same school and later promoted to become the principal of the academy.
"I feel very honoured to be part of the legacy of upholding the standard vision that we all say we give their children roots to grow," Notokozo said.
She described Marget as the Iron Lady.
"She is a strong and courageous woman who was not afraid to take risks and I like the fact that she wants us young people, as black women to know that it is possible for a black woman to achieve and even go bey," she said.
