MATRIC pupils received a boost before their final exams on 30 October.
The pupils from Erasmus Monareng, Sizwe Secondary School, and Katlehong Technical High School were given certificates at the ACTOM’s 120-year celebration held at the Royal Joburg Golf Club on Thursday, 19 October.
Poloko Pule from Sizwe Secondary School said the award has encouraged her to work hard.
“The award came when I was still preparing for the final exams.
“My marks in maths and physical science have been great since the beginning, and all I need is to push harder and do well in the final exams,” she said.
Poloko’s schoolmate, Sipho Mbethe, said: “Getting the award shows that I can do better. Maybe I can do better and get 100% in some subjects."
The principal of Sizwe Secondary School, David Khoza, said they're proud of their best pupils.
David said the awards will motivate their pupils to do well in the final exams.
“Our pupils, especially the best learners, might be the future problem solvers because most of them are going to pursue engineering studies at tertiary institutions.
“We're happy with the achievement of our pupils,” he said.
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Nontobeko Soyamba, the ACTOM tutor for physical sciences, said she feels proud of the pupils' achievements before their final exams.
“I know that with them doing so well now, it's encouraging and motivating them, especially when they see other pupils from other schools getting high marks," Nontobeko said.
Khanyisani Dubazana, a grade 12 pupil at Erasmus Monareng Secondary School in Vosloorus, Ekurhuleni, said his mission is to receive a 90% average in his subjects.
“I want to study chemical engineering. Getting the best results will help open doors for me to different universities,” he said.
Khanyisani’s schoolmate Naledi Molefe said she wants to study medicine.
“I’m passionate about helping other people and studying medicine will help me to achieve my goal," she said.
Mervyn Naidoo, Group CEO at ACTOM and chairman of the Manufacturing Circle, said they're happy to celebrate 120 years of existence.
Naidoo said their company has contributed to the country’s energy, mining and industry sectors since its inception in 1903.
“We offer practical training to students to give them the practical skills required to bridge the gap from the academic world into the working world.
“What we realised as an engineering company is the importance of maths and science at schools," Mervyn said.
