The Ekurhuleni ANC chief whip, Clr Jongizizwe Dlabathi, congratulated the matric class of 2016 on its outstanding results produced, especially by township schools.<\/p>\n
As part of the metro\u2019s leading projects for its back-to-school campaign and adoption, Dlabathi, Member of Parliament (MP) Mondli Gungubele and ward councillors visited various schools across Ekurhuleni, speaking to learners and checking on the state of readiness.<\/p>
Dlabathi said it is important to check on local schools and assess the learning environment in order to grant support and assistance where it is needed.<\/p>\n
Dlabathi congratulated Germiston-based Phumula Gardens Secondary School\u2019s Mzwandile Buthelezi (17) for achieving five distinctions and scoring 100 per cent for mathematics and physical science.<\/p>
Sakhile is set to study medicine at the University of the Witwatersrand this year.<\/p>\n
The youngster and Sipho Xaba (17) from Comprehensive Secondary School, in Vosloorus, received awards for their outstanding results from Gauteng MEC of education, Panyaza Lesufi.<\/p>\n
Xaba received four distinctions and 100 per cent for physical science.<\/p>\n
The awards were received at an award ceremony held at Chief Luthuli Primary School in Daveyton, recently.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe metro has always prioritised education and this is evident with the current administration committing to a budget of R100-million to assist deserving learners to further their studies,\u201d said Dlabathi.<\/p>\n
The chief whip also believes it is important that all the schools that performed poorly in the recent matric results get all the necessary support to improve their results.<\/p>\n
Dlabathi met with coordinators of the Academy of Mathematics, Accounting, Science and Art.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe purpose of the meeting was to ascertain possible partnerships and interventions to assist schools and learners in Ekurhuleni,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe also plead with parents to play a consistent role in the education of their children to ensure that the class of 2017 produce even better results.\u201d<\/p>\n