Top Achievers 2021
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Brightest Minds Awards
Crawford International Brightest Minds Awarded
for being the best in ADvTECH Group of Schools
Crawford International dux scholars were celebrated
on Friday, 04 February, at its annual top achiever
awards ceremony. This prestigious event was held at
Pheasant Hill Wedding and Function venue in Pretoria.
The achievers receive their awards in the presence
of their parents and guests as well as a teacher that
played an instrumental role in their schooling career.
The overall message from the achievers: “Being
extremely thankful to their teacher’s involvement in
their learning journey and helping them to succeed”.
Each award winner from their respective school
received a R7000.00 cash prize from ADvTECH, a
crystal trophy and a certificate.
The dux scholars included:
• Andrew Williams from Crawford International
La Lucia with an average of 96,15% achieving
8 distinctions and an Outstanding Achievement
award from the IEB,
• Azhar Kalla from Crawford International Pretoria with
an average of 95,77% achieving 7 Distinctions and an
Outstanding Achievement award from the IEB,
• Gareth Rees from Crawford International Sandton
with an average of 95,62% achieving 9 distinctions,
Outstanding Achievement from the IEB and the
Vice Chancellors Award from WITS,
• Wanjiku Ndegwa from Crawford International
Lonehill with an average of 94,31% achieving
8 distinctions and an Outstanding Achievement
award from the IEB,
• Muhammad Manjra from Crawford International
North Coast with an average of 92,46% achieving
7 distinctions and Commendable Achievement
from the IEB, and
• Amy Wright from Crawford International Ruimsig
with an average of 87,69% achieving 8 distinctions.
Furthermore, no less than ten students from Crawford
International were recognised in the top performing
list by the IEB. These students managed to be in the
Top 5% of all their subjects. Thus, it is no surprise that
the following students placed with their results as the
best in the ADvTECH Group of Schools.
• Andrew Williams from Crawford International
La Lucia placed first,
• Azhar Kalla from Crawford International Pretoria
placed second, and
• Gareth Rees from Crawford International Sandton
placed third.
Both, Andrew and Gareth achieved a 100%
for mathematics while Azhar achieved 100% in
Engineering, Graphics and Design.
Andrew received an additional R22000.00 cash prize
from ADvTECH, while Azhar received R17000.00 and
Gareth received R12000.00. Additionally, Tatiana
Nicolopoulos received a R12000.00 cash prize achieving
the most distinction award – ten distinctions, within the
ADvTECH Group of schools with an average of 94% and
an Outstanding Achievement award from the IEB.
Traci Salter-Willis, Crawford International Head of
Academics and master of ceremonies for the event
reminded guests that this cohort of students has
been on quite a journey personally, emotionally,
mentally and academically. “The past two years
taught our students some of the greatest life lessons.
The ability to keep moving, no matter the challenges
presented; the ability to focus amidst the ongoing
noise around us; and the ability to succeed when
it was the easiest to give up. The class of 2021
showcased to us all the powerhouse of perseverance,
resilience, commitment, agility, endless possibilities and
hope for the future. A class that will push boundaries
to be the change in the smallest of ways, making the
world around them a better and happier place, brining
a little magic wherever the road leads them. We are
in the new age where change is the only constant. We
encourage you, the class of 2021 to embrace it, be
inspired by it, to push boundaries, to innovate and find
your own unique way to set your norms to be who you
are as unique individuals.”
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