HOWICK HIGH’S GOLDEN GIRL

head of the Hilton school and has been an integral part of its impressive growth over the past couple of years.

He has an unfailing dedication to Grace College and has a keen sense of the school’s own strategy, as well as current and emerging trends in education, both in South Africa and internationally.

Jansen was a crucial part of Grace’s online teaching and response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Alongside his keen academic mind, his enthusiasm for sports will be a driving force in our sports programme's sustained growth and excellence.

We do not doubt that Grace College will continue to thrive in all aspects under Jansen’s leadership.

Grace College also uses this opportunity to express its gratitude to the school's current headmaster, Vincent Luksich, for his 10 years of passionate and committed leadership that helped lay the groundwork for the school's future expansion and improvement.

Pictured with Mikaya Naidoo are (left), deputy principal, Dave Bailey, and principal, Lauren

Howick High School Grade 12 pupil, Mikaya Naidoo, has been presented with a Gold Badge Award for achieving full colours or honours in culture, sports and academics.

Principal, Lauren Farquharson, said in her speech: “According to Aristotle, excellence is 'arete' or virtue – an outstanding fitness for the purpose and a well lived life.

“This young lady strives for excellence in all her endeavours. Her actions are specific and she is fired by determination; her actions are driven by purpose and the driving force of passion.

“She has excelled in all fields of our holistic establishment in culture, sport and academics.

“She has represented the KZN debating team for two consecutive years, receiving Honours for this achievement, and will be representing KZN at a national debating competition in December.

“Over the recent school holidays she represented the KZN

Inland U19 soccer team at a tournament hosted in Gauteng, for which she holds full colours.

“During her Grade 11 year she received academic honours at our annual prize-giving.

“We are incredibly proud of you, Mikaya!”

The recipient of the Gold Badge Award, which was first awarded in 1993, is presented with a white blazer featuring a gold badge on the pocket.