I thought we were going to be given a lesson but this was different. We actually participated in building a mini rocket model and launched it. We were so excited. It was impressive and it flew high. After that exciting experience, we went to the Computer Science class. We were taught about Computer programming and we played a game called ‘tanks’ which was some sort of way to showcase what is done in Computer Science. All this was new to us. There is so much more to look forward for now. I hope days like these are made available to many other students as well

ASISIPHO LUWACA, GRADE 12 LEARNER, 2018

These award encourage me to work even harder because this award [Maths] shows me that I have the potential to achieve even greater results… I would like to do Biomedical Technology. I am fascinated by what we learn and how I can help by understanding things such as living organisms, their structures and how they function.

APHELELE NQUNQA, A GRADE 12 LEARNER, 2016

How we wish we could have the camp period extended, as we gained a lot by being there and unfortunately, it was over way too soon – sirhalanyani, ingathi ikhawulezile uphela kuba besi-gain(er) pha kakhulu!

MR XOLISA MZIMBA, MATRIC STUDENT FROM DM SKOSANA S.S.S AT THE 2016 WINTER CAMP

When I arrived at the camp I had no idea what to expect, since it was the first time Elliot High School students attended the camp. I had to adjust to the environment and having to live with about 450 learners from different backgrounds, I must say bekunzima [it was hard] for the first few days … Now I understand ba [that] sleeping won't take me anywhere and seeing how hard other learners from other schools work, and how much they achieve was motivation for me to work harder.

MS. AVUZWA NTENDA, MATRIC STUDENT FROM ELLIOT HIGH SCHOOL AT THE 2016 WINTER CAMP

We've learnt that studying is not all about studying the notes in the book,but rather also about being a well-organised person who is able to differentiate between wrong and right. Also, one who is able to manage his/her time effectively so that he/she can start with the most important things in life. We were groomed to become better people in future who are able to stand for themselves and show independence.

MS KHAYAKAZI MATIWANE, MATRIC STUDENT FROM DM SKOSANA S.S.S. AT THE 2016 WINTER CAMP

It is an honour and a privilege to be awarded. It means a lot to me, because it really shows that I’m proud of my home language. Being awarded encourages me to keep on doing the good work and even more. I didn’t expect this… I would like to be an author as I enjoy writing short stories and poems.

HLENGIWE MANTASHE, A GRADE 12 AWARDEE

These Awards make me feel motivated. They make me see that through hard work there is a reward. I would like to be a Cardiologist, as heart disease kills so many people in this country and I would like to save people’s lives. There was a time when I was in hospital and I saw an old lady who was suffering from heart disease. She waited a very long time for a doctor from another hospital and that touched my heart.

ANELE THWANI, A GRADE 10 LEARNER, 2015