Two learners from Durban High School have received prestigious awards from Cambridge Assessment International Education to acknowledge their outstanding performance in the November 2018 Cambridge examination series. As a result of their achievements, our Cambridge programme has been given a wonderful acknowledgement in the South African Business Day Awards 2019.
The Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards programme celebrates the success of learners taking Cambridge examinations in over 40 countries and recognises exceptional student performances around the world. Cambridge places learners at the centre of their international education programmes and qualifications which are inspired by the best in educational thinking.
The following DHS learners received High Achievement awards for Cambridge International Mathematics, obtaining between 90-95%:
Adam Mohamed – Grade 11 IGCSE
Naseem Essa – Grade 10 IGCSE
Adam and Naseem will be presented with their Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards at Assembly on Monday 22 July.
The Head Master, Mr A D Pinheiro, said that the awards recognised the talent, dedication and commitment of both learners and staff.
Mrs Carolyn Dickinson, Head of the Cambridge Academy at Durban High School, said: “It is extremely rewarding to congratulate Cambridge learners and teachers at DHS who have worked so hard to achieve tremendous success in Cambridge IGCSE examinations. The results are a reflection of the enormous talent in South Africa, not only amongst learners but also within the teaching profession. Learners from Durban High School have a bright future ahead of them, and I wish them every success in their future.”
Cambridge Assessment International Education, part of the University of Cambridge, prepares school students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning.
The Cambridge Academy at DHS is currently taking registrations for private Cambridge candidates to register for the October/November series 2019. Registrations close on 15 August.
Please contact Mrs Dickinson on:
cambridge@durbanhighschool.co.za for further details and to register.
