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Matrics ready to change the future
By Tanya Waterworth, Duncan Guy
Feb 20, 2021
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Durban - Firday saw IEB matriculants celebrating at schools as they gathered to share their results, with many of the top pupils saying they saw a bright future for South Africa and wanted to give back to the country.
Thabiso Dlamini, 2020 deputy head boy of Hilton College who achieved seven distinctions, said from his home in Hammarsdale on Friday: I was fortunate that so many gave so much to me. Not many kids get the opportunity to go to Hilton and I just wanted to take that opportunity with both hands and be an example to other children to show them they can succeed, no matter where they came from, he said, adding that his background had given him an inner desire to succeed.
Maths whizzes bring home medals for SA
By Tanya Waterworth
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Durban - Keren Curtis, 12, would like to be a neuroscientist or astrophysicist, while Imaan Ganey, 13, has her sights firmly set on becoming an architect.
And if being good at maths is needed for those careers, itâs quite likely they will reach their dreams: both girls were awarded bronze medals in The International Maths and Science Olympiad (IMSO) in the Under 13 category, on January 24.
The pair were part of the six South African pupils who entered the competition, four girls and two boys, with four being awarded bronze medals. Fifteen countries entered the competition with more than 150 young maths whizzes from across the globe competing for medals. Students from Vietnam swept the board with a 20-medal haul.
December 24, 2020
DELMARVA – Local veterinarians say the combination of dealing with COVID-19 and getting through a busy holiday season is creating a unique situation. Dr. Marianne Bailey at Queenstown Veterinary Hospital says this time of year, they usually see an increase in appointments after people get pets as gifts. “I think our staff is doing a great job of having that mindset of being grateful that we’re busy, being thankful that we’re open. We’re still able to do our jobs without clients coming in, although it’s not the same experience,” said Dr. Bailey.
Dr. Bailey says juggling the increase in appointments and safety precautions hasn’t been easy. Now pet owners wait in the car during appointments, and more are turning to telehealth appointments. So Dr. Bailey and her staff are using this as a learning experience. “We still have clients waiting in the parking lot, not in the room and not engaging in face to face conversations. Our doctors and staff are mee