T4 Education, in partnership with Templeton World Charity Foundation, Accenture and American Express, revealed their 2023 Top 10 shortlists for the World’s Best School Prize.
Rustenburg Girls’ High School has been named in the Top 10 shortlist for the World’s Best School Prize in the category for ‘Supporting Healthy Lives’.
According to T4 Education, this category recognises schools that “provide access, relevance, and opportunities for students, staff, and the community to develop healthy habits, behaviours, knowledge, and skills.
” Rustenburg Girls’ High has been shortlisted for embracing “the vital role that physical and mental fitness play in a well-rounded education, and has taken proactive steps to ensure its students’ holistic growth and success.”
The school will now go through a rigorous judging process and could stand the chance to win $50 000 as a category winner.
Within the first two years of this prestigious international competition three of our province’s schools reached the Top 10. In 2022, Pinelands-North Primary School achieved a Top 3 position, with West End Primary School reaching the Top 10, both for the category ‘Overcoming Adversity’.
“Recognising the connection between physical activity and academic, social, and mental success, we believe in the transformative power of an active lifestyle. Every one of our learners is encouraged to embrace a healthy way of life where exercise becomes an integral part of their daily routines.”
“We take immense pride in our exceptional competitive teams, who participate and consistently excel in the sporting leagues. They represent our school and shine on the sports fields and courts. Today, we celebrate our success, but tomorrow, we will continue to inspire generations to promote healthy lifestyles,” said the Principal of Rustenburg Girls’ High, Mr Michael Gates.
