Basic Education Hosts National Teaching Awards, 27 Feb

The Department of Basic Education will on Saturday 27 February 2016 pay tribute to teachers during special awards ceremony. President Jacob Zuma will deliver a keynote address at the 16th National Teaching Awards to be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand.

Through the National Teaching Awards the Department of Basic Education acknowledges the extraordinary efforts of teachers, often achieved under very difficult conditions and in service to children from underprivileged families and economically depressed communities.

The 16th National Teaching Awards will recognise outstanding teaching in the following categories and awards:

Excellence in Primary School Teaching

Excellence in Secondary School Teaching

Excellence in Primary School Leadership

Excellence in Secondary School Leadership

Excellence in Grade R Teaching

Excellence in Special Needs Teaching

Excellence in ICT - Enhanced Teaching

Lifetime Achievement Award

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