Monash South Africa Foundation Programme (MSAFP)
Student Awards Function for Semester 1 2011: “Celebrating Student Achievement”
Master of Ceremonies, Laurence Shee, started proceedings with Tom Peters’ challenge to remain innovative in the search for what works best in teaching and learning:
I imagine a school system that recognizes learning is natural, that a love of learning is normal, and that real learning is passionate learning. A school curriculum that values questions above answers…creativity above fact regurgitation…individuality above conformity and excellence above standardized performance. And we must reject all notions of 'reform' that serve up more of the same: more testing, more 'standards', more uniformity, more conformity, more bureaucracy. From: Re-imagine by Tom Peters.
Against a backdrop of a slide show of MSAFP activities, Nicolene Murdoch, Executive Director: Teaching, Learning and Quality, gave a short address to parents, students and staff. In essence, her message was for students not to fall into the trap of negative “labels”. The MSAFP should not be seen as a soft pathway, but rather as an opportunity for students to enter an undergraduate programme armed with the skills, not just to cope with, but also to excel in future studies – as many foundation programme students have done and continue to do.
Then it was the turn of Debbie Lees, Head of Monash South Africa’s Foundation Programme, to welcome guests, congratulate award winners and thank her staff for their part in another successful semester.
TUTORS SEMESTER 1 2011
The awarding of certificates got underway with an acknowledgment of the critical role played by tutors in the MSAFP support of “at-risk’ students. Kayshree Prithipaul handed certificates to the following students in recognition of their outstanding one-on-one assistance to Foundation Programme students who needed that extra bit of help:
- Ntokozo Phakati
- Anuarite Flungu
- Sidney Mabona
- Nzokuhle Excellent Sibiya
- Mphilo Dlamini
- Chamada Gilbert
- Madelaine Bregger
- Sameer Fulat
CLASS REPRESENTATIVES SEMESTER 1 2011
Maria Mushaathoni then presented certificates to the following Class Representatives who had diligently helped keep communication lines open between staff and students:
Tatiana Mengsen and Itumaleng Nhlapo: Computer Systems and Word Processing
Mpilo Makae: Databases and Spreadsheet Fundamentals
Blessing Jumo and Mordyn Doubell: Academic English A
Omollo Joyner: Mathematics A
Chigozie Udensi: Mathematics B
Tapiwa Zvinavashe: Introduction to Behavioural Studies
Farai Nahema: Introduction to International Studies
Lee Nderitu: Introduction to Media Studies
Stephen Ulyate: Introduction to Geography and Environmental Science
Nakisa Pasiya: Accounting for Business
Benaiah Rupondo: Understanding University Learning
Two competitions were run as incentives to students to perform well. Both prizes were announced by Frikkie Korf, Deputy Head of the Foundation Programme, and presented by James Lekoma, Executive Director: Staff and Student Services.
JUTA student competition winner of a laptop: Jiapeng Xu
Student National Benchmark Test (NBT) draw winner: Nokuthula Nyanyiwa
AWARDING OF CERTIFICATES FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE – SEMESTER 1 2011
ADP 1030: Health and Social Development – Fabienne Jardim
1st: Jacqualine Mareya
2nd: Nyasha Mugwagwa
3rd: Benaiah Rupondo
ADP 1002: Geography and Environmental Science – Troy Campbell on behalf of Roselle Sheriff
1st: Mellisa Fan
2nd: Savannah McCowan Hill
3rd: Dimitri Liountris
ADP 1003: Computer Systems and Word Processing – Sabelo Chizwina
1st: Mellisa Fan
2nd: Mohammed Abdullahi
3rd: Byron Polley
ADP 1008: Databases and Spreadsheet Fundamentals – Roy Cloete
1st: Junior Tshilenge
2nd: Darlington Nyakurwa
3rd: Dennis Tyson
ADP 1010: Mathematics B – Jacob Matlala on behalf of Chriscelia Pienaar
1st: Mulongwe Musonda
2nd: Kaziswe Ncube
3rd: Landinyu Sokili
ADP 1012: Problem Solving for IT – Franck Mbuya
1st: Wilbert Kwayu
2nd: Rebaone Sebego
3rd: Nneka Edward
ADP 1013: Introduction to Marketing – Kayshree Prithipaul
1st: Nancy Lungu
2nd: Angelica Hill
3rd: Landinyu Sokili
ADP 1017: Mathematics A – Jacob Matlala/Alain Kaninda
1st: Grace Mzinyathi
2nd: Tsitsi Svova
3rd: Maipato Seutloali
ADP 1019: Accounting for Business – Matsatsi Mathonsi
1st: Grace Mzinyathi
2nd: Tsitsi Svova
3rd: Kaoma Chisanga
ADP 1020: Introduction to Media Studies – Troy Campbell
1st: Lulutani Tembo
2nd: Kiyasha Chellan
3rd: Melissa Brown
ADP 1024: Introduction to Behavioural Studies – Debbie Lees on behalf of Nokuthula Mazibuko
1st: Samantha Scott
2nd: Cheree Springfield
3rd: Karishma Maharaj
ADP 1025: Academic English A – Dr June Jarman
1st: Samantha Scott
2nd: Tendai Mushayahama
3rd: Lynette Veremu
ADP 1026: Academic English B – Frikkie Korf
1st: Angelica Hill
2nd: Farai Nhema
3rd: Lauren Mayston
ADP 1028: Introduction to International Studies – Laurence Shee
1st: Farai Nhema
2nd: Claire Chiheve
3rd: Lauren Mayston
ATS 1369: Understanding University Learning – Frikkie Korf
1st: Farai Nhema
2nd: Mulongwe Musonda
3rd: Obiya Muneku
Top Performing Students
Debbie Lees ended the ceremony with the announcement of the following top academic performance awards:
Top Performing Semester 1 Student(s) (March intake 2011)
Wilbert Kwayu and Mohammed Abdullahi (exactly the same overall scores)
And
Top Performing Student in the MSAFP for July 2010 to July 2011
Mulongwe Musonda
It was quite clear that the students and their parents really appreciated and enjoyed the Awards initiative. Debbie Lees also received very positive feedback from the Executive Staff who were present.
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