MASERU – LESOTHO Science and Mathematics Teachers Association (LSMTA) presented awards to 60 top achievers in Mathematics, Science and Technology on Friday.
Out of this number, 39 were from primary schools while 21 were from Lesotho General Certificate of Secondary Education (LGCSE) and International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).
LSMTA president, Keketso Leteba said the awarded students achieved the highest grade.
From the 21 students, seven obtained 3A*s and received a cheque of M2,000 each while 14 who obtained 2A*s were awarded a cheque of M1,000 each.
Leteba said a long term impact of this initiative would help foster a culture of academic excellence.
Their goal, he said, is to motivate students and celebrate their achievement.
“These students have made us proud,” Leteba said, adding that the awards they have received are internationally recognized.
“It is for this reason we are celebrating today”.
LSMTA District chairperson, ’Maneo Letsatsi said they were grateful for being part of celebrating an outstanding performance of their Maths and Science learners nationwide.
And they appreciated all the teachers who performed their duties to the best of their ability.
Letsatsi wished the students success in their future endeavours to perform their studies to the next level.
FNB Lesotho strategic development manager, Ponts’o Kharane praised LSMTA for their remarkable work.
Kharane said her bank recognizes and supports young individuals who are dedicated to their work because they value technology as the institution.
For her, teachers play a significant role because they contribute to the economic growth of the country.
Her advice to the students was that they should further their studies to the next level.
“Take this further,” Kharane said, adding that they should explore courses that are available to them.
“You should remember that Mathematics, Science and Technology are pathways to becoming an engineer,” Kharane said.
Her encouragement was not only for those who have worked well but also for those who are yet to embark on their exams in this upcoming year.
As the bank, they congratulated all the award recipients and encouraged everyone at the occasion to be inspired.
Their gratitude was also extended to the parents who had joined the occasion.
Kharane told teachers that they play a crucial role in shaping students’ future.
LSMT Vice secretary general, Nthabiseng Hulane said Leribe district is the top-performing district in Mathematics, Physical Science and Biology.
Meanwhile, Maseru excels in primary education and is also the best-performing district overall.
LSMTA was formed in 1969 and officially launched in 2019 to encourage students’ interest in Mathematics and Science.
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