A huge congratulations to Otlotleng for successfully hosting this landmark event at Green Side High School, one of TETA’s adopted schools. This was NSBE’s first-ever event in the Northern Cape, and it marked the beginning of a new chapter in promoting STEM education in the region.
About Green Side High School
Located in Kimberley, Green Side High School is home to 584 students across various grades. Despite a strong foundation in Maths and Natural Science in Grades 8 and 9, the number of learners pursuing Maths and Physics in Grades 10–12 is alarmingly low:
- Grade 10: 23 Maths learners, 13 Physics learners
- Grade 11: 6 Maths learners, 6 Physics learners
- Grade 12: 5 Maths learners, 0 Physics learners
Out of the 302 Grade 10–12 learners, only 53 are pursuing Maths and Physics, highlighting a critical gap in STEM education.
Event Highlights
On 26 November 2024, NSBE Northern Cape visited Green Side High School with a clear mission:
- Objective: To encourage Grade 9 learners to choose Maths and Physics as subjects in Grade 10 (2025).
- Goal: Increase the number of Maths and Physics learners from the current 5 learners in 2024 to 50 learners in 2025.
The event included motivational presentations, STEM advocacy, and engagement activities designed to inspire young minds to pursue technical and scientific careers.
NSBE’s Adopted Schools in the Northern Cape
NSBE’s commitment to education extends to other adopted schools in the province:
- Greenpoint High School (Kimberley)
- Rietvale High School (Ritchie)
- Monwabisi High School (De Aar)
- Phakamisane High School (Hanover)
- Mthetho High School (Noupoort)
- Umso High School (Colesburg)
Thank You!
A special thank you to the team at Green Side High School and all the volunteers who made this event possible. Together, we are making strides in bridging the gap in STEM education and empowering the next generation of engineers and innovators.
📸 Don’t miss the picture gallery below for highlights from the event!
