(FET) Sector
24 January 2006
The fact that over 100 entries were received by the public FET sector awards
panel for the prestigious honours, is proof of the level of excellence
displayed by the sector, says the Head of the Western Cape Education Department
Ron Swartz.
Mr Swartz presided over a Gala Awards evening this week in honour of
employees in the sector, in which 11 categories of winners were honoured for
excellence. "The transformation of the FET college sector over the past few
years had placed a heavy burden on staff. It also raised expectations as to
what could be achieved by them. It is against this background that the Western
Cape Education Department (WCED) expresses its thanks and appreciation to all
staff who remain inspired and committed to their tasks," said Mr Swartz.
He said the awards ceremony was the culmination of a lot of hard work by a
number of people whose task it was to process more than 100 entries for the
2005 FET College Achiever Awards, which is a reflection of the level of
excellence. This level of interest in quality and excellence is indicative of a
healthy and vibrant FET college sector.
The 2005 winners are:
"Innovative Project" - False Bay - for their pilot project for inclusive
education. This project is about providing access to mainstream training
opportunities for people with disabilities.
"Social Responsibility Project" - this award went to two colleges namely
College of Cape Town, Sakhumzi Children's Home and False Bay College, The
Library Staff Animal Welfare Project.
"College Support Staff of the Year" - General Assistants of the Year Kenneth
Jantjes, College of Cape Town Administration, Anna-Marie van Eck, South Cape
College Management - Jeanne Bonnema, False Bay College
"Lecturer of the Year" Skills and Learnerships - Jacques Dethioux, College
of Cape Town Utility and General Studies - Annemarie de Lange, Northlink
College Business Studies - Mariam Sasman, False Bay College Engineering Studies
- Evan Rutherford, False Bay College
"Excellence in Leadership Award" - Erina Crous, Northlink College
"Lifetime Achievement Award" - Neil Maggott, Northlink College
Photos are available on request.
Enquiries:
Gert Witbooi
Tel: (021) 467 2523
Cell: 082 550 3938
E-mail: gwitbooi@pgwc.gov.za
Issued by: Office of the MEC for Education, Western Cape Provincial
Government
24 January 2006
Source: Western Cape Provincial Government (http://www.capegateway.gov.za/)
