NN 04/2026

Onderwystoekennings

Jy verskyn elke dag in die klaskamer met moed, passie en `n unieke “patroon“ van uitnemendheid wat lewens verander. Nou is tyd dat jou uitnemende bydrae raakgesien en erken word.


Ons is opgewonde om die oproep vir inskrywings vir die SAOU se Nasionale Kongres Onderwys-toekennings amptelik te open. Dit is nie net 'n toekenning nie; dit is 'n viering van die vurige toewyding wat julle aan Suid-Afrikaanse onderwys bring.

 

Ons gee nie net trofeë weg nie. Om jou klaskamerinnovasie aan te wakker en jou harde werk te beloon, sal wenners in ons kategorieë die volgende ontvang:

 

R10 000 KONTANTPRYS

Plus, nasionale erkenning by ons gesogte Kongresgala.

2026/02/27

   TEACHING AWARDS

Every day in the classroom, you show up with courage, passion, and a unique "pattern" of excellence that changes lives. Now, it’s time to step out of the shadows and let that brilliance be recognised!

 

We are thrilled to officially open the call for entries for the SAOU’s National Congress Teacher Awards. This isn’t just an award; it’s a celebration of the fierce dedication you bring to South African education.

 

We aren’t just giving away trophies. To help fuel your classroom innovation and reward your hard work, winners in our categories will receive:

 

R10 000 CASH PRIZE

Plus, national recognition at our prestigious Congress Gala.

VIND JOU KATEGORIE

Met 11 uiteenlopende kategorieë om van te kies, is daar 'n plek vir elke soort uitnemendheid. Of jy nou 'n digitale pionier, 'n gemeenskapsheld of 'n skool is wat deur voorbeeld lei, ons wil jou strepe sien.

 

1. Uitnemendheid in Ondersteuningsdienste

Terapeute, sielkundiges, maatskaplike werkers, verpleegpersoneel of ander


2. Uitnemendheid in Administratiewe Werk

Skoolgebaseerde lede


3. Uitnemendheid: Kantoorgebaseerde Dienste

Lede by departementele-, distriks- en streekskantore


4. Uitnemendheid in Klaskamerpraktyk: 

LSOB-skole


5. Uitnemendheid in Klaskamerpraktyk:

Grondslagfase (Gr R – 3)


6. Uitnemendheid in Klaskamerpraktyk:

Intermediêre Fase (Gr 4 - 6)


7. Uitnemendheid in Klaskamerpraktyk: 

Senior Fase (Gr 7 – 9)


8. Uitnemendheid in Klaskamerpraktyk: 

VOO-Fase (Gr 10 – 12)


9. Uitnemendheid in Onderwysleierskap: 

LSOB-skole (Enige lid van die skool se bestuurspan mag inskryf)


10. Uitnemendheid in Onderwysleierskap: 

Primêre skole (Enige lid van die skool se bestuurspan mag inskryf)


11. Uitnemendheid in Onderwysleierskap:

Sekondêre skole (Enige lid van die skool se bestuurspan mag inskryf)



HOE OM IN TE SKRYF:

Om in te skryf is eenvoudig, maar die impak is enorm. Moenie jou harde werk ongemerk laat verbygaan nie – of 'n kollega se briljantheid 'n geheim laat bly nie.

 

1.  Kies jou kategorie: Kies die een wat die beste by jou "strepe" pas.


2. Vertel jou storie: Dien 'n aanbieding in van jou prestasies oor die afgelope jaar.


3.  Dien in en staan ​​'n kans om te wen: Stuur jou inskrywing via ons portaal teen 21 April 2026


Bepalings en voorwaardes geld.

Klik hier vir meer inligting en om in te skryf

FIND YOUR CATEGORY

With 11 diverse categories to choose from, there is a place for every kind of excellence. Whether you are a digital pioneer, a community hero, or a school that leads by example, we want to see your stripes.

 

1. Excellence in Support Services

Therapists, psychologists, social workers, nursing staff or others


2. Excellence in Administrative Work

School-based members


3. Excellence: Office-based Services

Members at departmental, district and regional offices


4. Excellence in Classroom Practice: 

LSEN schools


5. Excellence in Classroom Practice: 

Foundation Phase (Gr R–3)


6. Excellence in Classroom Practice: 

Intermediate Phase (Gr 4–6)


7. Excellence in Classroom Practice: 

Senior Phase (Gr 7 – 9)


8. Excellence in Classroom Practice: 

FET Phase (Gr 10 – 12)


9. Excellence in Educational Leadership: 

LSEN schools (Any member of the school’s management team may enter)


10. Excellence in Educational Leadership: 

Primary Schools (Any member of the school’s management team may enter)


11. Excellence in Educational Leadership:

Secondary Schools (Any member of the school’s management team may enter)


HOW TO ENTER:

Entering is simple, but the impact is significant. Don't let your hard work go unnoticed—or let a colleague's brilliance stay a secret.

 

1.  Select Your Category: Choose the one that best fits your "stripes."


2.  Tell Your Story: Submit a presentation of your achievements over the past year.


3.  Submit & stand a chance to win: Send your entry via our portal by 21 April 2026.


Terms and conditions apply.

Click here for more information and to enter
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