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SAOU ONDERWYSTOEKENNINGS 2026
SAOU EDUCATION AWARDS 2026
The SAOU is celebrating 30 years of service to the teaching profession!
This year marks a special milestone as the SAOU proudly celebrates 30 years of dedicated service to teachers and the education profession. During our triennial SAOU Congress, we also had the privilege of recognising exceptional educators whose passion and commitment continue to make a lasting difference in the lives of learners and communities.
We extend our warmest congratulations to all the winners and finalists of the SAOU Education Awards. Your professionalism, innovation and unwavering commitment to excellence in education are an inspiration to the entire education community.
Congratulations to every winner and finalist! Your achievements reflect the high standards and dedication that define South African education.
We would also like to express our sincere appreciation to every educator who entered this year's awards. The outstanding quality and number of entries made the adjudication process both inspiring and highly competitive. Thank you for sharing your work, your innovation and your commitment to excellence.
Thank you for making a difference every day.
As we celebrate 30 years of the SAOU, we look forward to continuing our journey with our members, championing, supporting and celebrating teachers for many years to come.
Congratulations once again to all our winners and finalists!
Finaliste | Finalists
Uitnemendheid in Administratiewe Werk (Skool-gebaseerd)
Excellence in Administrative Work (School-based)
- Elmarie Bosch – Uitsig Hoërskool, Gauteng
Uitnemendheid in Skoolondersteuningsdienste
Excellence in School Support Services
- Magda Wessels – Martie du Plessis School, Vrystaat
Uitnemendhid in Kantoorgebaseerde Werk
Excellence in Office-based Work
- Thea Coetser – Tshwane North District, Gauteng
- Willie Combrinck – Inclusive Education, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda, Noordwes
Uitnemendheid in Klaskamerpraktyk: LSOB-skole
Excellence in Classroom Practice: LSEN-schools
- Lario Odendaal – Jannie Brink Special School, Noord-Kaap
- Mariska Joubert – ES Le Grange Skool, Noordwes
Uitnemendheid in Klaskamerpraktyk: Grondslagfase (Gr R – 3)
Excellence in Classroom Practice: Foundation Phase (Gr R – 3)
- Melissa du Pleassis – Douglas Hoërskool, Noord-Kaap
- Ariami Joubert – Glenstantia Primary School, Gauteng
Uitnemendheid in Klaskamerpraktyk: Intermediêre Fase
(Gr 4 – 6)
Excellence in Classroom Practice: Intermediary Phase (Gr 4 – 6)
- Marianie Kleynhans – Steelpoort Primary, Limpopo
- Zandri Theunissen, Postmasburg Primary School, Noord-Kaap
Uitnemendheid in Klaskamerpraktyk: Senior Fase (Gr 7 – 9)
Excellence in Classroom Practice: Senior Phase (Gr 7 – 9)
- Ansie Kruger – Dr CF Visser Primêr, Vrystaat
- Schalk Pretorius – Constantiapark Laerskool Gauteng
Uitnemendheid in Klaskamerpraktyk: VOO (Gr 10 – 12)
Excellence in Classroom Practice: FET (Gr 10 – 12)
- Nadeera Pietersen – Paterson Highschool, Oos-Kaap
- Angelique van Biljon – Brackenfell Hoërskool, Wes-Kaap
Uitnemendheid in Onderwysleierskap: LSOB-skole
Excellence in Education Leadership: LSEN-schools
- Santé Barnard – Marietjie Skool vir LSEN, Mpumalanga
- Christina Swart – Prinshof School, Gauteng
Uitnemendheid in Onderwysleierskap: Primêre Skole
Excellence in Education Leadership: Primary Schools
- Hettie Smith – Danie Malan Laerskool, Gauteng
- Shuey Kruger – St Helena Primary, Vrystaat
Uitnemendheid in Onderwysleierskap: Sekondêre Skole
Excellence in Education Leadership: Secondary Schools
- Anca Swart – Schoonspruit Hoëerskool, Noordwes
- Heno Smith – Langenhoven Hoërskool, Wes-Kaap
Hoofdesimposium 2026
Dis tyd om in te tree, jou posisie te verbeter en daardie leierskapspiere te laat bult! Ons nooi graag alle skoolhoofde en adjunkhoofde – beide mans en vroue – om by ons aan te sluit vir die krag-geleentheid van die jaar: Die 30ste SAOU Hoofdesimposium.
Leierskap is nie net 'n titel nie; dis 'n uithouvermoësport. Hierdie jaar fokus ons op die "swaar werk" van skoolbestuur, wat jou die strategie en stamina bied wat nodig is om jou skool na oorwinning te lei.
Die SAOU Hoofdesimposium 2026 beloof om, weereens, alle verwagtinge te oortref!
Datum: 30 Augustus – 2 September 2026
Plek: Boardwalk Hotel en Konferensiesentrum, Gqeberha
Registreer hier - daar is slegs beperkte plekke beskikbaar.
Principals' symposium 2026
It's time to step up, improve your position and flex those leadership muscles! We invite all principals and deputy principals – both male and female – to join us for this years power event: The 30th SAOU Principals Symposium.
Leadership is not just a title; it's an endurance sport. This year, we're focusing on the "heavy lifting" of school management, providing you with the strategy and stamina needed to lead your school to victory
The SAOU Principals’ Symposium 2026 promises to, once again, exceed all expectations!
Date: 30 August – 2 September 2026
Venue: Boardwalk Hotel and Conference Centre, Gqeberha
Register here - there are only limited places available.
