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“I owe this to God. He guides me even in my work and He made this possible” - Andonis Antoniou Mr Andonis Antoniou from Mondeor High School was awarded the National Teachers Award and first prize for excellence in secondary school teaching in South Africa. This award was bestowed upon him by the Department of Education, based on his overall teaching achievements at Mondeor High School since he started there 15 years ago. Teachers who were interested in applying for the award had to complete various projects, such as portfolios of one’s influence at the school, for example, which were considered together with the academic achievements of the teacher’s learners. The Department started the process last year and assessed the candidates throughout the year. Mr Antoniou teaches Natural Science, Life Science and Physical Science and he is also involved in cultural activities and sport, such as Badminton. The Department, Mondeor High School staff and Mr Antoniou’s learners are tremendously proud of his outstanding achievement. According to the principal, Mrs Nicolaou, this award mirrors Mr Antoniou’s invaluable contribution to Mondeor High School’s success and they are very grateful to have him on their team.“A school is only as good as its teachers are. We have got teachers of calibre OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT: Mondeor High School’s and class. We must keep on going the way we principal, Mrs Nicolaou, with the top educator at Mondeare,” Nicolaou said. or High and in South Africa: Mr Antoniou. Despite of his new reputation as one of the country’s top teachers, Mr Antoniou is very humble about his achievement hopes to inspire the learners that he teaches. “My secret is hard work. and he immediately attributes his accomplishments to God upon I always work hard and I am passionate about my job; it is not like work congratulations: “I owe this to God. He guides me even in my work and to me. I believe in the children that I teach and I love all of them so He made this possible,” he said. much. They can all do well.” Apart from God’s grace, Mr Antoniou believes that it is his passion Mr Antoniou would like to thank his co-workers for their outstanding for his subjects and the support from his co-workers that made this support over the years. He is extremely grateful for this award and, award possible. He intends to continue with his work at the school and above all, very honoured to represent Mondeor High School.
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