South African school named in Top 3 shortlist for World’s Best School Prizes

A South African school has been named a top three finalist for the new $250 000 ( about R4.4 million) World’s Best School Prizes.

The Cape Town-based school, Pinelands North Primary School, has been named a finalist in the category “Overcoming Adversity” and has been lauded for its progressive and inclusivity in education.

The $250 000 World’s Best School Prizes which was launched this year by T4 Education and Templeton World Charity Foundation, Accenture and American Express.

The five World’s Best School Prizes – for Community Collaboration, Environmental Action, Innovation, Overcoming Adversity and Supporting Healthy Lives – celebrate schools everywhere for the pivotal role…

South Africa Education News

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