Science

Grade 11 learner Demas Michalos wins at the MTN Science Day

At the MTN Science Day Grade 11 learner Demas Michalos won silver in the electronics section winning the Popular Mechanics prize.

2008-08-27

First in the country!

Caryn Hobbs from Bergvliet High was invited to the National Science Olympiad Youth Week in Pretoria earlier this month because of her outstanding results achieved during the National Science Olympiad.

The National Science Olympiad is a curriculum-based general knowledge science and technology competition that is targeted at Grade 10–12 learners and is open to all learners in South Africa as well as the Southern African Development Community (SADC)

At this prestigious event Caryn was awarded first place in South Africa in Grade 11 Biology.

2008-07-15

Caryn Hobbs Grade 11 top achieving physical science learner-2008

Due to her successful participation in the National Science Olympiad Caryn has been invited to the annual NATIONAL SCIENCE OLYMPIAD YOUTH WEEK held in Pretoria from the 30th June.

The Youth Science Week is organized by the South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) and will include workshops, excursions, lectures and presentations. There will also be a prize giving ceremony in recognition of
learners performance in the National Science Olympiad.

An invitation to this prestigious event is a significant achievement and we are very proud of Caryn who will spend an inspirational week with many of the top achieving physical science learners in the country.

Well done Caryn!

2008-05-30

SCIENCE ASSEMBLY—May 2006

Detlif Basel from the MTN science centre was invited to speak to the whole school in the runup to National Science Week.

He inspired and entertained the school with a presentation called "Sciensation" during  which he also highlighted the current shortfall in trained engineers in South Africa motivating learners to consider a career in science.

Eskom Science Expo 2005

We were well represented at this year's Eskom Science Expo competition held at UCT in August.

Our exhibitors were (in order from left) - Back row Jarrad Stephenson, Cameron Smith, Michael Gard, Helen Watts. Front row - Katya Masconi, Tanya Huber, Lisa-Robyn Keown, Janet Rebelo

Awards won in 2005:

- Michael Gard & Cameron Smith - Bronze award for environmental study of erosion.

- Janet Rebelo - Special award from a sponsoring company for her study of soil types and fynbos.

Our congratulations to all our participants and winners, the level of all the projects was extremely high and we are very proud of their achievements.

Bergvliet High tops again in science achievements-2005

SA Physics Olympiad 2005

Bergvliet High School has produced a winner in Grade 12 learner Heidi Berge, who was placed first in South Africa amongst female entrants in the first SA Physics Olympiad held recently. Heidi Berge of Bergvliet High school was placed first in SA amongst female entrants in the first SA Physics Olympiad held recently.

Heidi Berge of Bergvliet High school was placed first in SA amongst female entrants in the first SA Physics Olympiad held recently.

The Physics Olympiad, which forms part of the SA Science & Technology Olympiad, was written on 18 May by the top 189 science learners in SA.

Besides being the first-placed female, Heidi also achieved a place in the top 10.
The top 10 went on to attend a Physics Olympiad camp in Cape Town during July, which was sponsored by the Department of Science and Technology.

The programme consisted of intensive Physics coaching and problem-solving sessions. At the end of the coaching sessions there were two three-hour exams, one theoretical and one practical, to make up the final grading.

Heidi ended first in this exam, winning the gold medal.

Bergvliet High School tops in Science and Maths-2005

Hot on the heels of the recent Science Fair held at the school, Bergvliet High has been recognised by the Western Cape Education Department for their contribution to the improvement of Science and Maths results in the province.

This award was given in acknowledgement of the excellent M & S Higher Grade results achieved by the matric class of 2004 and to encourage teachers and learners in their endeavours.

The award is of particular relevance, coming as it does a few days after the school showcased the work being done by their Science pupils, at a Science Fair held recently.

During the Fair, the Head of Department, Keith Warne, shared his vision with parents for the purchase of interactive whiteboards for the school. Now, together with donations from parents and the award, this dream can be realised.

“Just reward for all the hard work by staff and learners-I salute them all!” said a very happy Mr Warne.

The Maths department was no less pleased and there is now a race on to see who will get their new equipment first.

Bergvliet High Science and Maths staff celebrating the news of their recent award. Pictured from left to right: Lara Bokhurst, Graham James, Jenny Campbell, Jean Colly, Linda Tippoo, Margot Bank, Geraldine Vink, Karen Cowell, Keith Warne. Zuraina Isaacs and Anne Naysmith were absent when the photograph was taken.