St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls learners have once again proven their academic prowess, excelling in the prestigious National Life Sciences Olympiad. This annual competition brings together top learners from all nine provinces and SADC countries, including Lesotho, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. The National Science Olympiad aims to identify talent, encourage excellence in science education, and inspire young people to consider careers in science and technology. St Dominic’s Grade 10 and 11 learners rose to the challenge, demonstrating their exceptional knowledge and skills in Life Sciences. Danica Janse van Rensburg, a Grade 11 learner, achieved the top mark in Gauteng, winning a laptop for her outstanding achievement. Emma Rose and Danica Janse van Rensburg both received gold certificates for achieving 75% or higher. Seven learners received silver certificates for achieving 60-74%: Caleigh Adolph, Clarissa Kruger, Paballo Kubae, Nthando Mabunda, Stella Pienaar, and Nehal Thomas.

“We are incredibly proud of our young Life Science students for their outstanding performance in this Olympiad,” said Mr Mike Smith, Life Sciences Educator at St Dominic’s. “Their hard work and dedication are truly inspiring, and we look forward to seeing their future achievements.” St Dominic’s continues to uphold its reputation for academic excellence, and this achievement is a testament to the school’s commitment to providing a world-class education.