By Staff Reporter
NAMAKGALE– Rethabile Primary School in Namakgale has achieved a significant milestone by securing the top position at the Provincial Motsepe South African Schools Choral Eisteddfod (SASCE) Choir Championship.
Representing Mopani District East, the school’s Grade 5 to 7 African Peace Choir delivered a stellar performance that earned them the first-place title.
This victory means that Rethabile Primary School will represent Limpopo at the National Motsepe SASCE Championship, scheduled to be held from August 7-10, 2024, at the Rhema Hall in Randburg, Gauteng.
The school is now seeking donations from the Phalaborwa community to support their journey to the national finals.
Achievements of Other Schools at the Provincial Championship:
Grade 8-12 Mixed Double Quartet:
District: Mogalakwena
School: Sterkrivier Secondary School
Position: 1
Grade 8-12 Chamber Choir:
District: Mogalakwena
School: Sterkrivier Secondary School
Position: 1
Grade 8-12 Special Schools:
District: Capricorn South
School: Setotolwane Special School
Position: 1
District: Vhembe West
School: Rivoni Special School
Position: 2
Grade 5-7 Boys Choir:
District: Vhembe East
School: Tshikosi Primary School
Position: 1
District: Vhembe West
School: Lotsha Primary School
Position: 2
District: Capricorn North
School: Mautswi Primary School
Position: 3
Grade 5-7 Western Piece:
District: Mopani East
School: Rethabile Primary School
Position: 1
District: Vhembe West
School: Lotsha Primary School
Position: 2
District: Sekhukhune South
School: Marishane Primary School
Position: 3
Grade 5-7 African Piece:
District: Mopani East
School: Rethabile Primary School
Position: 1
District: Sekhukhune East
School: Kgomatau Primary School
Position: 2
District: Vhembe West
School: Lotsha Primary School
Position: 3
Social Ills and Folklore:
District: Mogalakwena
School: Sepedi Primary School
Position: 1
District: Mopani East
School: Pipa Primary School
Position: 2
District: Capricorn North
School: John Molokomme Primary School
Position: 3
Only the schools that achieved first place in their respective categories will advance to represent Limpopo at the national competition. The students of Rethabile Primary School are eager to showcase their talents on a larger stage and are calling on the local community for financial support to make their trip to Gauteng possible.
For those wishing to contribute to Rethabile Primary School’s journey to the National Motsepe SASCE Championship, please contact the school directly to offer your support and donations.
This remarkable achievement by Rethabile Primary School not only highlights the talent and dedication of its students and teachers but also brings pride to the entire Mopani District.
