The Samsung Resolve For Tomorrow (SFT) Competitors has now reached its Ultimate stage and the electronics large in collaboration with the State Data Expertise Company (SITA) and the Division of Fundamental Training (DBE) will host the Winner Announcement Ceremony at AHA Kopanong Lodge & Conferencing in Benoni on Wednesday, 02 October 2024.
In an effort to recognise and have a good time the work achieved by the taking part faculties, Samsung took the time to talk to each learners and lecturers from 4 finalist faculties that entered the competitors this 12 months. The intention of the dialog was to determine how these contributors felt about being a part of the competition, how their expertise has been and the way their preparations have been going earlier than the prototype presentation in October.
An important stage that may decide which college would find yourself strolling away with the last word prize; and that is what they needed to say:
Nomfundo Manqele, a learner from Adams Faculty in KwaZulu-Natal expressed how thrilled she was to be a part of the finalist faculties. Nevertheless, sometimes she did expertise a bit of hysteria and a curler coaster of feelings when she was reminded simply how huge the competitors was. Nomfundo talked about that it was each an unimaginable and hectic expertise for each the lecturers and learners as all of them learnt new issues, every single day.
She additionally admitted to the truth that additionally they confronted many challenges alongside the best way, however general, it was an affirming expertise. Nomfundo added by saying: “Preparations for our last prototype are at the moment underway and coming alongside fairly properly. Though, we now have encountered many challenges on this journey, we in some way discovered a option to persevere. Regardless of the challenges, I’m sure that the win is coming to KZN contemplating the hassle we put into crafting our masterpiece.”
So far, we’ve learnt rather a lot on this competitors and one of many classes that stands out for us and one that we’ll without end maintain onto is that: “In life, if you wish to go far, go collectively. Nothing beats working effectively as a workforce and having an important chief that can lead you to victory by means of wholesome competitors and teamwork.”
Nomfundo’s phrases of encouragement to colleges that haven’t but entered the competition are: “This can be a actually difficult contest that requires onerous work and dedication, so at all times bear that in thoughts. Nevertheless, in a contest enviornment, resilience separates winners from the remainder. There aren’t any winners or losers, solely learners – nothing extra, nothing much less.”
Amyoli Resha, a grade 11 learner from Khwezi Lomso Complete Faculty at Zwide township in Gqeberha, Jap Cape stated: “Getting into the Samsung SFT competitors and even changing into a finalist makes me really feel very ecstatic.
“This competitors and this milestone has introduced a way of satisfaction, contemplating the truth that we’re the one college within the Jap Cape to make it to the Prime 20 & Prime 10, we undoubtedly embody the spirit of the Dwelling of Legends.”
He added that it has been fairly an exquisite, but very difficult expertise. From the beginning of the programme, their workforce has loved an excessive amount of help from all the college and its school. And this unwavering help is what bought the workforce by means of all of the challenges they confronted through the course of main as much as the place it’s at present.
Amyoli confidently stated that the preparations for the prototype have been going fairly easily. “The workforce isn’t in panic mode as a result of we have been advised that the ultimate product could take a while to materialise into perfection. Nevertheless, by the look of issues and the arrogance we possess – the workforce is greater than satisfied that we WILL undoubtedly Deliver the Win Dwelling,” he added.
Above all, the competitors has taught the entire workforce from Khwezi Lomso – the significance of teamwork and believing that their mixed proposals and concepts can really make a big affect. Amyoli then referred to as upon all faculties to enter this competitors in order that they’ll unleash their learners’ potential as a result of this contest will give them the chance to advance and discover their imaginations.
Zandile Sonandze, a trainer additionally from Khwezi Lomso Complete Faculty in Gqeberha within the Jap Cape stated that she’s very excited as a result of they didn’t suppose that they may get this far within the competitors, particularly as a brand new entry. She stated that, as an educator, all the workforce’s confidence has been boosted sufficient to enter different competitions. “After we first entered the SFT competitors, we didn’t even suppose that we’d be chosen for the primary spherical, however take a look at us now,” Zandile exclaimed.
In line with this enthusiastic trainer: “This expertise has been thrilling and overwhelming on the identical time, as a result of every part needed to go as deliberate. Our learners are additionally excited to be within the Finals and for the chance to fly to Johannesburg. Our educators and all the college are additionally cheering for us – they’re all very happy with how far we’ve come.”
Zandile additionally defined that the preparations aren’t but 100%, and that there are nonetheless some finer particulars they’re making an attempt to wrap-up in an effort to assist the workforce to win the competitors. Nevertheless, she stated that they’re making an attempt their greatest to be as inventive as attainable – the workforce is now simply hoping for the very best. She has additionally taken the time to encourage different faculties to enter the competitors as this has been a watch opening expertise for his or her complete college.
Phume Unarine, a learner and group chief from Thengwe Highschool situated within the Limpopo Province stated that she’s very blissful and searching ahead to what the finals have in retailer for them. For Phume and her workforce, this has been one of the attention-grabbing and thrilling experiences that the learners, lecturers and their complete college has participated in.
“The preparations for our prototype went based on our plans,” Phume added confidently. “We’ve confronted each impediment that got here our means with the total help of our mentor whose help has been essential to us reaching this stage of the competitors. I’ve confidence in my workforce and I’m satisfied that we’re going to return out victorious.”
Throughout this competitors, we learnt that individuals aren’t the identical and their variations are what makes them distinctive. She added that she learnt that teamwork isn’t solely about being a part of a gaggle and that an important chief is made by the motivated individuals round her or him. I’d wish to advise different faculties that haven’t but participated on this contest to take a leap of religion and enter as a result of this can assist them uncover extra data and open them as much as new experiences that they wouldn’t be capable of get anyplace else.
Makhosazana Mazibuko, a learner and workforce chief from Mandisa Shiceka Faculty of Specialisation in Gauteng appreciated being a part of the SFT competitors and located the competition to be a really thrilling expertise that she totally loved. She additionally noticed this as a possibility to enhance her neighborhood. For Makhosazana, the competitors was filled with analysis and helped their workforce members to create lasting bonds. So far as preparation for the prototype presentation is worried, she stated: “It’s going very effectively, we’re productive and are coping with our trial and errors very effectively. Our thought entails one of many fundamental requirements in our neighborhood and is exclusive, so I’m very assured that we’ll win.”
Throughout this competitors, Makhosazana believes that she learnt how one can be affected person, how one can “flip down” concepts and how one can be a greater chief. Total, she’s learnt to be kinder and extra understanding with circumstances, friends, adults and above all herself. She additionally feels that her presentation expertise have improved and that she’s gained extra confidence, in herself and her mind.
And lastly, Nonki Bridgette Motlogelwa, an educator from Mandisa Shiceka – a Gauteng-based Maths, Science & ICT Faculty of Specialisation, with a spotlight in mining and manufacturing stated: “As a brand new entry, I really feel so honoured and grateful to be a part of the competitors. Over the previous couple of months, we put in a lot effort into our thought and to know that it’s being appreciated – has really made us really feel on high of the world. Now, we really feel like we are able to do something so long as we put our minds to it.”
Nonki expressed how proud and blown away she was by the learners from her college. She defined how they’ve proven a lot braveness, creativity and teamwork, a transparent indication that they’re on the right track. In the course of the competitors course of, the learners began feeling the strain however happily they pulled by means of and determined to do hydroponics. This system entails rising vegetation utilizing water-based nutrient resolution somewhat than soil.
When it was introduced that the college is within the high 10, all the college was so blissful, this has motivated different college learners to need to enter subsequent 12 months. Having a Samsung mentor as effectively, she believes, made this difficult expertise a lot simpler, as a result of she was in a position to information the workforce by means of.
For Nonki, the general expertise was superb and thought-provoking. She additionally confirmed that their preparations for the prototype presentation are going effectively, the learners are placing their all and their teamwork is great. The learners have been additionally in a position to alternate themselves by way of constructing the prototype and preparations for the ultimate presentation.
Nonki is encouraging learners from different faculties who haven’t but participated on this SFT competitors to at all times take possibilities and consider in themselves, as a result of the longer term is of their fingers. “As a result of all of the learners have the brains and creativity, its vital to allow them to shine and present the world that each particular person deserves an equal alternative to succeed, no matter their background or circumstances,” concluded Nonki.
