Today the Boys’ High held a special assembly to hand over top placement certificates for Term 1. Excitement was high as the percentages were extremely close in some cases. Well done to all the learners and also to the staff that teach and guide them.
STAR COLLEGE, DURBAN, WALK AWAY WITH 50% OF THE WORLDS GOLD MEDALS AWARDED AT THE INTERNATIONAL PROJECT COMPETITION!!! Ten learners from Star College, Westville, recently hit the runway filled with anticipation as they set off for Kenya to enter the Golden Climate International Project Competition. 101 Projects were entered from 19 different countries from over […]
On Tuesday, 17 April 2018; the Principal, a few staff members and 22 learners attended a function held in the parlour of The Honourable Deputy Mayor of the Ethekweni Municipality, Councillor Fawzia Peer. The function was hosted by her in lieu of the accolades and recognition that Star College had attained locally, nationally and internationally […]
A power point presentations were eloquently executed by Mrs Vandeyar in the Primary phase, Mr Jimmie in the Girls’ High and Mr Ramiah in the Boys’ High. The various academic and extra-curricular activities were explained to the parents. The past years results were also highlighted.
On Friday 16th February, Star College attended the Annual Pinetown District NSC Awards Ceremony. Star College was awarded the Trophy for the Independent School that consistently achieved 100% Pass Rate 2015 – 2017. Star College has had a 100% Pass Rate since its’ first matriculants in 2005. Over and above this auspicious award, the school […]
On Friday 26 January 2018, principal Mr O. Karaayvaz received the praiseworthy award from The Mayor, Cllr Zandile Gumede for 100% Pass Rate for 2017! The school is extremely proud of their teachers, students and supportive parents who made this happen. We commend you!
The class of 2017 achieved a 100% pass rate and 99% bachelor’s pass.
*75 candidates achieved 298 subject distinctions in all subjects (including Advanced Programme Mathematics).
*This produced an average of 3.97 subject distinctions per candidate.
Special mention goes to Tasha Govender and Taruna Rambaros
>Tasha Govender achieved 9 subject distinctions
>Taruna Rambaros achieved 9 subject distinctions
7 Learners achieved 8 subject distinctions
>Tyrique Byroo achieved 8 subject distinctions
The International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) is an annual individual and team competition in the Natural Sciences for students who are under sixteen years old. IJSO has been established in recognition of the significance of the Natural Sciences in the general education of young people and in all aspects of their lives. It is a purely educational event
On 11 August 2017, Star College Old Boy , Medical Student Kumeren Govender gave the Grade 9 students an enlightening speech regarding career options after high school. Kumeren Govender, a final-year medical student from the University of KwaZulu Natal , only 23 , and a talented musician, will soon publish a scientific paper he has written as a lead researcher, something which is regarded as a huge accolade and a rare phenomenon in the academic world for an undergraduate.
Star College hosted its 15th Annual Horizin Mathematics Competition Awards day on Saturday 5 August to commemorate the top 200 achievers in the Horizon Mathematics Competition and to acknowledge them for their exceptional mathematical ability. Guest speaker , Dr Mbokazi, retired Acting Superintendent General for the Department of Education, commented on the fundamental importance inspiring mathematics in the primary phase.
Our first round accommodated 4838 students, from over 38 schools, which lead to the second round of 827 students being eligible to write. Students from 29 schools from grade 5, 6 and 7 were successful at the Top 200 awards function.
Cailin Chetty, a pupil from Star College in Westville, participated in the Ethekwini Chess Trials from the 3rd to the 5th of July 2017. He played a 7 round tournament and was placed 1st in the under 16 Division. He will go forward to participate and represent KZN in the South African Junior Chess Championships in Johannesburg in January 2018. Well done Cailin! Principal Mr Osman Karaayvaz declared how proud he is of Cailin.
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