Taxis Own the Roads

Minority Front councillor Solly Singh is "appalled" at the reckless driving by a Phoenix taxi on a busy intersection last week.

Singh said he was driving on Hannaford Road approaching the Phoenix Highway last week when the alleged incident occurred.

"Initially the taxi stopped suddenly without signaling to pick up a passenger. As I approached the turning lane to go right on the highway, the taxi overtook me on the non-turning lane shooting a red robot in the process. Another taxi behind us also overtook on the non-turning lane I believe in an attempt to overtake the other taxi,'" he said.

Singh said he would report the matter to the Phoenix Taxi Association.

TOP ACHIEVERS

Palmview Secondary has just edged out Solvista Secondary as the top performing school in last years national matric examinations with a 99,25 pass rate. 

Solvista Secondary School achieved a 99.2% pass rate in the 2012 Senior Certificate examination. 

Palmview Secondary principal Bispath Deepnarain confirmed that the school achieved the highest pass rate in Phoenix.

Deepnarain said the school "always" produced excellent results. 

"I am very proud of my school. We have a special programme for matric. It is a collective effort by pupils, staff and parents. But I am still not fully satisfied. We will always aim for a 100% pass rate," he said.

Deepnarain said the top matriculant at the school was Rowyn Emilio Naidoo with eight distinctions.

These were for English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Business Studies, Information Technology, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences. 

Six learners achieved six distinctions or more.

Meanwhile Solvista Secondary top matriculant Cascarino Claude Padayachee also achieved eight distinctions, in  English; Afrikaans; Maths; Life Orientation; Information Technology; Physical Science; Life Science and Maths Paper 3, according to principal D. R. Naidoo.

Naioo said six Solvista matriculants obtained at least six distinctions.

Other Solvista School pupils who performed well were Sahil Gopichund and Aveshni Reddy with seven distinctions each in English; Afrikaans; Maths; Life Orientation; Information Technology; Physical Science and Life Sciences.

Raeesa Adam achieved 6 distinctions in:English; Afrikaans; Life Orientation;Accounting; Physical Science and Life Sciences.

Her schoolmate Leah Benice Andrew achieved 6 distinctions in:English; Afrikaans; Life Orientation;Economics; Physical Science; Life Science.Kelisha Gopaul achieved 6 distinctions in:English; Afrikaans; Life Orientation;Geography; Physical Science; Life Science.

Naidoo said he was elated with his school's outstanding performance. 

He acknowledged the role played by his dedicated staff; supportive parents and committed learners.

"Our school's dedication to hard work and discipline has paid off," he said. 

Meanwhile Minority Front councillor Solly Singh confirmed that number of Phoenix schools had obtained "excellent pass rates. 

"A number of Phoenix secondary and high schools really showcased it to the province and to the nation that can produce excellent students. The pass rate increased compared to last year. Amongst the schools that did well were Woodview Secondary and Grove end ranked at the same rate as they got 90 % pass rate while Stanmore ranked at 95% pass rate," he said. 

 Singh said he visited several schools in the area to congratulate them on their achievement. 

“As MF, we wish learners all the best of luck in their career path. We know they had their own challenges through out the year but we are greatful they made it despite the problems,” said Singh.

While most matrics were celebrating their results with beach parties and the like, for some were already getting to work.

Earlington Secondary matriculant Bradlee Naidoo, who is expected to study town planning at Durban University of Technology is currently working as a waiter at national seafood chain in Gateway. 

Palmview Secondary has just edged out Solvista Secondary as the top performing school in last years national matric examinations with a 99,25 pass rate. 

Solvista Secondary School achieved a 99.2% pass rate in the 2012 Senior Certificate examination. 

Palmview Secondary principal Bispath Deepnarain confirmed that the school achieved the highest pass rate in Phoenix.

Deepnarain said the school "always" produced excellent results. 

"I am very proud of my school. We have a special programme for matric. It is a collective effort by pupils, staff and parents. But I am still not fully satisfied. We will always aim for a 100% pass rate," he said.

Deepnarain said the top matriculant at the school was Rowyn Emilio Naidoo with eight distinctions.

These were for English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Business Studies, Information Technology, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences. 

Six learners achieved six distinctions or more.

Meanwhile Solvista Secondary top matriculant Cascarino Claude Padayachee also achieved eight distinctions, in  English; Afrikaans; Maths; Life Orientation; Information Technology; Physical Science; Life Science and Maths Paper 3, according to principal D. R. Naidoo.

Naioo said six Solvista matriculants obtained at least six distinctions.

Other Solvista School pupils who performed well were Sahil Gopichund and Aveshni Reddy with seven distinctions each in English; Afrikaans; Maths; Life Orientation; Information Technology; Physical Science and Life Sciences.

Raeesa Adam achieved 6 distinctions in:English; Afrikaans; Life Orientation;Accounting; Physical Science and Life Sciences.

Her schoolmate Leah Benice Andrew achieved 6 distinctions in:English; Afrikaans; Life Orientation;Economics; Physical Science; Life Science.Kelisha Gopaul achieved 6 distinctions in:English; Afrikaans; Life Orientation;Geography; Physical Science; Life Science.

Naidoo said he was elated with his school's outstanding performance. 

He acknowledged the role played by his dedicated staff; supportive parents and committed learners.

"Our school's dedication to hard work and discipline has paid off," he said. 

Meanwhile Minority Front councillor Solly Singh confirmed that number of Phoenix schools had obtained "excellent pass rates. 

"A number of Phoenix secondary and high schools really showcased it to the province and to the nation that can produce excellent students. The pass rate increased compared to last year. Amongst the schools that did well were Woodview Secondary and Grove end ranked at the same rate as they got 90 % pass rate while Stanmore ranked at 95% pass rate," he said. 

 Singh said he visited several schools in the area to congratulate them on their achievement. 

“As MF, we wish learners all the best of luck in their career path. We know they had their own challenges through out the year but we are greatful they made it despite the problems,” said Singh.

While most matrics were celebrating their results with beach parties and the like, for some were already getting to work.

Earlington Secondary matriculant Bradlee Naidoo, who is expected to study town planning at Durban University of Technology is currently working as a waiter at national seafood chain in Gateway. 

Phoenix Schools get Top Results

Palmview Secondary has just edged out Solvista Secondary as the top performing school in last years national matric examinations with a 99,25 pass rate. 

Solvista Secondary School achieved a 99.2% pass rate in the 2012 Senior Certificate examination. 

Palmview Secondary principal Bispath Deepnarain confirmed that the school achieved the highest pass rate in Phoenix.

Deepnarain said the school "always" produced excellent results. 

"I am very proud of my school. We have a special programme for matric. It is a collective effort by pupils, staff and parents. But I am still not fully satisfied. We will always aim for a 100% pass rate," he said.

Deepnarain said the top matriculant at the school was Rowyn Emilio Naidoo with eight distinctions.

These were for English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Business Studies, Information Technology, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences. 

Six learners achieved six distinctions or more.

Meanwhile Solvista Secondary top matriculant Cascarino Claude Padayachee also achieved eight distinctions, in  English; Afrikaans; Maths; Life Orientation; Information Technology; Physical Science; Life Science and Maths Paper 3, according to principal D. R. Naidoo.

Naioo said six Solvista matriculants obtained at least six distinctions.

Other Solvista School pupils who performed well were Sahil Gopichund and Aveshni Reddy with seven distinctions each in English; Afrikaans; Maths; Life Orientation; Information Technology; Physical Science and Life Sciences.

Raeesa Adam achieved 6 distinctions in:English; Afrikaans; Life Orientation;Accounting; Physical Science and Life Sciences.

Her schoolmate Leah Benice Andrew achieved 6 distinctions in:English; Afrikaans; Life Orientation;Economics; Physical Science; Life Science.Kelisha Gopaul achieved 6 distinctions in:English; Afrikaans; Life Orientation;Geography; Physical Science; Life Science.

Naidoo said he was elated with his school's outstanding performance. 

He acknowledged the role played by his dedicated staff; supportive parents and committed learners.

"Our school's dedication to hard work and discipline has paid off," he said. 

Meanwhile Minority Front councillor Solly Singh confirmed that number of Phoenix schools had obtained "excellent pass rates. 

"A number of Phoenix secondary and high schools really showcased it to the province and to the nation that can produce excellent students. The pass rate increased compared to last year. Amongst the schools that did well were Woodview Secondary and Grove end ranked at the same rate as they got 90 % pass rate while Stanmore ranked at 95% pass rate," he said. 

 Singh said he visited several schools in the area to congratulate them on their achievement. 

“As MF, we wish learners all the best of luck in their career path. We know they had their own challenges through out the year but we are greatful they made it despite the problems,” said Singh.

While most matrics were celebrating their results with beach parties and the like, for some were already getting to work.

Earlington Secondary matriculant Bradlee Naidoo, who is expected to study town planning at Durban University of Technology is currently working as a waiter at national seafood chain in Gateway.