New appointments at PS Secondary
Charmaine Joseph, a seasoned geography teacher, began her career in Durban in 1988 and in 1992 she returned to her alma mater, but this time as a teacher.
Since 2013, she served as departmental head for Social Sciences and Skills and was promoted to deputy principal this month.
Her flair for the subject and passion for her career have remained undiminished over 37 years of valued teaching. Aside from her experience and her industrious nature, she has always strived to keep the school flag flying high.
In addition to her scholastic credits she has been identified as a lead teacher in the Ugu District, is a national moderator for DBE SBA and is an investigator on the National Senior Certificate examination irregularity panel.
Denish Ramarak Latchman, a teacher knowledgeable in his field of study, began teaching in 2007. He was transferred to the school in 2015.
This month his sound work ethic and valuable traits as a leader earned him the promotion as departmental head for Commerce and Life Orientation.
The annual IsiZulu Speech Contest took place last week. The school is proud of all learners from Grades 8 to 12 who participated. The team headed by Mandisa Mhlongo ensured that the contest was of a high standard and left the adjudicators impressed.
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