Sthembiso , a grade 11 learner at Newcastle High School participated in the Physical Science Olympiad Selection Test in January 2017. The level of work for the International Physical Science Olympiad is higher than matric level. Sthembiso is amongst the five learners selected for the South African Physics Team, going to Indonesia from the 16 July to the 24 July 2017, to participate in the International Championships.
Newcastle High School is again very proud of Sthembiso as he was also placed third in the country last year for the South African Junior Science Olympiad Team that went to Bali in December. In the 2017 Physics Team, he is the only grade11 learner amongst the team of grade 12 learners, from some of the best schools in South Africa.
As a school, we want to support this young man achieve his international dream and humbly request the Newcastle community to also come on board. The cost of this trip is R30 000 and has to paid as soon as possible. Should anyone want to assist, please contact the finance office on 034 3126048 for details.