Howick Prep, Grade 6 pupil, Jade Harty has just returned from a very successful week in Bloemfontein where she represented KZN Inland U/13 Hockey. Jade was also selected for the Midlands U/12A Hockey team and has played 1st team hockey at Howick Prep School since Grade 5. Jade is an extremely talented on the sports field having also been selected to represent KZN U/13 Tennis this year and currently captains the Howick Prep 1st Tennis team. On the athletics field Jade won the U/12 Victrix Ladorum trophy and has also been a member of the School 'A' team swimming squad.
Jade's talents extend beyond the sport fields. On the academic front, Jade was awarded 9 Platinum and 1 Gold certificate in the Conquesta Olympiade and has been awarded Academic Merit certificates since Grade 3. On the cultural side Jade has received various 'A+' symbols in the Speech and Drama Festival and was awarded the Speech and Drama bursary for the top performing student. Jade strongly believes that hard work, commitment, lots of practice and believing in oneself are the basic ingredients for success. Jade is an all-round very balanced pupil, who despite all her outstanding achievements remains very sincere and grounded. Howick Prep is very proud of this incredible young lady and her achievements.
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