Student 24/7 May 2014 | Page 13

CAMPUS NEWS Autumn graduation ceremonies: Campus awards best academic performers Annette Willemse During the recent autumn graduation ceremonies of the Vaal Campus, more than 1 300 diplomas and degrees were conferred. Several graduates were also applauded for their academic prowess and were awarded as top academic achievers. Florence Manyike – Social Work The best academic performer in Social Work (BS W) is Florence Manyike. In 2010 she registered for a Bachelor of Social Work degree at and she subsequently completed the degree with an average of 73.8% throughout her studies. Florence passed fifteen of the prescribed 43 modules with distinction. In her third year she was chosen to be part of the Golden Key International society. She is currently working as a registered social worker at the Gauteng Department of Social Development. She is planning to enrol for her honours degree in Public Management and Governance. Melanie Moonsammy – Behavioural Sciences The best academic performer in Behavioural Sciences (BA) is Melanie Moonsammy. In 2011 she enrolled for a BA in Behavioural Sciences within the Faculty of Humanities, with Psychology and Sociology as core modules. In 2013 she was awarded with a certificate for the best second year BA/ BS W (social work) student of 2012. In that year she maintained an average of 85%. Melanie completed her degree, and has passed 26 of the 27 prescribed modules with distinction. Throughout her studies she maintained an average of 86%. During her third year of study she was chosen to be part of the Golden Key International society. Melanie is currently registered for an Honours BA in Psychology. Her future aspirations include a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. Eunice Pretorius – Educational Sciences The best academic performer in Educational Sciences (BEd) is Eunice Pretorius. After a stint as an entrepreneur, she registered to study in 2010. She completed her degree – a BEd in Senior and Further Education (with Life Sciences and Psychical Sciences as