De Rust Hoërskool pupil OUP wins stamp competition

Junaid Opperman's winning design.

Using the theme, 'My Education, My Future', 13-year-old Junaid Opperman from De Rust Hoërskool in the Western Cape produced the winning entry.

"It is rewarding to end this special year on such a high note. Reviewing the artwork and reading the creative writing entries was very encouraging, as the aspirations of our youth are a true inspiration for the future of our country," said Oxford University Press Southern Africa MD, Steve Cilliers.

Ninety schools participated in this educational artwork and creative writing project for the development of the centenary stamp, with 1800 learners taking part.

The awards ceremony was attended by a few of the finalists who were awarded certificates, Oxford educational resources and educational success hampers. The rest of the 56 winners will receive their prizes at provincial prize-giving ceremonies in the new school year and all of the 23 schools that produced the winning entries will receive a book donation for their library.

The centenary stamp will be available in January 2016 nationally at select South African Post Offices and on www.virtualpostoffice.co.za.