NGHS Learner’s Essay Shortlisted

Congratulations to Northlands Girls’ High School Grade 11 learner, Saanvi Chitra, who has been shortlisted in the Science & Technology category of the prestigious 2026 John Locke Institute Global Essay Prize!
Out of an astounding 100,227 entries from 183 countries, Saanvi’s essay has earned her place among the world’s brightest young minds, which is a truly exceptional achievement.
This October, she will travel to London to attend the awards ceremony at Grosvenor House, where she will be recognised alongside the world’s top young scholars as the overall winners are announced.
NGHS are immensely proud of Saanvi for representing Northlands Girls’ High School and South Africa with such excellence.