Prodigy Desmond Koolen has captured hearts with his extraordinary talents in the arts. His exceptional performances at the South African Championships of Performing Arts earned him an impressive 27 medals and an opportunity to represent the country at the World Championships.
Johannesburg, South Africa (09 October 2024) – It is always so inspiring to see young people doing phenomenal things and being bold about it too!
One such remarkable individual is Desmond Koolen, a St David’s Marist Inanda Grade 2 pupil who possesses an undeniable talent for performing arts. His stage presence is nothing short of captivating.
Desmond’s talent shone bright at the South African Championships of Performing Arts, where he bagged a jaw-dropping 27 medals!
The young performer got five gold, six silver, and four bronze medals for his individual performances. He also received an additional four gold, four silver and four bronze medals in his respective group performances at the event held in Rustenburg from the 21-29 September.
Desmond’s vocal and acting skills speak for themselves. He further secured overall achievement awards and the highest scores in the 5-12 age group for his vocal and acting performances, respectively.
According to his school, St David’s Marist Inanda, Desmond is set to fly the SA flag high as he’s also been chosen to represent Team South Africa at the World Championships of Performing Arts in Los Angeles in 2025.
“Well done Desi, we look forward to holding testament to your future achievements and successes,” St David’s Marist Inanda congratulated.
Sources: St David’s Marist Inanda
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