Grace College celebrates matrics’ success
Isha Ghoorah achieved seven distinctions.
Mary-Beth Wilson, a learner at Grace College, achieved seven distinctions and came in the top 1% nationally for maths literacy, achieving 100% for the subject.
She said she was both shocked and relieved on hearing her results.
Reflecting on the uncertainty and chaos that reigned over her final two years of school, MaryBeth said it was challenging living in a state of uncertainty and anxiety, but she got through it by just taking one day at a time.
“Online learning was not easy,
but the fact that I had access to all these online resources such as wifi and a quality education despite it all made me not want to take it for granted. I wanted to do the best I could with all the resources I was privileged to have,” she added.
She attributed her results to “consistent hard work” and a willingness to sacrifice her time. Mary-Beth will be studying psychology and law at Wits University this year.
Fellow learner Larissa Van
Wyk was very happy with the seven distinctions she obtained in her final matric examinations. “I was aiming for distinctions, but after finals, I didn’t think I would get all of them.
I’m glad the hard work paid off,” she said.
Larissa is thankful for her strong and supportive friend group, who all studied together and achieved high results.
“I’m very grateful for my teachers’ support and the support from my school. My friends and parents’ support also got me through,” she said.
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Larissa plans to study law at the University of Pretoria this year.
Hard work paid off for Isha Ghoorah who obtained distinctions in all seven subjects. She said her family played a huge role in keeping her motivated throughout the year.
“Receiving my academic honours last year also motivated me to keep aiming high and pushing forward,” she added.
Isha is also extremely grateful to Grace College and all her teachers who worked so hard to get the matrics ready. “I’m so grateful I went to the school that I did. My teachers were such a strong support system for us,” she said.
Attributing her success to her support systems, hard work, discipline and maintaining balance,
Isha achieved her work life balance by keeping up with the extra mural activities, including classical Indian dancing, karate classes, and attending Hindi school.
Isha intends to study biomedical science at Wits University.
She has applied to universities in Canada as well and is hoping for a scholarship.