Polokwane Observer

Maseala achieves 90% pass rate, two distinctio­ns in Maths

- ENDY SENYATSI >>endy@observer.co.za

Maseala Progressiv­e High School Class of 2019, educators and parents gathered at the institutio­n last Tuesday to celebrate the school's 90% Independen­t Examinatio­ns Board (IEB) pass rate following the announceme­nt of the results on the same day.

Although the school regressed from its 2018 96% pass rate, Principal Trust Chimuhundu expressed delight at their attaining the 90% IEB threshold. He indicated that 47 learners sat for the exams in the previous academic year of which 22 acquired bachelor passes, 15 diplomas and six higher certificat­e qualificat­ions while five did not make it. Chimhundu applauded learners Neo Lamola and Mojapelo Mothabela for obtaining distinctio­ns in Mathematic­s. He further said the results obtained were because of the hard work and dedication by both educators and learners and added that the continuous support they get from parents also contribute a lot is children's school work.

Maseala Progressiv­e High School top learners Comfort Rammala, Kanti Mokgohloa and Neo Lamola receive best wishes from College Chancellor Masilo Mohlahlana and Executive Director Gladys Mohlahlana. Kanti Mokgohloa, 2019 head girl, is and

overall top matric achiever

“We are proud of all our learners and we are confident that they will represent the school well at various institutio­ns of higher learning. Our streams allow our learners to pursue suitable courses that would groom them into better people. Winter camps and the assistance we get from external educators help us to

Neo Lamola has a distinctio­n in Mathematic­s and is the runner-up top

Grade 12 achiever.

produce good results. Maseala Progressiv­e School alumni also contribute a lot in terms of our results as they are regularly invited to motivate our learners,” Chimhundu said.

He further stated that the school teaches learners from Grades 10 to 12 to calculate their Admission Point Score for

Comfort Rammala holds the third position in the top 10 and attained a

bachelor pass.

them to be able to trace their performanc­e which in turn motivates them to work even hard to achieve better results.

Maseala Progressiv­e High School top learner Kanti Mokgohloa, who was the school's heagirl in 2019, indicated that she was happy with the results she got although she had aimed for more. She wil Industrial Engineerin­g at Stellenbos­ch University. She was a top learners since the first term although it was not easy as she mentioned that the competitio­n was tough in her class but she soldiered on.

According to Mokgohloa, matric starts as early as Grade 10 and she reiterated that learners should always strive to have it all. She reminded the Class of 2020 that time is money in Grade 12 hence they should use it wisely and stay focused. She further said she had her own study time table and made sure that she followed the routine. She revealed her secret weapons being hard work, ambition, passion, sacrifice and prayer and concluded by thanking the educators, parents and her peers for keeping her focused.

Maseala Progressiv­e School College

Chancellor Masilo Mohlahlana congratula­tes Mojalefa Mothabela for obtaining a distinctio­n in Mathematic­s.

 ?? PHOTOS: ENDY SENYATSI ?? Principal Trust Chimhundu with some of the accolades to be presented to
the top achievers.
Deputy Principal Abraham Mmethi and educator Rachel Phaho celebrate the Class of 2019 and its achievemen­ts.
Aspiring news reporter Mahlasedi Ledwaba can’t wait to start with her Media
Studies course.
Deputy Principal Abraham Mmethi, Executive Director Gladys Mohlahlana, College Chancellor Masilo Mohlahlana and Principal Trust Chim
hundu.
Maseala Progressiv­e High School 2019 matriculan­ts join College Chancellor Masilo Mohlahlana and Executive Director Gladys Mohlahlana in celebratin­g their IEB results.
PHOTOS: ENDY SENYATSI Principal Trust Chimhundu with some of the accolades to be presented to the top achievers. Deputy Principal Abraham Mmethi and educator Rachel Phaho celebrate the Class of 2019 and its achievemen­ts. Aspiring news reporter Mahlasedi Ledwaba can’t wait to start with her Media Studies course. Deputy Principal Abraham Mmethi, Executive Director Gladys Mohlahlana, College Chancellor Masilo Mohlahlana and Principal Trust Chim hundu. Maseala Progressiv­e High School 2019 matriculan­ts join College Chancellor Masilo Mohlahlana and Executive Director Gladys Mohlahlana in celebratin­g their IEB results.

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