NSC matric results: Hard work pays off for Westville learners

WESTVILLE Boys’ High School’s (WBHS) Samir Rughbeer placed first in the district and fourth in the province with a 91% aggregate.

The school recorded a total number of 429 subject distinctions, which is an average of two distinctions per learner.

WBHS brand and communication manager, Lyndy Coombe, said, 35 learners achieved an 80% aggregate, 80 achieved a 70% aggregate and 159 achieved a 60% aggregate.

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“We are truly proud of all of our boys who worked so hard in a difficult year to achieve excellent results,” she said.

Two learners, Taio Peacock and Shrivar Singh, achieved eight distinctions each.

Yusuf Bassa, Ruhaan Chetty, Kival Maharaj, Daniel McKenzie, Dylan Nadler, Kwanele Ntshangase, Joshua Pienaar, Vidhur Ramcharan, Byronne Rolfe, Samir Rughbeer, Waseem Simjee, Muhammad Vawda and Nicholas Vorster achieved seven distinctions.

Joshua Aaron, Ross Dickinson, David Genders, Shravan Lucken, Yahshiv Moodley, David Pansegrouw, Siphesihle Sabela, Matthew Scott, Bryn Snyder and Mitchell Swart achieved six distinctions.

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Rughbeer said he was really happy with his results. “More importantly, I am extremely proud of all of my peers. Everyone faced challenges these past couple of years under the Covid-19 pandemic. I am incredibly impressed to see that my friends’ dedication and perseverance has paid off,” he said.

He said the most important mantra he held in his matric year was to always maintain balance in his life.

“I understood the importance of working hard when studying, but I didn’t underestimate the value of taking time to myself to relax and enjoy moments with my friends. It helped immensely with mental health and avoiding burnout, and also proved vital for allowing my motivation to stay consistent throughout the year,” he said.

Rughbeer will study mechanical engineering at the University of Cape Town this year. “It is a tough course, but I am ready for the challenge,” he said.

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