Flying colours for Protec matrics

Protec Tongaat has once again achieved a 100% matric pass rate, with 97% of pupils qualifying for Bachelor’s degree enrollment.

The 34 pupils obtained a total of 96 subject distinctions, including six distinctions in mathematics, seven in physical science and nine in English.

Top achiever, Nontobeko Ngcobo of Bhamshela in Upper Tongaat, walked away with six distinctions.

The Qalakahle Secondary School matriculant was also among iLembe district’s top five achievers.

Earning five distinctions were Nokuphiwe Dlodlo, Amahle Gwamande, Njabulo Mazibuko, Snelizwi Mbambo and Amahle Ntanzi.

Ngcobo said without Protec’s help, she would not have done so well.

“I want to be a medical doctor, but when I got here my marks were not impressive. I was told I needed to work twice as hard to achieve my goal.

“Protec provided excellent guidance and motivation throughout my journey. I will always be grateful for the support I received here,” said the 17-year-old Ngcobo.

She said that she and her classmates worked as a team and their teachers provided structure and support.

“My parents did not know about Protec. I was brought in by a Grade 9 teacher who said she saw I had potential.”

She encouraged pupils doing matric this year to be strict with time management.

“Spend most of your time studying, but allow enough time to sleep and rest. That’s very important.”

Protec is a career enrichment programme promoting mathematics, science, English and technological literacy for pupils in grades 10, 11 and 12.

Protec Tongaat manager Marion Takis said through a variety of academic and life skill enhancement courses held on Saturdays and school holidays, they prepare pupils from previously disadvantaged communities for successful integration into the workplace in general and science, health and engineering fields in particular.

“Given the many challenges this class faced over the last two-and-a-half years during the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2021 July riots and last year’s floods, we are exceptionally proud of these outstanding results.

“Although the matric year is often seen in isolation because of the results, it is a community of tutors, teachers and parents who work together to get pupils to this point, and we gratefully acknowledge all those who supported, encouraged and inspired the pupils to work consistently and to aim high,” said Takis.

As a non-profit organisation, she also thanked Protec’s sponsors for ensuring ongoing success.

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