Record results for SAHETI School

SAHETI School’s Class of 2021 achieved the best results in the school’s 49-year history.

Apart from a 100% pass rate, they achieved 340 distinctions, 4.5 distinctions per candidate and a 99% Bachelor Degree pass (university entrance). Full house distinction passes (distinctions in every subject they wrote in eight, nine and 10 subjects) were achieved by 14 pupils. No less than eight students were named outstanding/commendable achievers by the IEB.

Hoërskool Die Fakkel scores 88.9% pass rate

Hoërskool Die Fakkel slightly declined with the previous year’s pass rate, attaining 88.9% pass rate for the class of 2021.

The 2020 matric class of Hoërskool Die Fakkel obtained a 91.8% pass rate slightly higher than the 88.9% pass rate attained by the class of 2021.

Jabulani Radebe, principal at the school, said he was very happy with the school’s results given the challenges that they faced as a school.

“We had a lot of internal challenges in the school, however, I’m quite happy with the quality of our results. For the first time in the history of the school, our physical sciences group achieved a 100% pass,” he said.

In total, Hoërskool Die Fakkel recorded at least 40 distinctions and 104 bachelor passes.

The school’s top learner was Caelin Block who diligently achieved six distinctions.

Diversity High’s golden boy

The school’s principal asks for unity and working together.

 

Lwando Msibi, a matriculant from Diversity High School, obtained six distinctions and the school’s pass rate increased to 68.9% from 57.59%.

Extra classes, cross-nights and the help of the teachers, especially the deputy principal, Jane Nekhavhambe, attributed to the fantastic exit in high school for Lwando.

“I would do extra lessons after school from 14:00 to 17:00 with the help of my deputy principal. Also at home, I would sleep odd hours, as I would wake up at any given time at night and study. Thank you again to all my teachers and our new principal for making us the best learners. Their work will not go unnoticed,” he said.

He got distinctions in mathematics (88%), physical sciences (84%), life science (89%), isiZulu first additional language (96%), life orientation (94%) and accounting (89%).

He wanted to further his studies in accounting at the University of Witwatersrand; however, he has since changed his mind.

“I have since registered for a Bachelor of Health Science degree as I want to pursue medicine now,” noted Lwando.

New broom at the school

The newfound success at Diversity High can be credited to the new man at the helm, principal Tsekiso Motlengoa.

He started in September and said with the challenges the school had, they needed a new structural system to take the school to new heights.

“With the executive board of the school, we worked hard for these improved results. I was asked by the district to better the result of the school. That is why we had classes after school and put extra hours into our work.

“We had to cross-night at school with the help of security and CPF. It was a necessary step forward.

“The department’s school improvement plan (SIP) helped us. As a result, we have Lwando who bagged six distinctions. We targeted those learners who were doing well and made sure they excelled in their studies.

“We congratulate all the hard workers and promise to better again. Thank you again to my two deputies, Jane Nekhavhambe and Elize Bester, who also helped a lot in achieving this feat,” he said.

Be involved in the school

Motlengoa urged the parents to be involved in their children’s schoolwork for the school to work.

“We want to take this school from yesteryear to the top. We want to see more learners pass, as that will have a positive impact on our economy. Remember, if they pass well, they will get bursaries and ease the burden on their parents. So support from the community is vital. This thing of ‘us and them’ must come to a stop; we are a team here.

“Whatever problems might arise in the year, let us talk. That’s my humble request. I know there are several challenges like discipline and funds. Let’s work together and we will be a stronger and a great nation,” explained Motlengoa.