Pecanwood College top matric achievers

16/01/2025Schools

Pecanwood College boasts a 94% pass rate with five matrics achieving five distinctions.

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Avumile Mthembu says his five distinctions were “a complete shock”. “I did not expect it at all. I tried my best and I am extremely pleased with my marks. Even my parents were shocked. For me this is a dream come true,” Avumile said. Although he studied hard, he stil made time for cultural activities at the school. He will start his law studies at the University of Witwatersrand this year. “I am looking forward to my studies and the future.”

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Claudia Wendemuth did not expect her five distinctions at all. “I was only confident of two and this is a wonderful surprise. I am very excited.” Although she studied hard during her matric year, she was also passionate about sport and played netball for the first team. Claudia is looking forward to her studies at Stellenbosch University where she will pursue a degree in Animal Science. “I love animals and that will be my career.”

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Daniella Stöger can still not believe her five distinctions. “I really expected a lot worse. I didn’t want to have too high expectations. And this is a wonderful surprise. I could not be more happy,” she says. “I concentrated only on my studies during my matric year and did not take part in sport or other activities.” Daniella will start her law studies at the University of Pretoria this year.

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Daniel Eykelhof was not suprised by his five distinctions. “I expected it. I worked really hard throughout my matric year and this was my goal. I am very happy with the results.” Daniel is an avid golfer and despite studying very hard, he made time for this passion in his life. He will be studying architecture at the University of Pretoria this year.