IEB & NSC Matric results (2018)
IEB
Beaulieu College
Source credit: Courtesy of 'MyComLink' (Monday, 8th January 2018)
Felicitations to Richard Xiaorui Hung, who produced 7 distinctions and listed among the IEB Commendable Achievement (within the Top 5% in 5 subjects and a rating level of 7 in Life Orientation nationally) in the 2017 IEB final matric examinations.
He also qualified for the third and final round of the South African Mathematics Olympiad in 2015.
Another Beaulieu College alumni ...
Class of 2019: Selene Chiang (5 A's) here.
St John's College
Source credit: Courtesy of 'North Eastern Tribune' (Friday, 11th January 2019) newspaper p. 4/12
Nicholas Ching is congratulated for achieving 7 distinctions at an average of 86%.
“Above all, I'll remember St John's College for the friendships forged and the memories made. St John's gave me countless opportunities to learn, to grow and to flourish. The collection of moments that have made my school career are ones that I will never forget."
The Thomson house prefect played field hockey and basketball, engaged in public speaking and competitive programming, received the Information Technology (IT) subject prize and Fargher Innovation Thinking Award for developing a pathfinding app and placed 2nd in the national IT Showcase in 2018.
Article credit: Courtesy of ‘North Eastern Tribune’ (Friday, 11th January 2019) newspaper p. 1/12
Good luck studying Computational Finance and Financial Technology at the City University of Hong Kong!
More Johannians ...
Curro St Dominics Newcastle
Source credit: Courtesy of ‘The Newcastillian’ (Volume 11) magazine p. 28/60
Raise a toast for Head boy Matthew Wu, who obtained 7 distinctions, placed 2nd in academics, received his honours blazer, Carol Roderick Trophy for Accounting and Certificate of Merit for promoting blood donation. The Newcastle born and raise field hockey team captain also represented the Amajuba District squad,
"A saying that I heard a lot lately is "Leaders eat last'. This year I not only learnt about it but I have experienced it. I have learnt what it is like to put others before you and to dedicate and put yourself out there so others can benefit. Being a leader means making sacrifices even in times when no one is watching but being able to see others benefit from your actions is a good enough feeling to carry on."
Read more his work ethic and leadership skills in this 'Northern Natal News' (Monday, 2nd July 2018) newspaper article here. He also volunteered at Home Meah Foster Home, Hope in Christ and Newcastle SPCA.
Best wishes pursuing Computer Science studies at the University of Michigan!
Tally Luo did us proud attaining distinctions in 4 subjects and finishing inside the Top 1% nationally in Business Studies and Life Orientation. The Learners Representative Council treasurer was also awarded the IEMAS for Business Studies and Streetwire Trophy for History subject prizes during her matric year.
More Curro St Dominics Newcastle alumni ...
Class of 2017: Head girl Peggy Hsu (4 A's) and Paul Yeh (3 A's); and
Class of 2020: Cherry Cheung (5 A's).
Reddam House Bedfordview
Source credit: Courtesy of ‘Bedfordview & Edenvale News’ (Wednesday, 31st January 2019) newspaper p. 19/40
Round of applause for Devon Yeung, who attained 5 distinctions.
Lots of luck studying Computer Science and Mathematical Statistics and chairing the University of Cape Town Asian Students Association (UCT ASA) executive committee 2021!
Impressed by Ze Dong Zhang's distinctions in 4 subjects.
More Reddam House alumni ...
Class of 2017: Cher (XinYin) Chen (8 A's) Vivian Lu (8 A's) and Dana Low Ah Kee (5 A's); and
Class of 2020: Shiran Yu (7 A's) and ChengRan “Benji” Zhang (B aggregate).
Other IEB Schools
Promotional material credits: Courtesy of 'Alberton Record' (Wednesday, 23rd January 2019) newspaper p. 12/32; 'Roodepoort Northsider' (Friday, 18th January 2019) newspaper p.3/16 and 'Pretoria East Rekord' (Friday, 25th January 2019) newspaper p. 16/28.
Bravo Liam Lai from Curro Waterstone College, who earned distinctions in 6 subjects. Enjoy furthering your studies at Wits University! 3 distinctions by Eva Cheng from The King's School West Rand and Kelly-Anne Kong from Tyger Valley College are received with adulation.
"I'd like to thank the school. I am privileged to be a student at TKSWR and representing the school in hockey is my honour. Without the school I wouldn't be where I am right now, and for that I am grateful. I was able to learn new skills from other teams as well as advice from other referees. I am grateful for the sport that brought each and every one of us together. Despite the difference in age, we became more that teammates at the end of season."
In 2017, Eva qualified for the second round of the South African Mathematics Olympiad with a 75% result in the initial round and was part of the three-member team awarded second place for their poster, Titan, in the DST-NRF Centre of Excellence in Strong Materials Science Poster Competition winning R 10,000 for their school. Her artwork was also published in the Art Times magazine.
Many blessings at Wits University studying Mechanical Engineering!
"I really enjoy accounting and it is something that is enjoyable for me. I also like to read a lot, sketch, write and people tell me that law is a nice degree to do for me."
Kelly-Anne got full colours in academics, half colours for outreach and was the top learner in Computer Application Technology. Inspired by her father "because he really works hard to get us the best of everything (I have 2 younger siblings as well) and he does a lot for me as well. Even though he works really hard, he still tries to spend as much time with my family.", the hockey player's motto is "Just do it!".
Blow them away studying Accounting and Law degrees at the University of Pretoria to qualify as a commercial lawyer!
St Teresa's School
Source credit: Courtesy of 'Rosebank Killarney Gazette' (Thursday, 3rd January 2019) newspaper
Couldn't be happier for Amy Chen for realizing 4 distinctions.
More Rosies ...
Class of 2017: Deputy Head girl Yu-Fei Jia (7 A's);
Class of 2020: Anna Xinyuan Teng (8 A's).
Kingsmead College
Video credit: Courtesy of 'YouTube / Caxton Greater Joburg North' (Thursday, 3rd January 2019)
Chieh Chang was interviewed by the ‘Rosebank Killarney Gazette’ newspaper after collecting her results at her alma mater.
Hope you do well at the University of Pretoria pursuing Physiotherapy studies!
NSC
Parktown Boy's High School
Promotional material credit: Courtesy of 'Rosebank Killarney Gazette' (Friday, 25th January 2019) newspaper p. 13
Proud of Ireton Liu, who scored distinctions in 6 subjects during the 2018 NSC final matric examinations, including 96% for the Advanced Programme Mathematics IEB examination.
Article credit: Courtesy of ‘Randburg Sun’ (Friday, 10th August 2018) newspaper p. 9/20
During 2018, the school team captain was recognised as a top performer in the inaugural Wits Mathematics Competition and represented Gauteng at the South African Mathematics Foundation (SAMF) Team Competition. He also captained Gauteng to first place in the 2018 National Minquiz and was awarded a Certificate of Distinction (for a written test score between 60-79%).
Wishing you well studying Computer Science at Wits University!
Edenvale High School
Promotional material credit: Courtesy of ‘Bedfordview & Edenvale News’ (Wednesday, 30th January 2019) newspaper p. 19/40
Austin Lu is applauded for accomplishing 6 distinctions in English, Mathematics, Engineering and Graphic Design, Life Orientation, Life Sciences and Physical Science.
Well done to Pamela Lu, who gained distinctions in the following 4 subjects: Mathematics, Life Orientation, Life Sciences and Physical Science. She also raised funds for charities as a Catholic Chinese Welfare Association (CCWA) Debutante in 2017.
Everything of the best at the University of Pretoria in pursuit of Mechanical Engineering degrees!
Another Edenvale High School alumni ...
Meet security specialist Tyronne Mattner here.
Ferrum High School
Source credit: Courtesy of ‘The Newcastillian’ (Volume 11) magazine p. 30/60
Vicky Chen is commended for producing:
6 distinctions at a 91.14% aggregate;
Dux scholar / Top Grade 12 learner in academics;
5th place in the Amajuba District, KwaZulu-Natal; and
Chess team captain and Player of the Year.
Amazed by Samson Wu, who got distinctions in 4 subjects at an 81.14% average.
Watch Vicky, Samson, Anthony Chen (Vice-captain), Allen Chen, Eric Chen, Kevin Chen, Jonathan Au and Tyler Zhang proudly introduce themselves as 8 of the 10 members, representing their 2018 First Team Chess in a promotional video here.
Jeppe High School for Girls
Promotional material credit: Courtesy of ‘Bedfordview & Edenvale News’ (Wednesday, 31st January 2019) newspaper p. 22/40
Head girl Sherry Jiang is felicitated for obtaining 5 distinctions and winning the Mathematics subject prize.
The Ruth First Scholarship recipient followed in the footsteps of her cousins from Leicester Road Primary, received full academic colours, participated in public speaking, tennis, hockey as goal keeper and passed her Royal School of Music’s Grade 5 Piano examination.
Source credit: Courtesy of ‘Joburg East Express’ (Tuesday, 13th November 2018) newspaper p. 9/12
“I have faith in them” - a simple mantra which speaks of trust and being a team player.
Describing her leadership style as "lenient and casual", she paid tribute to her nascent team of councilors as sharing a common vision, being helpful and committed. Her peers awarded Sherry the Rotary Cup for exhibiting a willingness to shoulder responsibility, leadership and the desire to be an example to others in dress, speech and conduct, providing reasons why school rules are made and why they should be observed for good citizenship.
“Helping others fulfills me.”
Sherry’s orthopedic surgeon grandfather’s words “It’s far from the heart” reminds her not to sweat the small stuff. You’ll do great becoming a doctor by studying Medicine at the University of Cape Town!
Kudos also to Vice-Captain of Crassula House Shannie Wu, who achieved distinctions in 3 subjects.
Best of luck at Wits University pursuing Accounting Science studies to qualify as a chartered accountant!
Abbotts College
Article credit: Courtesy of ‘Comaro Chronicle’ (Wednesday, 23rd January 2019) newspaper p. 14/28
Caitlin Wong deserves special mention for attaining 2 distinctions at a 76.2% aggregate.
Despite the high school producing matriculants with several distinctions, the principal highlighted the achievements of their top part-time and most improved student (having improved her average by 22.8%!).
She also raised funds for charities as a Catholic Chinese Welfare Association (CCWA) Debutante in 2016.
Lots of luck studying BCom (Accounting) at the University of Johannesburg!
Greenside High School
Photo credit: Courtesy of 'Rosebank Killarney Gazette' (Friday, 4th January 2019) newspaper
Michael Chen was interviewed by the Caxton Greater Joburg North, after collecting his matric certificate. Click here to watch what he said.
Another Greenside High School alumni ...
Class of 2017: Nathan Hsu (6 A's).
