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The Class of 2021 matric learners gathered to collect their reports and celebrate fantastic results at Curro Aurora.
The school enjoyed a 99% pass rate and a 96% bachelor’s degree pass rate.
This at an average of 1.9 distinctions per candidate and in the IEB, the school had learners feature in the top 1% for Afrikaans (first additional language), English (home language) and life orientation.
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“Despite the challenges of Covid-19 and lockdown since they were in Grade 11, they excelled and produced amazing results,” said the school’s executive head JC Engelbrecht.
“We have seen a huge improvement in the distinction rate, which shows individual improvement. We celebrate top achievements but what is equally important are those who improved a C to a B average. I would like to congratulate the learners and their hard-working teachers who ensured they did their best under the circumstances.”
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He added that the excellent results in the IEB curriculum showed the quality of education at Curro Aurora was exceptional.
“Overall, I’m extremely proud. Special congratulations to the top achievers.”
Sabrina-Gabriel Freeman and Siphesihle Mahlangu each earned themselves seven distinctions while Alika Hillebrand and Erique Myburgh achieved six distinctions each.
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Sizenalo Bidla, Mia Giacopelli, Rebecca du-Pont, Eugene Cilliers, Sonali Moodliar and Megan Winterbach each earned five distinctions, while Bronwyn Wright achieved four.
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