Matriculants and teachers from Roedean are celebrating their 100 per cent pass rate for the class of 2017 with an incredible 309 distinctions.
The 84 matriculants all obtained a bachelors pass, which allows for university entrance, and twelve of the girls were ranked in the top one per cent of the Independent Examination Board (IEB).
Roedean headmaster Murray Thomas told the Rosebank Killarney Gazette that he was incredibly happy with the results achieved.
“It’s a day of huge celebration for the girls and the staff. What’s interesting about this particular group is that on a journey of 12 years I think they peaked at the right time.”
Thomas added that Roedean strives to help mould confident, competent and independent women. “Roedean women are strong and delightful and can stand their own in any space, we feel, so it’s been a fantastic year.”
Sara Steedley, who achieved three distinctions said she was pleasantly surprised with her results. Sara, who will be studying in the United States will study either public health or gender studies.
“Roedean has been really great, I have absolutely no regrets about coming here, I’ve been to several schools and this has been the best education by far,” said Sara.
Another top achiever from Roedean, Sinead Reddy, who achieved five distinctions said she was happy with the majority of her results. Sinead, who prepared for her exams by joining a study group with matrics from various other schools, said the preparation had been hectic but it was the best possible way to study for exams.
Sinead also hopes to study in the United States, however, she might study politics, philosophy and economics at the University of Witwatersrand.
These matriculants achieved the following results:
Nine distinctions
Anya Fries
Sarah Martinson
Eight distinctions
Zoë Coleman
Jacqueline Duvenage
Amy Moses
Stella Newell
Gemma Sutherland
Seven distinctions
Yashna Bhutt
Gabriella Heurlin
Sarah Jackson
Aaliya Suliman
Six distinctions
Sylvia Dixon
Ella Feldner-Busztin
Hannah Freed
Claire Gafner
Rachel Ince
Nina Jacobson
Radiyya Mahomed
Karabo Mogashoa
Thandokuhle Msimanga
Chiara Mzizi
Layla Omar
Tiffany Sonola
Five distinctions
Abigail Avidon
Lucie Brooks-Francis
Christin Chalwin-Milton
Althea Janse van Rensburg
Ditebogo Mandita
Jessica Martin
Dhiya Matai
Lumengo Mngomezulu
Releabetswe Monamodi
Refilwe Mookodi
Nadine Netshidzivhani
Prital Ranchod
Arooba Rashid
Sinead Reddy
Jessica Smith
Four distinctions
Dimpho Masemola
Masego Moloto
Eemaan Nassiep
Bethany Steven
Naqiyah Valli
Emily Wharton-Hood
Three distinctions
Inéz Adams
Jessica Edge
Sania Farooq
Sandra Ndlovu
Paloma Pitsillides
Sara Steedley
Georgia Theron
Gizela van Wyk
Two distinctions
Emma Barrow
Emily Gewer-White
Alexandra Lawrence
Skye Mc Mahon
Onthatile More
Olivia Morrison
Nqobile Nyabonda
Joalane Setipa
One distinction
Adrianne Brown
Sinikiwe Chirwa
Kirsten Leedham
Layla Li
Amogelega Mutloane
Dhrutika Patel
Kirsten Reeves
Ashley Saayman
Banthati Sekwala
Prajna Sentoo
Amanda Vermeulen
Georgia Wakefield
