Redhill honours Class of 2019

Redhill School in Morningside celebrated the phenomenal record-breaking achievements of its 2019 matric class at a breakfast held on 9 January. The occasion allowed for learners and teachers to socialise and share some of their favourite schooling memories.

The matriculating class received its results on 7 January when the school proudly announced its achievement receiving a 100 per cent pass rate along with a 100 per cent bachelor pass, allowing every learner the opportunity to attend a university. “This confirms our position as one of the top-performing schools in South Africa,” said the school’s executive head, Joseph Gerassi.

The learners achieved a total of 362 distinctions, averaging at a record-breaking 3.8 distinctions per learner. “Between 2014 and 2019, Redhill increased its distinction rate by a staggering 58 per cent. This was made possible with the help of teamwork.”

The school’s top achiever, Angelique Abraham, received nine distinctions while the Redhill dux scholar title was awarded to Raihaan Bhyat who received a 94 per cent overall average and distinctions in all eight of his subjects. Raihaan also placed in the top 1 per cent for six of those subjects.

“These young men and women have been successful in all they have done, whether it was on the sports field, on the stage or in the classroom,” Gerassi said.

“[This is] a remarkable achievement which demonstrates the depth of academic strength with this year’s cohort. These results are indicative of their ethic and determination to succeed. I am extremely proud of all the students who made up the Class of 2019. I will remember them for their determination, commitment, passion and fun-loving attitude that will forever leave a mark on the school.”

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