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Curro Hermanus celebrates excellent matric results A fter last year’s academic challenges, Curro Hermanus is proud to congratulate its Class of 2020 on a 100% matric pass rate, following the release of the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) exam results on 19 February. A total of 92% of Curro Hermanus learners qualified for university studies (Bachelor's Degree Pass). “Our learners’ 100% IEB pass rate is truly an extraordinary achievement taking into account the immense pressure they were under as a result of Covid-19,” says Andries Greyling, Curro Holdings CEO. “Our 2020 matrics have certainly outdone themselves.” The class average for Curro Hermanus’s 2020 matrics was an impressive 70.3% and the group averaged 2.1 distinctions per learner. Out of a class of 26, six learners achieved an A aggregate and eight learners a B aggregate. “We are extremely proud of our Class of 2020 for showing grit and perseverance during a tough year which has tested them in more ways than just academically,” comments Kobus Vermeulen, Executive Head of Curro Hermanus. “Despite a year full of challenges, quality learning continued and I am gobsmacked by these truly excellent results.” Vermeulen believes it was Curro Hermanus’s quick transition to a remote learning strategy during the initial lockdown that helped secure 2020’s academic success. “The last academic year posed great uncertainty, but none of the year’s challenges were greater than a full move towards the virtual classroom in your final school year. Our teach-
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ers and staff also need to be commended for the professional dedication shown towards our remote learning strategy. Without everyone’s commitment and our parents’ unwavering support, we simply would not have been able to achieve this level of academic success.” Curro Hermanus’s top matric student for 2020 is super star Jean Weight, with an astonishing total of 8 distinctions, including 100% for maths, 95% for AP maths and 96% for IT. “The 2020 school year was a very different experience than what we’d expected. It became apparent at the start of the pandemic that it would be a time to adapt and overcome many new obstacles,” says Jean.
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congratulates the world’s future leaders The Class of 2020 100% IEB pass rate | 92% bachelor’s degree (BD) pass rate 8% diploma pass rate | 100% tertiary exemption 70,3% class average | 6 learners with A aggregates 2,1 distinctions per candidate
“It took a lot of hard work from both the students and teachers but in the end it was all worth it. At the time we were writing our final exams the first wave had fortunately passed its peak and we had what most would consider a normal exam experience.” When asked if he has any advice for the current and future matrics, Jean says it is important to work hard but also to remember that it’s crucial to reward yourself with breaks and time to relax. “When studying for final exams it is very useful to include working through past papers in your study plan.” And when you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed? “Remember to breathe!” he says. Jean plans to study Computer Science this year. “My dream is to design AI systems for robots. It would be incredible to start a robotics company that delivers solutions to current global problems. I would like to make a positive impact on the world.”
Jean Weight
Luke Grindley-Ferris
Shanéa Smith
Shanelle Prins 4 distinctions
Melissa Jordaan 4 distinctions
Tiah Stannius 4 distinctions
Mia Winter
Anneleize Strauss
8 distinctions 100% for Mathematics
5 distinctions
Chevonne Botes 4 distinctions
Curro Hermanus’s top three matric students of 2020: Shanéa Smith, Jean Weight and Luke Grindley-Ferris with High School Head Pierre van der Westhuizen. PHOTO: Hedda Mittner
Lara Arrison 3 distinctions
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5 distinctions
3 distinctions
Amor Telling 3 distinctions
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