Tears of joy and disappointment were just some of the emotions shown by East London matriculants who received their results yesterday.An overjoyed Keegan Bromley, 20, from Selborne College said he was ecstatic to have passed his matric with a tertiary entry level to study for a diploma in sports management at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
“I’m content with my achievement and am eagerly looking forward to tertiary,” he said.
Sikhona Tambulu, 20, from Funiwe Senior Secondary near King William’s Town said she was surprised to find a B and distinctions next to her name.
“I did not expect this, but I certainly want to make the most of it and study at a university where I can get a degree,” said Tambulu.
One of the top eight pupils at Hudson Park High School, Mahle Kabane, 18, who boasted six distinctions, said she was excited with her achievement.
“I am still in disbelief, but I know I worked really hard and I’m glad that it shows.”
Kabane will pursue a bachelor of commerce accounting degree at the University of Stellenbosch this year.
Bianca Tarboton, 18, from Clarendon High School, which recorded a 100% pass rate for its 23rd consecutive year, obtained seven distinctions.
“I can’t believe I also got a distinction for Afrikaans – I did not see that one coming,” she said.
“After so many sleepless nights, I’m glad I can finally be at ease and focus on getting my degree in chemical engineering at the University of Cape Town where I have been provisionally accepted.”
Another Clarendon pupil, Kara Ellis, 18, who received seven distinctions, said she had expected to do well.
Ellis said she was looking forward to going to the University of Stellenbosch where she would pursue a degree in politics, philosophy and economics.
But it wasn’t all smiles. A disappointed Sinovuyo Gxasheka, 19, from Ngwenyathi High School in Nxarhuni Village, said although she had failed, she would try again this year.
Abongile Tswele, 22, from Sakhikamva Senior Secondary in Nompumelelo township in Beacon Bay said he felt hurt when he discovered he had failed.
Tswele said he was undecided whether to register for supplementary exams for science and mathematics or repeat the whole year. — mbalit@dispatch.co.za
Big dreams as pupils celebrate
An overjoyed Keegan Bromley, 20, from Selborne College said he was ecstatic to have passed his matric with a tertiary entry level to study for a diploma in sports management at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University.
“I’m content with my achievement and am eagerly looking forward to tertiary,” he said.
Sikhona Tambulu, 20, from Funiwe Senior Secondary near King William’s Town said she was surprised to find a B and distinctions next to her name.
“I did not expect this, but I certainly want to make the most of it and study at a university where I can get a degree,” said Tambulu.
One of the top eight pupils at Hudson Park High School, Mahle Kabane, 18, who boasted six distinctions, said she was excited with her achievement.
“I am still in disbelief, but I know I worked really hard and I’m glad that it shows.”
Kabane will pursue a bachelor of commerce accounting degree at the University of Stellenbosch this year.
Bianca Tarboton, 18, from Clarendon High School, which recorded a 100% pass rate for its 23rd consecutive year, obtained seven distinctions.
“I can’t believe I also got a distinction for Afrikaans – I did not see that one coming,” she said.
“After so many sleepless nights, I’m glad I can finally be at ease and focus on getting my degree in chemical engineering at the University of Cape Town where I have been provisionally accepted.”
Another Clarendon pupil, Kara Ellis, 18, who received seven distinctions, said she had expected to do well.
Ellis said she was looking forward to going to the University of Stellenbosch where she would pursue a degree in politics, philosophy and economics.
But it wasn’t all smiles. A disappointed Sinovuyo Gxasheka, 19, from Ngwenyathi High School in Nxarhuni Village, said although she had failed, she would try again this year.
Abongile Tswele, 22, from Sakhikamva Senior Secondary in Nompumelelo township in Beacon Bay said he felt hurt when he discovered he had failed.
Tswele said he was undecided whether to register for supplementary exams for science and mathematics or repeat the whole year. — mbalit@dispatch.co.za
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