Congratulations to the Cannons Creek Matric Class of 2022 for a phenomenal set of results – 100% pass rate for the 20th consecutive year, and 100% Bachelor’s Pass (for the fourth consecutive year).
High School Principal Mr Angus Morton said, “We are delighted with the outstanding results achieved by the Class of 2022, and they are to be commended on their huge effort. These results are especially impressive, given the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic over the past three years. The staff and pupils worked hard to achieve this success. These results are reflective of the partnership between the school, the parents, and the pupils. Grade 12 results come at the end of a long educational journey, and tribute must be paid to all who have instilled a love for learning in the pupils.”
In an address to the Matrics and their parents, Mr Morton highlighted the importance of each individual pupil reaching their full potential. He encouraged the Class of 2023 to follow the superb example set by the Class of 2022 and to aim at achieving their best possible results at the end of the year.
The class of 19 pupils achieved a total of 51 As, with an average of 2,7 distinctions per candidate. The overall class average was 73,3%. Subjects which achieved ‘A’ averages were Design (92%), IT (88,5%), Music (86%), Dramatic Arts (83%), Tourism (81.3%), and Life Orientation (80,1%). Five pupils achieved an ‘A’ average overall. Some of the school’s top achievers were Hannah Lewis (7 distinctions – English, Afrikaans, Mathematical Literacy, Life Orientation, Design, Dramatic Arts, and Life Sciences; Ebrahiem Slamang (7 distinctions – English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Computer Applications Technology, Geography, and IT); Israa Gamiet (5 distinctions – Afrikaans, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Accounting, and Computer Applications Technology).A special congratulations to Dux Scholar winner, Hannah Lewis, for achieving a full-house of distinctions, scoring an average of 89,7%. The 2023 plans are diverse for this group with Isabella Ludlam studying a Yacht Master’s course, Tristan Johnson studying a Nature Conservation Course at CPUT, Kim Albertus being accepted into Park University (Missouri, USA) with an academic and golf scholarship, and Ebrahiem Slamang studying Electrical Engineering.
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Some advice from the Matrics of 2022, to the upcoming Class of 2023:
- Ebrahiem Samang (7 distinctions): “Work hard. Ask your teachers and parents for advice, listen to them. Most of all, enjoy the time that you have.”
- Israa Gamiet (5 distinctions): “Definitely practice past papers.”
- Joy Folly (3 distinctions): “Pay attention in class, especially in Afrikaans.”
- Liam Ogilvie (4 distinctions): “Do all assignments at least two days before the time. Manage your time very well. Stay motivated – watch those motivational videos for a boost. Have fun.”
