Maragon’s class of distinction

The nail-biting wait came to an end for Maragon matric pupils on 31 December when the Independent Examination Board released the 2013 matric results.

Most pupils received SMS notifications which stipulated whether they passed or failed.

“I couldn’t sleep last night, ” said pupil Tayla Moorley. “I was waiting for the SMS notification and now I’m glad that I can welcome the new year knowing that I’ve done well in my examinations.” Moorley earned distinctions in English, Afrikaans, mathematics, life orientation, life sciences and physical science.

She said her performance exceeded her expectations. “During my preliminary examinations I didn’t do too well. My results were in the 60s.” Moorley sacrificed a lot in studying for her exams. “I went for extra lessons, never went out with friends and cut down on the amount of time I spent watching TV, and I’m glad that all worked in my favour.”

Maragon produced 163 distinctions, with top achiever Liza McGeer making the top one percent in mathematics. The school obtained a 100 percent pass rate with an 85 percent exemption pass.

A parent, Prof. Geoff Lautenbach was very proud of his son Kyle’s results. “He received distinctions in four of the most important subjects, mathematics, science, information technology and English. That is an outstanding achievement,” he said.

Kyle has enrolled at the University of Johannesburg where he will study a BSc Computer Science and Informatics.

The school’s principal Deon Visser said the school applauded the class of 2013 for their remarkable performance. “The average number of distinctions achieved is 1.4 percent per[pupil,” he said. “Maragon private schools has indeed been blessed with a phenomenal group of pupils and their dedication to the school and their academics has resulted in the best matric results in the short history of the school. My staff and I are extremely proud of their efforts.”