In addition to the Dux trophy Janet also took home trophies for algebra, geometry and chemistry.<\/p>\n She was introduced to Reunet College through Child Welfare.<\/p> \u201cWe found out that Janet was doing well at school, but there were limited resources to help her go further,\u201d explained director of Germiston Child Welfare Barbara Bouwer.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen I met Janet I had the college in the back of my mind and thought this would be a good combination, so we assisted in her admission to the college.\u201d<\/p>\n Janet\u2019s admission to the college included a series of tests, as well as one-on-one interviews.<\/p>\n \u201cI think only 80 students are selected to take part in the college\u2019s IEB programme,\u201d said Barbara.<\/p>\n Janet has loved her time at Reunet, though in the beginning she believed it would hold her back.<\/p>\n \u201cI have learnt not just maths and science, but important life skills and computer skills,\u201d said Janet.<\/p>\n \u201cThey have prepared us for varsity; they really teach you about life, to look after yourself and focus yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n Janet has applied to attend medical school next year, but this is not her only option, with a number of the college\u2019s partnering companies offering her scholarships.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are holding thumbs for medical school and the companies are holding thumbs that she\u2019ll accept their offers,\u201d Barbara joked.<\/p>\n Janet decided that she wanted to go into medicine because she loves helping people.<\/p>\n \u201cThe feeling of helping and changing people\u2019s lives gives me great joy and I would love to feel that every day,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are so proud of her and are so happy we were involved,\u201d Barbara said.<\/p>\n Janet shows that hard work pays off and that you can rise above any situation.<\/p>\n Other article you may be interested in:<\/strong><\/p>\n Germiston Child Welfare grateful for revamped toilets<\/a><\/p>\n Germiston Child Welfare\u2019s beautiful garden<\/a><\/p>\n Child Welfare\u2019s training room gets a revamp<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"Janet](\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2015\/11\/20151022_133241_05784.jpg\")
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