{"id":169357,"date":"2018-01-03T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-01-03T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/169357\/assumption-convent-celebrates-another-successful-year\/"},"modified":"2018-01-03T15:53:16","modified_gmt":"2018-01-03T13:53:16","slug":"assumption-convent-celebrates-another-successful-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2018\/01\/03\/assumption-convent-celebrates-another-successful-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Assumption Convent celebrates another successful year"},"content":{"rendered":"

Independent Examinations Board (IEB) matrics across the country waited with baited breath for their results to be released at midnight on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

Germiston\u2019s Assumption Convent School celebrated another year with a 100 per cent pass rate, and 97 distinctions in total.<\/p>

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Forty-seven matric candidates sat for this year\u2019s gruelling year-end examinations, with 98 per cent of the learners achieving a university pass and two per cent receiving a diploma pass.<\/p>\n

The school\u2019s Aliah Abrahams not only achieved eight distinctions, for accounting, Afrikaans, English, geography, life orientation, life sciences, mathematics and physical science, but also placed in the top five percent of the IEB\u2019s outstanding achievement list.<\/p>

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\u201cWe\u2019re very proud of all our matrics; well done girls,\u201d said principal of Assumption Convent Neville Workman.<\/p>\n

The school\u2019s other top achievers included:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Jessica Gerber, who achieved eight distinctions, in accounting, Afrikaans, English, life orientation, life sciences, mathematics, advanced programme mathematics and physical science.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Brittany Dennison, who achieved seven distinctions, for accounting, Afrikaans, dramatic arts, English, life orientation, life sciences and mathematics.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Brodie Stevenson, who received six distinctions, for Afrikaans, English, history, life orientation, life sciences and mathematics.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Rafaella Toi, who earned six distinctions, for English, isiZulu, history, life orientation, life sciences and mathematics.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Debora da Fonseca achieved five distinctions, for Afrikaans, English, business studies, history and life orientation.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Shalom Gwanyuki received five distinctions, in computer applications technology, dramatic arts, life orientation, life sciences and mathematics.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Monica Alves achieved four distinctions, for business studies, history, life orientation and mathematics.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Vanessa Alves received four distinctions, for business studies, history, life orientation and mathematics.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Nicole Soundiades earned four distinctions, for Afrikaans, dramatic arts, life orientation and mathematics.<\/p>\n

\u201cCongratulations to all our 2017 matriculants on a fine set of results,\u201d said Workman proudly.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt has been a great privilege having you at our school, and our very best wishes go with you as you now embark on the next exciting stage in your studies and future careers.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe will follow your progress and achievements with great interest.\u201d<\/p>\n

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