Learners shine despite pandemic
MARISELLE STOFBERG
WINDHOEK
Yesterday, the top grade 12 Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) performers for 2020/2021 were announced for both higher and ordinary level.
St Boniface College once again dominated the ordinary level exams, with learners from Windhoek High School, Windhoek Gymnasium and St Paul’s College making the higher level top 10.
In the higher level exams, Sophia Trede of St Paul’s College proved that consistent hard work throughout the year pays off, earning her the number one spot in the country.
Trede hopes to pursue a medical career and one day open a non-profit organiSation for families who are unable to finance medical treatments for their children.
“I believe that if one has the capabilities, you should give back to the community. My heart goes out to children in poverty-stricken circumstances and I would not only like to give them a future as healthy human beings, but also be able to encourage education in such communities,” she said.
Michael Awe of St Boniface College, second in the country in higher level, prepared for the national exams by consistently studying on his own and following up with his teachers on concepts he didn’t understand.
“I plan on studying electrical and computer engineering at the University of Cape Town,” he said.
Third in higher level is Mercy Apata of Windhoek High School, who values good support systems and hard work.
“I always put God first, surround myself with people who support and believe in me and I sacrifice what I want to do for what’s necessary. I hope to study medicine one day,” she said.
Rounding out the higher level top 10 are Windhoek Gymnasium’s Lorene Brand, Fortune Lutombi from St Boniface College, Christo Swanepoel of Windhoek Gymnasium, Tyler Hancox from St Paul’s College, Eino Mpinge of St Boniface College, Tabitha von Ludwiger from Windhoek Gymnasium and Windhoek High School’s Joane van Rooyen.
Ordinary level results
Gideonna Awases of St Boniface College is the country’s top ordinary level performer. She said she believes that her success was a result of hard work, determination and her ability to adapt and thrive in a new learning environment.
“E-learning offered me a unique learning environment where I was able to advance my knowledge any time, anywhere, which offered me more flexibility and consistency.”
Awases hopes to pursue a degree in engineering at the Namibia University of Science and Technology.
“I am grateful for my parents and the rest of my family who were my motivation. These people didn't see me much of me through this journey, yet they provided endless support. They also made so many sacrifices and invested a lot of money in my education, so this is the least I could do to repay them,” she said.
“Covid-19 showed us that it’s not about time, it’s about priority. By prioritising God and my studies, I was able to achieve second place in the country. Consistency is key, go a step further every day,” said Jakob Marengo Secondary School learner Fransisco Simon.
He hopes to pursue a bachelor of engineering degree, specialising in electronics and telecommunications.
Also from St Boniface College, Jona Ashiyana, who placed third, hopes to enrol at the University of Namibia to pursue a career in chartered accountancy. “Time management was the most important factor in my success and I always lived by the quote that a bend in the road is not the end of the road - unless you fail to make the curve,” he said.
Sihope Luther, France Lugambo, Matheus Kalihonda, Innocentia Nekamba, Kamari George, Anthea Muhapili and Tuwilika Kaukungwa complete the top 10, all hailing from St Boniface College in the Kavango East Region.
WINDHOEK
Yesterday, the top grade 12 Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) performers for 2020/2021 were announced for both higher and ordinary level.
St Boniface College once again dominated the ordinary level exams, with learners from Windhoek High School, Windhoek Gymnasium and St Paul’s College making the higher level top 10.
In the higher level exams, Sophia Trede of St Paul’s College proved that consistent hard work throughout the year pays off, earning her the number one spot in the country.
Trede hopes to pursue a medical career and one day open a non-profit organiSation for families who are unable to finance medical treatments for their children.
“I believe that if one has the capabilities, you should give back to the community. My heart goes out to children in poverty-stricken circumstances and I would not only like to give them a future as healthy human beings, but also be able to encourage education in such communities,” she said.
Michael Awe of St Boniface College, second in the country in higher level, prepared for the national exams by consistently studying on his own and following up with his teachers on concepts he didn’t understand.
“I plan on studying electrical and computer engineering at the University of Cape Town,” he said.
Third in higher level is Mercy Apata of Windhoek High School, who values good support systems and hard work.
“I always put God first, surround myself with people who support and believe in me and I sacrifice what I want to do for what’s necessary. I hope to study medicine one day,” she said.
Rounding out the higher level top 10 are Windhoek Gymnasium’s Lorene Brand, Fortune Lutombi from St Boniface College, Christo Swanepoel of Windhoek Gymnasium, Tyler Hancox from St Paul’s College, Eino Mpinge of St Boniface College, Tabitha von Ludwiger from Windhoek Gymnasium and Windhoek High School’s Joane van Rooyen.
Ordinary level results
Gideonna Awases of St Boniface College is the country’s top ordinary level performer. She said she believes that her success was a result of hard work, determination and her ability to adapt and thrive in a new learning environment.
“E-learning offered me a unique learning environment where I was able to advance my knowledge any time, anywhere, which offered me more flexibility and consistency.”
Awases hopes to pursue a degree in engineering at the Namibia University of Science and Technology.
“I am grateful for my parents and the rest of my family who were my motivation. These people didn't see me much of me through this journey, yet they provided endless support. They also made so many sacrifices and invested a lot of money in my education, so this is the least I could do to repay them,” she said.
“Covid-19 showed us that it’s not about time, it’s about priority. By prioritising God and my studies, I was able to achieve second place in the country. Consistency is key, go a step further every day,” said Jakob Marengo Secondary School learner Fransisco Simon.
He hopes to pursue a bachelor of engineering degree, specialising in electronics and telecommunications.
Also from St Boniface College, Jona Ashiyana, who placed third, hopes to enrol at the University of Namibia to pursue a career in chartered accountancy. “Time management was the most important factor in my success and I always lived by the quote that a bend in the road is not the end of the road - unless you fail to make the curve,” he said.
Sihope Luther, France Lugambo, Matheus Kalihonda, Innocentia Nekamba, Kamari George, Anthea Muhapili and Tuwilika Kaukungwa complete the top 10, all hailing from St Boniface College in the Kavango East Region.
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