My Journey
As a matriculant at Hout Bay High School, I achieved four A’s, one B,
and two C’s for my final matric results, despite facing difficult
personal circumstances. My hard work and determination paid off as I
scored high marks in my finals. I was honored at a provincial
education department awards ceremony for excelling under these
challenging conditions. On Tuesday, February 28 2023, I received an
award from the Western Cape Education Department’s Metro Central
Education District for my achievements. Throughout my high school
years, I actively participated in many school programs and clubs,
which further enriched my educational journey.
"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the
world." - Nelson Mandela
Overcoming Challenges
As the mother of an 18-month-old son (at the time), my matric year was far from
easy. The challenge of balancing school and motherhood left me
constantly busy and with little time to study. My family circumstances
added to the difficulty, with my father living in a different country
and my mother working hard to support us. Living with extended family
in a cramped, one-room space made finding a quiet place to study
nearly impossible. Often, when I tried to focus on my books, my son
would become restless. This meant I had to wait until late at night,
when he was asleep, to get any studying done. Despite these tough
times, I am deeply grateful for the support of my school principal,
who provided a quiet and safe study space for matriculants.
