A message from Tess,
Quite suddenly (it seems!) we have come to the end of another school year. I’m not sure if you have all received Hlumelo’s report but apart from English, Afrikaans and Life Orientation, (all satisfactory for Grade 11 and above 60%) his marks were somewhat underwhelming particularly in Maths (40%) and Life Science (48%).
I have spoken to Melo briefly about his report but at the start of the new school year in January we will sit down together and discuss more thoroughly the importance of consistent effort in matric and striving towards excellence in all subjects. He needs to pay particular attention not only to Maths and Life Science but also to Accounting and History in which there were significant declines in the fourth term. I know he found Grade 11 hard and struggled to balance sport and academics but he cannot allow that to happen in matric next year. Hopefully, he can continue with his Accounting tutor, Sara Shaboodien, in 2020 and I have been in touch with a new extra Maths teacher, Fiona Heany, who could take Gill Gull’s place as she has now retired.
But there is much to praise Melo for as well – his election as a prefect, his success in rugby, his ability to be a role model to his peers and his impeccable behaviour record at SACS. The staff speak highly of him for his positive outlook and his respect for himself and for others. I have no doubt that Melo will do well in matric not only in his leadership and sporting roles, but academically too as he has the ability and the will to succeed in matric.
Please see attached his letter to all of you with thanks and a recap of his year. I have so enjoyed working with him and it remains a privilege to be a part of this young man’s life. I will continue to do my best for him in his Matric year in 2020.
Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season and all the best for a wonderful 2020.