By Staff Reporter
Kingswood College are delighted to announce another set of terrific results with a 100% pass and 93% Bachelor Degree pass.
2024 Dux and Deputy Head Boy Jason Connan did not shrink from his potential when he clinched 8 A’s for Afrikaans FA, English HL, IT, LO, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Further Studies Mathematics.
This following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather who were also top achievers at Kingswood College, where they attended school. Jason’s father, James, was runner-up to Dux in his year (1991) while Jason’s grandfather, Ernest, was Dux at Kingswood in 1963. Jason started at Kingswood College in Pre-Primary with Deputy Head Girl Khanya Mbenyana who was also a top achiever in the IEB results, achieving 5 A’s.
Amongst the 70 matric pupils, we achieved 1 pupil (Jason Connan) with 8 A’s, 4 with 6 A’s (Emila Jacob, Olivia Connellan, Rosemary Colenso and TJ Cannon), 3 pupils with 5 A’s (Jasmine Witthuhn, Khanya Mbenyana, and Joshua Hufkie), 4 pupils with 4 A’s (Jessica Barnard, Gizelle Loy, Alessandra Wijtenburg, Gary Woods) and 8 pupils with 3 A’s.
Senior School Head in charge of Academics, Ms Tracy van Molendorff, had this to say: “Kingswood College is proud to announce the exceptional achievements of the Matric Class of 2024. These results reflect not only the dedication and resilience of the pupils but also the unwavering commitment of our teaching staff and the support of their parents. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our pupils, especially those who attained personal bests through hard work and perseverance.
“A special mention goes to our Dux Scholar, Jason Connan, who achieved an extraordinary 8 distinctions, embodying the spirit of excellence that Kingswood stands for. We also commend the many pupils who achieved 4, 5, and 6 distinctions, a testament to their consistent effort and determination. This year’s results are a celebration of individual and collective triumphs, showcasing what can be accomplished through collaboration and dedication. We are incredibly proud of the Class of 2024 and look forward to seeing them thrive in their future endeavours.”
Kingswood College Head, Leon Grové, reiterated; “We are exceptionally proud of the Class of 2024 and their academic achievements are a testament to their determination, sacrifice, and hard work. We wish them well as they embark on the next phase of their educational journey knowing that the virtues and values that have been instilled in them at Kingswood will be the foundation of success in whatever they choose to do going forward.”
