Matrics of Bridge House School in Franschhoek achieved a 100% pass rate for the 22nd consecutive year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In total in 2018, 11 514 full-time candidates wrote the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) National Senior Certificate exams, achieving a 98,92% pass rate, with 90,65% students achieving Bachelor\u2019s degree passes. In all, 96% of Bridge House students achieved Bachelor\u2019s degree passes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The student with the top average at Bridge House, Christa-Mari de Lange, achieved a place on the IEB\u2019s Commendable Achievements list, with five subjects in the top 5% nationally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
She achieved eight distinctions and four of her results are in the top 1% of IEB results. She received 90% and over for accounting, Afrikaans, economics, mathematics, advanced programme mathematics and physical science. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apart from being exceptionally diligent academically, Christa-Mari played tennis and hockey for the school. In 2018, she completed the challenging requirements of The President\u2019s Award to reach the Gold Standard. The Gold Standard is the highest level of The President\u2019s Award (Duke of Edinburgh International Award for Young People). It requires commitment, perseverance and dedication to complete, and participants are voluntarily involved in various activities over a minimum period of 12 months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Gold Award Holder reflects a well-rounded individual who is equipped with skills, is physically active, socially responsible and with a spirit of adventure and the determination to overcome challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ana\u00efs Masson wrote nine subjects, including advanced programme mathematics and advanced programme English, achieving eight distinctions with her mark for English in the top 1% of IEB results nationally. She was the school\u2019s head girl, chairperson of Interact and, at the 2018 awards ceremony, was awarded two of the top awards, the Fellowship Award and the Founders\u2019 Shield. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Founders\u2019 Shield is awarded to the Grade 12 pupil who personifies the qualities of initiative, independence of spirit and self-motivation, coupled with the qualities of humanity and selflessness. Ana\u00efs also achieved full colours for music and was a member of the first netball team. Together with students from the schools in the Franschhoek valley, Ana\u00efs was actively involved in the Bhabhathane programme\u2019s Franschhoek Student Leaders Forum. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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