Deligentia Ditat
"Hard Work Enriches"
Once again, we are excited to announce that OWLAG has achieved a 100% Pass and a 100% Bachelor’s Degree Pass rate. The Class of 2023, the O’Yazeed, will remember their Grade 12 year as one of challenge and triumph. The challenge was coping with the unknowns of a new world post COVID-19 and managing its subsequent effects on learning. Even as we speak about COVID, the world, and most definitely the country, has not fully understood and internalised the impact of COVID on learning, teaching and relationships in the current and coming generations. This cohort, in particular, stayed at OWLAG for one year (Grade 8) and the country went into lockdown the following year (2020). This means that part of their foundational knowledge and learning was interrupted, before they returned to campus full-time in Grade 11.
Their triumph was thus overcoming learning loss, re-learning how to reconnect and relate, and continuing to maintain high academic performance. Their success is a triumph, not just for them, but for their families who supported them throughout their journey. Their triumph is also for the OWLAG staff members who gave their all to ensure their success. At this point, I wish to salute all of the OWLAG Staff, in all of their different spaces (academics, wellness, cleaners, facilities, admin, library, security, kitchen, res moms, social workers, all of them), for walking the journey with the Class of 2023. Sometimes, it meant crawling, sometimes it meant sprinting, but stopping was never an option as they continued to support the girls.They displayed an energy, commitment and persistence to rise above the challenges they themselves faced. Siyabonga.
To the O’Yazeed, enjoy the fruits of your labour. You worked hard and fought hard for your success. Congratulations and Keep Moving. Do Not Stop. This is just the beginning of an amazing future that awaits you. Enjoy the journey.
The Story of O’Yazeed
n 2023, Sixty-One (61) OWLAG students wrote the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) National Senior Certificate examinations and achieved 129 distinctions in total. They also achieved 180 B symbols, which are in the 70% range.
CONGRATULATIONS : 7 DISTINCTIONS
“Big Congratulations go out to the Top learner in the Grade who achieved Seven (7) Distinctions and an overall A average.”
Dramatic Arts
English Home Language
Geography
IsiZulu First Additional Language
Life Orientation
Life Sciences
Mathematical Literacy
CONGRATULATIONS : 6 DISTINCTIONS
“A special mention goes out to Akhona Mayaba, who achieved Six (6) Distinctions and an overall A average. She also studied an eighth subject, Further Studies in English and achieved meritorious proficiency, a B grade in this subject. We are also extremely proud of our learner who achieved in the top 1% in the country in IsiZulu First Additional Language.
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Business Studies
Dramatic Arts
English Home Language
History
IsiZulu First Additional Language
Life Orientation
CONGRATULATIONS : 5 DISTINCTIONS
“A special mention also goes out to Jodelia Galige and Thakgalo Somo who achieved Five (5)
Distinctions and an overall A average.
Jodelia Galige achieved her 5 distinctions in the following subjects:”
Accounting
Business Studies
IsiZulu First Additional Language
Life Orientation
Mathematics
CONGRATULATIONS : 5 DISTINCTIONS
“A special mention also goes out to Thakgalo Somo who achieved Five (5) Distinctions and an overall A average .We are also extremely proud of our learner who achieved in the top 1% in the country in History subject. Thakgalo Somo achieved her 5 distinctions in the following subjects:”
Business Studies
Dramatic Arts
English Home Language
History
Life Orientation
CONGRATULATIONS : 4 DISTINCTIONS
“We salute the following students, who achieved outstanding results:”
1.Nonhlanhla Mashinini
2.Masilakhe Sokutu
3.Viwe Marongo
4.Imbasa Qwabe
5.Chunene Matlala
5.Nomahlubi Mphuthi
6.Gugu Ncubuka
CONGRATULATIONS : 3 DISTINCTIONS
7.Kagiso Mtshali
8.Ngamkele Mngomezulu
9.Zanele Mokoena
10.Katlego Masombuko
11.Malebo Mathabatha
12.Palesa Mofokeng
13.Fezeka Nxumalo
14.Boipelo Moeng
15.Ompulusa Tshikalange
16.Boitumelo Ntsoale
A. Overall OWLAG Statistics
Sixty-One (61) Candidates wrote all their subjects and all of them (100%) achieved entry to a
degree study.
Sixty-One (61) students wrote 427 examination papers (excluding Further Studies in English)
among them and achieved the following outstanding results:
a. One hundred and twenty-nine (129) “Outstanding Achievements/ Distinctions” (80 -100%). This means that in 30% of all examinations written, students achieved at least 80% (Level 7 achievements).
b. One hundred and eighty (180) “Meritorious Achievements” (70 – 79%) i.e. this means that in 42% of all examinations written, students achieved at least 70% (Level 6 achievements). In 72% of all subjects, students achieved at least Level 6 achievements. Fifty-five (55) “Substantial Achievements” (Level 5/60 – 69%) i.e. 13% of subjects resulted in Level 5 achievements.
c. Three hundred and twenty-two (322), i.e. (85%) of all the examination papers written produced results above 60%.
d. Fifty-six (56) out of Sixty-one (61) students achieved a distinction in one (1) or more subjects.
The Story of Languages
In line with our focus on languages and the O’Yazeed’s continued pride in their African heritage:
★ 100% of Sesotho students achieved an average of 70% and above and 47% achieved above 80%;
★ 96% of IsiZulu students achieved an average of 70% and above and 85% achieved above 80%;
★ 94% of Afrikaans students achieved an average of 70% and above and 59% achieved above 80%;
★ 93% of English students achieved an average of 70% and above and 20% achieved above 80%;
★ Seven candidates wrote Further Studies in English. Two achieved 70% and above and the other five students achieved above 60%.
The Numbers of Mathematics, the Sciences and Commerce subjects
In 2023:
★ 95% of Mathematical Literacy students achieved averages of 70% and above and 48% achieved 80% and above;
★ 78% of Mathematics students achieved averages of 50% and above and 5% achieved above 80%;
★ 39% of Physical Sciences students achieved averages of 50% and above;
★ 65% of Life Sciences students achieved averages of 70% and above;
★ 50% of Accountancy students achieved averages of 60% and above;
★ 82% of Business Studies students achieved averages of 70% and above;
★ 55% of Information Technology students achieved averages of 70% and above;
★ 57% of Computer Application Technology students achieved averages of 60% and above.
The Picture of the Arts and Humanities Subjects
★ 88% of students achieved 70% and above for Visual Arts;
★ 91% of students achieved 70% and above for Dramatic; Arts and 45% achieved 80% and above;
★ 80% of students achieved 70% and above for History;
★ 86% of the students who studied Geography achieved 60% and above.
Details of the OWLAG Outstanding Achievements are as follows:
a. Twelve (12) out of Sixteen (16) subjects (excluding Life Orientation) achieved averages above the national IEB average.
b. One (1) subject achieved an average of 80% or above.
c. Eleven (11) subjects achieved an average of 70% or above.
d. Fourteen (14) subjects achieved an average of 60% or above.
We are also extremely proud of the performance of our learners in the subjects listed below as they exceeded the overall national averages substantially:
a. Afrikaans First Additional Language exceeded the national average by 16.22%;
b. IsiZulu First Additional Language exceeded the national average by 12.24%;
c. Sesotho First Additional Language exceeded the national average by 11.93%;
d. Business Studies exceeded the national average by 9.13%;
e. Mathematical Literacy exceeded the national average by 8.39%;
f. History exceeded the national average by 6.13%;
g. English Home Language exceeded the national average by 5.72%;
h. Geography exceeded the national average by 5.45%;
i. Visual Arts exceeded the national average by 5.06%;
j. Computer Applications Technology exceeded the national average by 4.76%;
k. Life Orientation exceeded the national average by 3.96%;
l. Life Sciences exceeded the national average by 2.77%;
m. Dramatic Arts exceeded the national average by 1.38%;
In 2023, Sixty-One (61) OWLAG students wrote the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) National Senior Certificate examinations and achieved 129 distinctions in total.
Conclusion
Every one of our 61 students achieved entry to a degree course. Despite the fact that for yearsOWLAG has celebrated similar achievements, it is not one we take for granted – ever. We have come to realise that there is an undeniable truth underpinning the success of children – when
children know that they stand a chance, they begin thinking beyond their circumstances. Our founder’s goal was, and still is, for the school to help the girls reach their full potential and become leaders with integrity. It is heartening to see that we are still able to achieve our
dreams. We are particularly proud of the O’Yazeed, who have managed to excel despite the challenges posed by COVID and two years of online learning. These outstanding results are a true testament to the values of an OWLAG girl: purpose-driven, successful, resilient and selfleading
