Notable Nine Distinctions
Adib told the Laudium Sun, “I plan to study medicine at either UCT or Wits, InshaAllah.”
He added, “Seek help through Allah and be patient (2:45),” a verse that I’ll be ever grateful for. I want to place the highest decree of my gratitude to our Creator Allah (SWT) for it was His exalted Self that allowed me to accomplish this achievement. I’ll be forever indebted to every single teacher and student who has aided me mentally and academically through all my years. I want to give a special thanks to my parents & my sister for always believing in me and most importantly, I wish to thank myself, for everything. Good luck to the class of 2023.”
Sabeha told the Laudium Sun, “I plan on studying Computer Engineering at Tuks.”
Sabeha added, “I wish to firstly thank my Creator Allah (SWT), without whom I could not have achieved anything. I also want to thank my family, teachers and friends for all the support they have given me throughout my schooling career. I wish all the best to my fellow learners of the class of 2022 and may you succeed in whichever career you decide to choose. To the class of 2023, remember nothing is impossible and reach for the stars.”
Exceptional Eight Distinctions
“I would firstly like to thank Allah for allowing me to achieve what I did, as well as my parents, teachers and classmates for their support throughout my schooling career. I am currently studying an Aalimah course and I plan to pursue a career in teaching in the future InshaAllah.”
“I am looking at the Medical and Biomedical Engineering fields and I want to thank all those who supported and encouraged me during my Matric year, may Allah (SWT) reward them.”
“I intend on studying Medicine, InshaAllah. Thank you to my family and teachers for all the love and support.”
“I would like to thank Allah (SWT), both my parents and my elder sister. I intend to study Engineering InshaAllah.”
Sensational Seven Distinctions
“Alhamdulillah, I’m really pleased with my results which would not have been possible without the mercy of my Creator, Allah (SWT), my family’s unconditional love and support and the guidance of my teachers. InshaAllah I intend to pursue medicine at the University of Pretoria.”
“I attribute my success to my teachers and my school Abbotts College Centurion, as well as my tutors who provided me additional support and exam preparation. To my fellow students, my success is replicable. Past papers are the most effective study technique I used. To be honest, I barely looked at textbooks. Active recall is the process of constantly bombarding yourself with questions. It is this process that forces you to remember important formulae or facts. Also note, focus on efficiency rather than time.”
*An educator at Abbots College told the Laudium Sun, “Zia is the third best Independent School Student in Gauteng. He is also one of the top 5 students within the ADvTECH group – that includes schools like Crawford College and Trinity College.”
“I want to thank all friends and family for their duas and support. I am looking at the Medical and Biomedical Engineering fields.”
“Alhamdulillah. I am grateful to Allah (SWT) for granting me the fortitude to accomplish everything I have, despite the daunting challenge of long hours demanded from my myriad leadership roles, ranging from RCL President, Deputy Head – Girl, MUN Debating Captain, Prefect, Published English and Afrikaans Author etc, balanced against my Academic studies and Top 10. I make shukr for my parents and PHSG teachers for challenging me to always set the bar higher, despite the plethora of obstacles we endured. I am contemplating studies either in Aviation, or Medicine at UP InshaAllah.”
“I intend on studying BCom Accounting Sciences at the University of Pretoria, and become a Chartered Accountant, by the will of the Almighty. I would like to thank Allah (SWT), my parents and friends for my success.”
“All praises are due to Allah (SWT) who has granted me this opportunity. I’m grateful to my educators as well as my family and friends who have supported me through my journey. I have not decided what to study yet.”
“All praise is due to Allah (SWT) the most gracious the most merciful. 2022 was a year of immense stress. However with countless hours of hard work and perseverance anything is possible. I would like to thank my beloved parents, siblings and teachers for walking this path with me. I intend on studying BCom Accounting Sciences at the University of Pretoria.”
“I intend to study Chemical Engineering at Tuks. I would like to thank my mum for all the support.”
“Firstly, I thank Allah (SWT). I also thank PMT school for the dedication they have put into our education. And, of course, I thank my amazing teachers for all their hard work, and for continuously motivating us to achieve our full potential.”
Superb Six Distinctions
“I am extremely grateful for the endless love and support that my family gave to me throughout my matric year. Thank you to my teachers who assisted me throughout school which enabled me to achieve success. I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for those who have encouraged me to do my best. I intend on studying a BIT: Information Systems degree at the University of Pretoria. Wishing all matriculants the best on their future endeavours.”
“I plan on studying at the University of Pretoria after taking a gap year to focus on other interests. I would like to thank my family for all the love and support.”
“Alhamdullilah, all praise and gratitude is due to the Almighty (SWT). I would like to extend my gratitude to my family for all their unwavering support and duas. I plan on studying BCom Accounting Sciences at the University of Pretoria, InshaAllah.”
“I am forever grateful to my parents, family and friends and more-so to the Almighty for making my dreams come true. I am excited to study BSc (Eng) Mechatronics this year at the University of Cape Town and to follow my dreams by pursuing a career in Robotics, InshaAllah.”
“I intend on studying BSc (Biological Sciences) at the University of Pretoria, InshaAllah. I am truly grateful to my Creator, Allah (SWT) who has guided me through this journey. A heartfelt thanks to my parents, teachers, tutors and friends. May you all be rewarded abundantly.”
“I would like to thank my Creator, my parents, my siblings and the rest of my family for always supporting me. I would also like to thank all my teachers and my tutors (Uwais Ahmed, Aunty Shanaaz and Mrs Pillay) for encouraging me to do my best. InshaAllah I’d like to pursue a career in Chemical Engineering at the University of Pretoria. Finally I’d like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to the class of 22, we did it!”
“There are no secrets to success as it is the result of hard work and dedication. Alhamdulillah for all the countless blessings that Allah (SWT) has showered me with. I will be studying Chemical Engineering at the University of Pretoria, InshaAllah.”
Fabulous Five Distinctions
“I intend on studying Computer Engineering at the University of Pretoria. First of all, I would like to thank the Almighty for all His blessings. I would also like to thank my family and teachers for their support and patience.”
“I would like to thank the Almighty and my mum for guiding me through this Grade 12 year. I plan on studying Chemical Engineering at the University of Pretoria InshaAllah.”
“First and foremost I would like to thank my Creator for His guidance and blessings, my parents and brother for their continued support and encouragement and for standing by me when situations became difficult. My teachers for guiding me and shouting at me, it only made me do better. I hope I made you all proud.”
”2022 was an incredibly challenging year, but with the continuous encouragement from my friends, the duas of my family and the support and guidance from my teachers and tutors, I was able to achieve these results, Alhamdulillah! I intend on studying BCom Accounting Sciences at the University of Pretoria, Insha Allah.”
“I intend on studying Astrophysics at Wits. First and foremost, I would like to thank the Almighty, for without Him I would not have been able to accomplish this. I want to thank all my teachers and peers who have been such a great help over all these years. From the bottom of my heart, I would like to thank my parents and my sisters for being so supportive, patient, and most of all for encouraging me to achieve my potential. A special thanks to my Physics teachers, Mr Chamboko and Uwais Ahmed for furthering my interest in the subject and moulding it into a passion. I would not be where I am today without you. Thank you!”
“I must begin with thanks to Allah (SWT) who has blessed me in more ways than I can count and made all of this possible. I am grateful to my parents for giving me these opportunities and always being there for me you. Thanks to PMT Sunni School and the excellent teachers for their continued support and guidance in helping me achieve my goals.”
“All praise is due to Allah (SWT) for his infinite blessings and guidance throughout the year. I would like to thank my grandparents, parents, teachers and tutors for their continuous support, motivation and encouragement. I plan on studying a BCom degree at the University of Pretoria, InshaAllah.”
“I have been accepted to study Law at the University of Pretoria, Alhamdulillah. I would like to thank my family for the unwavering encouragement and support that they have shown me, not only throughout this year, but throughout my entire life. Most importantly I would like to praise and thank Allah (SWT) as none of this would be possible without His help. I attribute my every success to the grace, kindness and mercy of Allah (SWT).”
“I want to study medicine at the University of Pretoria. I would also like to thank my parents, teachers and family for all their love and support.”
“I would like to study Health Science at the University of Johannesburg, InshaAllah. I want to thank the Almighty, my family and my friends for always guiding and supporting me. I wish the class of 2022 the best in all their future endeavours, InshaAllah.”
“2022 was a tough year but through the grace of Almighty Allah (SWT), lots of dedication and hours of hard work, I have made it through. I want to thank my parents for always putting up with me and my teachers and the Principal of Al Asr, for their dedication as well. I want to study optometry at UJ and InshaAllah I will achieve my dreams.”
“I would like to thank my parents for their support throughout my schooling career. I would also like to thank some of my teachers for the help and guidance they provided for me. Most importantly I would like to thank Allah (SWT) for making everything possible, Alhamdullilah.”
Fantastic Four Distinctions
“I first and foremost thank Allah (SWT) for His infinite mercy, guidance & duas that I have been blessed with. Unconditional love and gratitude to my parents & siblings for always motivating, loving & believing in me and my grandparents, aunts and uncles for their ongoing love and support. And, to all those special people who have played a part in this journey, big or small, many thanks. Challenges are what makes life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. I plan on studying Pharmaceuticals this year, InshaAllah.”
“Received the fly@up award and got accepted into the University of Pretoria for BIS (Information Science). I would like to thank God and everyone who supported me through this journey.”
“Thanks to the Almighty, my loving parents and teachers. I intend on studying Engineering at the University of Pretoria.”
“I plan to study Bcom Accounting Science at the University of Pretoria. All praise is due to Allah (SWT) for my achievement. Secondly I would like to thank my parents for their love and support, Ameen.”
“Alhumdulillah, my success is from Allah alone. I intend studying Fashion Design this year, InshaAllah.”
“First and foremost I would like to thank Allah (SWT) for what I achieved. It was because of Him that I did so well. Secondly I would like to thank my parents for their constant support and for encouraging me to do better. I would like to thank my teachers as well. I feel like they don’t get enough recognition as they do so much in a year struggling to teach students, especially the more troublesome ones. Thirdly I want to congratulate myself and to thank the people who were there for me during hard times and always motivated me to stand up when I felt like falling. I got what I wanted after a year of hard work. I would like to study in the medical field. Finally a message to the Matrics of 2023… I think it’s possible for ordinary people to choose to be extraordinary.”
“I intend to study towards my BSc then God-willing I will complete my degree and move on to study in the Engineering field. Thank you to my family, friends and teachers who were so supportive of me in my journey and most importantly the Almighty who made it all possible.”
“The matric year comes with many obstacles but Alhumdullilah, with the grace and mercy of Allah (SWT), doing your best and having a good support system any obstacles can be overcome. I’d like to extend my gratitude to my parents, tutors, educators, elders, family and friends for the continuous support throughout the year. I intend on pursuing a career in the medical field, InshaAllah.”
Terrific Three Distinctions
“I intend on studying Law at the University of Pretoria. My message to the Matric Class of 2023: Put the work in and the results will follow…your best is all that you can do!”
“I thank Allah (SWT) for all that I have been blessed with Alhamdullilah. A special thank you to my very dedicated teachers and parents and family for all the support throughout the past year. I couldn’t have done it without you all.”
“I will be studying BCom at the University of Pretoria InshaAllah. I would like to thank all the teachers and especially my parents who encouraged me to come this far. Most importantly I would like to thank Allah (SWT) for without him this would have been impossible. I wish all Matrics success for their future. Thank you!”
“First and foremost all praises are due to Allah (SWT) and thanks to Him for allowing me to achieve these results. I would like to thank my parents as this would not have been possible without them, as well as my brothers and my friends. I plan on studying Informatics at the University of Pretoria, InshaAllah.”
“I plan on studying Sports Science and Social Media Marketing at Tuks. Success is only meant for the brave and fearless.”
“All praise be to Allah (SWT) for blessing me abundantly with the results that I have attained. I would like to thank my parents, teachers, and friends for all their advice and support through this final year of my high school studies. Looking towards the future, I pray that Allah (SWT) grants me the opportunity to study medicine in Turkey at Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University InshaAllah, Ameen.”
“Matric was definitely a roller coaster, filled with lows & highs! I’m so grateful to have had such amazing teachers & family, especially my parents who’ve supported me throughout this journey. I plan on studying Financial Sciences at the University of Pretoria and look forward to many more joyous moments. All the best to the class of 2023!”
“Jazakallah to the Almighty, my parents and the educators who supported me. I intend on studying Physiotherapy at Wits.”