Africa-Press – Seychelles. What a proud moment for this young girl of 17 years old and her parents! Anorah Renaud, a former student of Pointe Larue secondary school, has obtained 7 A* in her IGCSE exams she sat last year.
The outstanding grades are in the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, English (second language), ICT and Geography. She also got an A in DELF.
A resident of Au Cap, Anorah started her crèche at Anse aux Pins, then moved to Au Cap crèche for her second year and primary years and then to Pointe Larue secondary.
“I was very shocked. With Covid-19, it was not easy and I always had doubts regarding my results. I was very surprised,” noted Anorah when she got her results.
She spent two important years of her studies in a pandemic. As we all know, it was not easy for many students, mainly those who needed practical exercises for science subjects.
Anorah describes herself as a disciplined, hardworking, motivated, friendly but shy and kind girl.
How did Anorah manage? “Two years in a pandemic and the most important years, I had to rethink my method of learning and swiftly find a solution. I did a lot of self-study with a few text books I had. For practical sessions, we could not go to school so I went on YouTube and followed videos. I also did lots of past papers and practice. I must say through dedication and hard work with the support from my parents, teachers, friends, I was able to achieve this success. I reviewed my study technique and made it a habit to wake up early to study. The results reflect the amount of work I put into it,” shared Anorah.
Her passion is to read novels and now she is also learning how to cook.
“I mostly help my dad doing grilled fish, curries and Indian food.
During the two years, her parents – Gerard and Sabrina – were at work. “Having two younger siblings, we had to set a routine. I had to work my schedule and work on the system so that I could help my little brother Gael with his zoom classes,” shared Anorah.
Now heading to A levels, Anorah chose four subjects – Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. About her career, she is not sure yet; maybe something in medicine or engineering.
“My advice is to always study hard and never give up. Set up goals, a good system. Don’t study because you have to, but because you want. You want to know more and learn no one can ever take away what you have learnt from you. Try to have fun when studying. Studying is fun learning new things. Be disciplined and work hard and never give up on your goals.”
Her brother Gael, 6 years old, told our newspaper that he is aware that her sister did well in her exams and he feels happy. “Yes I want to become like her. Even during confinement, I let my sister study and did not disturb her,” shared Gael.
Anorah’s other sister Anael is in S2 at Pointe Larue secondary. “I feel happy and I am very proud of her. She was studying a lot but was also helping me a lot. We do argue but then my sister knows a lot and I do listen. I want to follow the same path. It is very inspiring and I am proud of her. I need to be disciplined and focused like her.”
Anorah’s mother Sabrina is the personal assistant to the Minister for Environment and Agriculture. She told us how happy she was when hearing the results. “I was happy with the results but at the same time was expecting that performance from my daughter. She was always so focused, determined and consistent in her studies. We are very proud and we gave her all the time to study and we followed her in her studies at home. When she did not understand something, we did follow up with the school. For the last two years also we did not push her in doing house chores and left it to her to do it when she was tired of studying. We also let her have her moments for relaxation and activities.”
Her dad, Gerard, is a quantity surveyor and he is today a very proud father. “Frankly speaking, I was not surprised as Anorah had already set her goals. By nature, she has the potential; she is devoted and is self-disciplined. When we first went into lockdown, our family realised that we needed to adapt to the new way of life and readapt to the new way of studying and work. Being self-employed, I was able to work from home thus also taking care of the children. As there is a big age gap among the children, their needs are different. It was not easy but by feeling the pulse at home, I would bring them for a ride or by the beach to relax. The formula we used worked for every one and we will continue to be supportive,” expressed Mr Renaud.
To honour this young lady the member of the National Assembly for Au Cap, Kelly Saminadin and the district administrator, Sabrina Assary, presented Anorah with gifts and certificates on Saturday. Also present was a representative from Pointe Larue secondary, Ms Daniella.
“On behalf of the Au Cap community, I express my congratulations on her determination and perseverance despite the pandemic, where access to education physically was hard. I commend her on her success and I pray that she becomes a model for all the students.”
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