Dyslexic matric learner from Plumstead gets six distinctions
By Shakirah Thebus
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Cape Town - A Cannons Creek Independent School Grade 12 learner, who excelled in spite of severe dyslexia, hopes students battling with dyslexia receive the necessary support and don’t fall through the cracks.
Kian Frassek, 18, from Plumstead received six distinctions for maths (91%), physical sciences (87%), geography (89%), life sciences (83%), IT (95%) and life orientation (91%), all attributed to his grit and determination.
He has applied to UCT for both mechatronics and physiotherapy and was accepted for both.
“I am very grateful to all the people who have helped, acknowledged and supported me. It s absolutely great to get these absolutely delightful marks but I did work for them, and it s been great just seeing all the work come through. It was a very long year, lots of difficulties with Covid-19, the year was unexpected, but just lots of hard work helped me get through it all.”