This programme has not only made a positive impact in my life, but also contributed towards enhancing and developing the Zwelethemba community and the country at large. The contribution by Rainbow and Star Schools is highly appreciated and means a lot us. It's more than a million words could say.

Some people believe the Rewrite programme is only for losers, but this isn't true. Many learners want to achieve great things, but can't get it right the first time. That's when you need to sacrifice a year of your life so that you can work towards the outcome you want.

I matriculated with distinctions in mathematics and physical science. This meant I could pursue any field of study at university. My matric results also helped me to win a bursary from Endecon Ubuntu, which enabled me to study civil engineering.

Life does not end with bad matric results. There is hope for learners who don’t do well in their exams, and Star Schools provides that hope – through the Rewrite programme.

Star Schools’ Rewrite programme enabled me to achieve the results I needed in order to study medicine. For me, this is a dream come true, and was totally worth the extra year of study.

Many thanks to Star Schools for giving me the opportunity to reshape my future. After I received my matric results I thought it was the end of me, until I was introduced to Star Schools, which made me believe in the beauty of my dreams. I had the best time of my life, with the guidance of experienced teachers in various fields of study and a variety of study materials. I'm nearing the end of my four-year degree at the University of the Free State.