Testimonials from Parents and Learners
It is with great honour that we are able to
present some of the testimonials received from parents who sent their
children to Blue Mountain
College and from former students of the school:
Dr. MJ Muhlari
My son Mazi, went to Blue Mountain College in
2006. He was from one of the schools around Tzaneen, and he went to do
Grade 10 at Blue Mountain College. At first, we had misgivings about
relocating Mazi from an already established school to this school which
has just started. In fact, the principal of his former advised us
against such a move, citing the fact that it took his school more than
fifteen years to get where it is today. At the insistence of one of my
colleagues at work, we finally decided to send him to Blue Mountain
College . Looking back at the years he spent at Blue Mountain College,
we have no regrets with the decision we took. Mazi was somebody who
hated his work (studying), and would sit for hours on end watching TV.
That is before he went to Blue Mountain College. He even weighed more
that me at age 13, (and I am not proud with my weight). I used to
exchange unprintable words with him because of his behaviour. He put his
life into a different perspective after he went to Blue Mountain
College. Not only did he change from being a couch potato to an active
young boy, but his whole life underwent a complete transformation. No
longer was the shy and timid boy who had difficulty with interacting
with his peers, but he was oozing confidence. He also showed major
improvement in his studies. The ratings in all his subjects improved
beyond recognition. He did not get any distinction in his standard 10
subjects, but he did manage to get three or four B’s, and this to me
speaks volumes about the quality of education they were receiving,
especially taking into account that theirs was the first batch of
matriculants ever to enter for Grade 12 examinations. Mazi was the last
of my children to finish their high school education, but if I were to
live my life all over again, I would send all of them to Blue Mountain
College. I congratulate the principal Gary Muller and his wonderful
staff. Ku dya I ku engeta!! (Xitsonga for: Let the same be repeated to
others as well, or to me next time around!).
Mrs. Valma Botha
One generally associates high academic
standards with schools that have been established for a long period of
time and are financially in the advantageous position to recruit the
very best teachers. However, Blue Mountain College, which is a
relatively new institution, is achieving exceptional results with
students. Our son Joshua Botha has had a history of learning challenges
and for the first time in his school career, we have witnessed a
remarkable change in his academic results. The small classes are a
contributing factor, but it is the dedication and quality of teaching
that has been pivotal in the change in him. In addition to academic
tuition, there exits at Blue Mountain College the ethic of mentoring; a
valuable part of the development of young people which is hardly
practised anymore in the Western culture. A strong moral fibre is
inculcated into these young minds which is an intrinsic part of the Alon
community culture and will benefit these young people in years to come.
Mrs. Petunia Mkwanazi
My name is Petunia Mkwanazi. I have 2
teenage boys that were admitted to Blue Mountain College in July 2008. I
took them back again in 2009 and have recruited two other children, a
boy and a girl. I learnt about the school through a Colleague who had
her son at the same school.
The main reasons for taking my boys out of a
school in Pretoria city to Blue Mountain College was the following -
The boys' school work was deteriorating by
the day,
home work and projects were not supervised,
no provision for extra classes for children
who desperately needed attention,
peer pressure on drugs, alcohol and bunking
school very high,
teachers not attending classes in allocated
periods,
teachers not marking nor commenting on school
work,
children were not taught how to talk to
elders,
children had no respect towards elders and
friends and
children watched too much TV and ever on
phones and playing music loud.
The few months they spent at Blue Mountain
College had a huge positive impact on their lives and personalities viz
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Dedication to school work improved,
behaviour changed for the better,
respect improved,
difference between wrong and right taught,
discipline Improved and better results on
school work,
less exposure to bad things seen daily on TV
and heard over the Radio.
Mr. Andrew Lind and Mrs. Michelle
Lind
Our daughters were previously in public
schools in Port Elizabeth. We realised that there was a big lack in
their education as the girls were not achieving the results they were
capable of. Having to be taught in big classes and having to cope with
many non - Christian influences led us to make the best decision to
initially send our oldest daughter, Anemi, to the school in January
2006. She immediately showed improved results and improved in character
and maturity. To have Anemi achieve the good results she did in grade 12
(2008) was a big blessing to us. She performed much better than we
expected and we were very thankful for the sound education and
stimulating and protective environment found at Blue Mountain College.
We are very grateful that today all our other daughters attend Blue
Mountain College.
Anemi Lotz (matriculated 2008)
I had the amazing privilege of going to Blue
Mountain College, it was not just a school where I received the finest
education but it also became my home. Every teacher has the best
interest of all the students at heart. My experience was definitely one
that I will never forget especially because most of what I learned has
made me into the person I am today. The unique setting and secure
environment allowed me develop skills one would not find in an ordinary
school. I am proud to be one of the first matriculates of Blue Mountain
College and am forever grateful for the effort and hard work that was
put into my education and development.
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