adminZIMBABWE has had many intelligent students who break records every year.
Yesterday, we ran an amazing story of a Ruya Adventist High School student who got 10 As at A-Level.
Tadiwanashe Mavetera is indeed a genius, and there is no doubt that he has also made his family proud following his milestone.
Prior to his A-Level wonders, Tadiwanashe had aced 20 subjects at O-Level in the 2020 exams.
This makes him one of the finest students of his generation that the country has produced.
While some people are questioning the logic of doing so many subjects at A-Level when universities actually require two A-Level passes for enrolment, the young man still deserves to be honoured.
He really worked hard to achieve such a feat; a record that will probably stand at his school for years to come.
Tadiwanashe’s achievement should also serve as inspiration to other students that nothing is impossible if one puts their heart in it.
Dreams should not be shattered simply because Tadiwanashe decided to take up 10 subjects at A-Level.
While three subjects are recommended, the young man should still be assisted to achieve his dreams since he has shown his capabilities.
His ambitions should not be overshadowed by how many subjects he wrote, but by his abilities.
His talent shouldn’t be left to go to waste.
We pray that he gets sponsorship to enrol at a university of his choice to pursue his dream of studying Quantum Physics.
Tadiwanashe sounds very well-grounded, humble, determined and focused that an investment in him is worthwhile.
Tadiwanashe represents the new breed of intelligent and focused students that are determined to change the world.
This new breed of geniuses should be encouraged to continue working hard and supported.
However, there are also genuine concerns about the social life of these students which must not be ignored.
Without a social life, we risk creating a generation of mentally weak people prone to depression or breakdown.
It doesn’t appear Tadiwanashe spent time with friends because he was immersed in his studies.
If he was not reading school work, he was reading the Bible. It seems as though his life centred on studying, reading the Bible, going to class and going to church, and nothing else.
Psychologists need to weigh in and advise whether, psychologically, it’s necessary to do so many subjects.
It’s obvious that Tadiwanashe has never failed in his life, and we wonder how he is likely to handle failure.
Education chiefs should also look into such matters to ensure the credibility of the ZIMSEC exams.
We hope other parents are not piling pressure on their kids to emulate Tadiwanashe.
We need proper career guidance to ensure students go to A-Level with a clear career path they want to pursue.
Proper career guidance will ensure students focus on the supporting subjects instead of this mixture they are currently doing just to make records.
Let’s prevent burnouts due to unnecessary pressure.
Online Reporter