A 19-year-old Arundel School student Jade Jewel Wadyajena had her name written in the history books after scoring 15 points in the ‘A’ Level) Cambridge examinations.
Wadyajena was studying English Language, English Literature and History at the elite learning institution in Harare.
“I have always been single-minded in my aspiration to become a family lawyer, in particular representing the interests and rights of disadvantaged children and young people,” she said.
“I knew that to qualify for a competitive programme, I would need to have strong ‘A’ Level results, and work on being a well-rounded high achiever, at par with the students at Oxford, Durham, Harvard and other schools of that ilk.”
She is the daughter of flamboyant politician and businessman Justice Mayor Wadyajena.
“I recognised that coming from a political family was not going to help me in the exam room,” Jade said.
“So, I put my head down and focused on my academic and personal development. I was just uncompromising in my determination and I am elated about what I have achieved.
“I am indebted to my incredible parents and to the wonderful staff at Arundel School who were exacting, supportive and nurturing.”
During her stint at Arundel School last year, Jade won a number of accolades in various academic disciplines.
These include the Library Shield, The Catherine Stevenson Cup (For Perseverance), History prize, English Language prize and English Literature prize.
Jade aspires to study Law at Oxford or Durham universities
“This is just the beginning for me and I am hoping to go on to read law at either Oxford or Durham which have superlative undergraduate law programmes,” she said.
“I am excited about my future and reaching my very highest academic potential - even possibly following in the footsteps of my father who is currently pursuing a PhD.
“I am certain I will surpass him.”
“My advice to students studying for major exams is to go beyond what you are taught in the classroom.
“Be curious and read widely. But above all else it is discipline and consistency that ultimately get you over the line.”
