Stellar Panesar and his 5A stars at A-Level
Friday, January 20, 2017
Tarandeep Singh Panesar.PIC: KATLEGO MOTSAMAI
His head is held high, body poised and eyes blazing with boldness. He is dressed in a tuxedo with his traditional Sikh turban neatly wrapped around his head. At first I hesitate to shake his hand. I am unsure of the protocol. We exchange our greetings and with the ice broken, Tarandeep Singh Panesar welcomes us into his world.
The 18-year-old Rainbow High School broke records recently when he scooped 5A stars and one A in a two-year A-Level class.
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