PROF TYRONE PRETORIUS’S FAREWELL FEEDBACK
The feedback on the farewell event for Prof Tyrone Pretorius was overwhelmingly positive, with the majority of attendees rating various aspects of the event highly. Below is a breakdown of the analysis, incorporating both quantitative insights (presented as percentages) and qualitative insights (grouped into positive and negative sentiments).
1. Quantitative Analysis (Percentage Breakdown)
1.1 General Enjoyment of the Event
• 66.2% of respondents Strongly Agreed that the event was fun and enjoyable.
• 28.6% Agreed, while only 3.9% were Neutral
• 1.3% of attendees Strongly Disagreed.
This indicates that over 94% of attendees found the event enjoyable, highlighting its overall success.
1.2 Creativity of the Theme ("A Day at the Movies")
• 64.9% Strongly Agreed that the theme was unique and creative.
• 28.6% Agreed, while 3.9% were Neutral
• 1.3% Strongly Disagreed, and 1.3% Disagreed.
With nearly 93.5% of positive responses, the theme was widely appreciated for its creativity.
1.3 Entertainment Elements
• 68.8% Strongly Agreed that the humorous posters and life-sized cutouts were entertaining
• 25.9% Agreed, while 3.9% were Neutral.
• Only 1.3% Strongly Disagreed.
This suggests that the visual elements of the event were a major highlight.
• 58.4% Strongly Agreed that the live entertainment enhanced the festive atmosphere.
• 32.5% Agreed, meaning over 90% found the live entertainment engaging
1.4 The Special "Movie" with Humorous Messages
• 67.5% Strongly Agreed that the special "movie" was enjoyable.
• 26% Agreed, while 3.9% remained Neutral.
• 2.6% Strongly Disagreed
With over 93% positive responses, this segment was also a crowd-pleaser.
1.5 Refreshments
• 49.3% Strongly Agreed that the refreshments enhanced the movie experience.
• 35% Agreed, meaning over 84% of attendees enjoyed the snacks.
• However, 9% were Neutral, and 6.5% had some level of dissatisfaction (3.9% Disagreed, 2.6% Strongly Disagreed).
1.6 Event’s Overall Goal (Happy and Festive without Many Tears)
• 59.7% Strongly Agreed that the event achieved this goal.
• 35% Agreed, showing that over 94% of attendees felt the event successfully maintained a festive atmosphere.
• Only 2.6% Strongly Disagreed
2. Qualitative Analysis (Sentiment Breakdown)
2.1 Positive Feedback
Attendees shared enthusiastic comments about the event, praising its uniqueness, organisation, and atmosphere. Some key highlights include:
• “It was theee best ❤️”
• “The event was AWESOME, I thoroughly enjoyed it.”
• “I really enjoyed myself; the event was well planned and fun.”
• “The event was unique and entertaining. Well done!”
The high praise indicates that the creativity and execution of the event left a lasting impression on attendees.
2.2 Constructive Criticism
While feedback was mostly positive, a few areas for improvement were noted:
• Food Quantity & Quality: Some attendees felt that more refreshments should have been provided:
o “At least two hotdogs could have been served.”
o “The hotdogs were dry.”
• Audio System Issues: A few attendees felt that the sound system was not optimal for the venue.
o “The audio system did not complement the size and acoustics of the venue.”
• Event Coordination: Some comments suggested the need for ushers inside the hall to better manage movement.
o “There could have been ushers inside the main hall to guide people.”
These comments provide valuable insights for future event planning
3. Conclusion
The event was a resounding success, with over 94% positive feedback on overall enjoyment, theme, entertainment, and goal achievement. The few areas of constructive criticism such as refreshments, audio quality, and event coordination offer valuable lessons for future events