‘Treat matrics like VIPs’
Matric learners across the greater Mossel Bay area are preparing for their final examinations, with some having completed their practical exams already.
In a statement from Western Cape Minister of Education David Maynier, it was announced that a total of 76 903 candidates will write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams in the province this year. Of these, 64 105 are full-time candidates and 12 798 part-time, the statement noted.
"We appeal to everyone in the Western Cape to treat our matrics as the VIPs of our province for the next few weeks. We do not want to see their futures compromised by the selfish actions of the few," Maynier said.
He assured: "We are also mindful of the impact of the ongoing loadshedding, and assure our matrics we have the necessary protocols in place."
The national results announcement will take place on 18 January and results will be available to learners at schools and online on Friday, 19 January.
Mossel Bay Advertiser contacted the high schools in the area, giving them the opportunity to wish their matrics well in the newspaper.
"The staff and students of Sao Bras High School wish all our matriculants everything of the best for the exams. Remember, if you put your best effort into the exams you'll be crowned with success. All the best. We believe in you," said Debbie Jeffery, the deputy principal.
"To every matriculant, I wish you good luck with your final exam. Matriculant, we are proud of you. Make us proud of your academic achievement at the end of this year. May the Heavenly Father carry you during this time, and know you are in every staff member and parent's prayers," said Adolf Gouws, principal of Point High
School.
"I leave you with my motto, and my students know it very well: Be punctual, be present, be prepared. I wish you all good luck, not only Hillcrest matrics, but all the matriculants of our town," said Ivan Kroneberg, principal of Hillcrest Secondary School.
"On behalf of Great Brak River Secondary School we wish all matriculants of 2023 good luck. The end is in sight. Build character, because that is the one distinction that will keep opening doors for you. We pray God's richest blessings upon you," said headmaster Desmond Speelman.
"To the graduating class of 2023, may your year-long dedication and hard work lead to the realisation of your hopes and dreams. May your desired successes be achieved, contributing to the betterment of our country with your presence. Good luck, class of 2023," said Etienne Smit, head of