With just under 40 days to go before matric students enter the final stretch of their journey to obtaining National Senior Certificates, the Western Cape Education Department said it has pulled out all the stops to support students preparing for the 2023 matric examinations.
Also read: The 2022 matric class obtained a pass rate of 80.1%
The education’s annual Matric Support booklets, containing a wealth of information, have been delivered to schools for over 60 000 candidates.
The booklets include past papers in high-enrolment subjects, the exam timetable, study tips, post-matric advice and pass requirements, the department explained in a statement.
The booklets also provide all the details on when and how the results will be released, the dates for re-mark and re-check applications, and how to apply for supplementary exams after receiving their results if they would like to improve their marks.
Cape {town} Etc discount: Up your skills with these great deals on courses. Shop the deal here.
In addition to the physical support booklets, MEC David Maynier said the department has launched an online resource hub.
‘We have collected a wide variety of eLearning resources that our matrics can use for revision and exam practice, including video lessons, past papers, subject study guides, study tips, schedules for radio and TV revision broadcasts, and links to online tutoring,’ said Maynier.
For further support, districts and schools will again be hosting Spring School during the first week of October after nearly 18 000 matrics attended a successful Winter School during the June/July holidays.
Maynier extended a special word of thanks to all the teachers for preparing their students despite the year’s challenges, and offered a word of encouragement to the matric class of 2023:
‘This is the home stretch, and the time will fly. We know that this is a stressful time, and we urge you to reach out to your school, or the Safe Schools Hotline (0800 45 46 47), if you are struggling to cope with the pressure,’ said Maynier.
‘We are here for you, and we want you to achieve the goals you have set for yourself. Use all the support available to you, work hard every day, and we will celebrate with you when the results are released!’
Need a vehicle that fits your needs and your budget? Find car listings here.
Also read:
Meet the Western Cape’s best provincial public school teachers
Picture: David Travis / Unsplash