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By Lungile Ntimba
Matric learners who are feeling overwhelmed as they prepare for their final exams have been urged to reach out to their teachers and schools for support.
Western Cape Education MEC David Maynier said help was available and the department would do everything it could to support Grade 12 learners.
“We appeal to the public to support our matrics: the countdown to the exams is a stressful period for matric learners, and they need to be given the best possible opportunity to achieve their goals without any added anxiety,” he said in a statement.
“This will also be an anxious time for our matric teachers, who have supported our learners throughout the year. We thank them for the many hours they have put into preparing matric learners for the final stretch.”
The department has arranged various eLearning resources for matriculants preparing for their final exams.
“We collated a variety of eLearning resources specifically for our matrics on our ePortal, including video lessons, past papers, study tips and revision notes.” he said.
Maynier emphasised that over the school holidays, matriculants across the province would be attending Spring School to revise their work and prepare for the exams.
“Matric learners will have the opportunity to attend walk-in classes at their school, or at a hub with learners from several schools attending. The Eden and Central Karoo and West Coast Education Districts will also host residential camps for some of their learners,” he said.
Last year the Western Cape achieved an 81.5% pass rate, which was an increase of 0.1% from the previous year.