EDUCATION - Saturday 21 September, marked 30 days to the start of the 2024 National Senior Certificate exams, with the first matric exam being written on 21 October.
 
Western Cape Education Minister David Maynier, says over the school holiday, matrics across the province will be attending Spring School to revise their work and prepare for the final exams ahead.

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.

“We appreciate the willingness of tutors and schools to host these vital classes over the holiday period.
 
“We have also collated a variety of eLearning resources specifically for our matrics on our ePortal, including video lessons, past papers, study tips and revision notes. We encourage our learners to make use of these resources," says Maynier. The ePortal can be found here. 

Support matrics

 Maynier appeals to the public to support the 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. I encourage any matric learner who feels overwhelmed to reach out to their teachers and school for support. Help is available, and we will do everything we can to support you.”
 
He thanks the matric teachers for the many hours they have put into preparing matric learners for the final stretch, saying this will also be an anxious time for them.

“To our matrics: You have made it this far, and worked so hard to prepare for this moment, so this is the time to really make your efforts count. We can’t wait to see what the #ClassOf2024 will achieve!”

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