The NSC exams come to end on Wednesday. File Picture
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has urged Grade 12 learners to be cautious and vigilant at all times as the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams come to an end on Wednesday.
The final exams being written are Agricultural Management Practices (730 candidates), Marine Sciences Paper 2 (120 candidates), and Design Paper 1 (905 candidates).
MEC for Education, David Maynier thanked the public for the support shown to the learners during this five-week exam period.
“We thank the public for the support they have shown to our matrics during this period. This support has helped us to ensure that all candidates had an opportunity to write their exams, even in difficult circumstances. With the exams completed, a number of learners will be attending formal matric rage events and smaller end-of-exams parties. It is understandable that our matrics would like to celebrate the end of their school career, but we urge them to do so responsibly and safely,” Maynier said.
Grade 12 learners who will be attending pens down parties are urged to:
– Familiarise themselves with safety measures at the event and the relevant emergency phone numbers.
– Keep an eye on your valuables at all times.
– Report any suspicious activity to police or the event organisers immediately.
– Avoid drinking and driving.
– Create a buddy system for safety and keep in regular contact with parents or guardians.
“We encourage parents to ensure that their children understand the risks involved in any event or party and to ensure that they have made arrangements to stay in contact with their children and know what to do in an emergency,” Maynier said.
He also said the national announcement for the matric results has been moved.
“The national matric results announcement has been moved to Monday, January 13, 2025, in order to accommodate the first day of school. Individual candidate results will be released at schools and on the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) website from 10am on Tuesday, January 14, 2025,” Maynier said.
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