Matriculants of 2023: Ready for the Final Push

It’s  that time of the year again, where matriculants are no longer  called learners  of that particular school. They are now addressed  as candidates. On Friday, the 20^th f October,  matriculants of Alfred  Nzo East District in Bizana, were signing  a  commitment  agreement relating  to  the  2023  National  Senior  Certificate Examination. This ospicious event was held at Methodist  Church  Hall in Bizana and  a replica of the  same  event  was happening  in the  other  clusters of the same district.  The district  obtained  77% last  year and this  year under  the  able directorship  of Mrs Z. Khuzwayo is pledging  to  reach 82% and above. Candidates, educators, subject  advisors, district education  forum, teacher  unions, pastors,  parents,  SGB’s  all pledged  to make  this happen.

A FEW THINGS  TO  NOTE ABOUT THE  FORM:

1. Any deviation from or  contravention  of the Regulations  by candidates  registered  to write the 2023  National Senior  Certificate exams will compromise  the  integrity of the examination  and the results  of  the candidate  could be declared null and  void in line  with  the  relevant  provisions as  set out in the Regulations. Therefore,  it is imperative  that  the  candidates are familiar  with the rules and regulations and sign the attached  acknowledgement  form to this    Parents/guardians are also required  that they are aware of the rules  and regulations  by co-signing the acknowledgement form.

NATURE  OF IRREGULARITY DURING  EXAMS:

》Late coming,  candidates  will not  be allowed to write  if they arrive  more than an hour  late after  the  commencement and no extra time  will be given  to  candidates  who arrive  late.

》Any form of intimation

》Bringing  unauthorized  material  into the exam room (crib notes, cellphones, other  electronic  devices)

》Getting the question paper from another  source  prior to the stipulated writing date and time and distributing the paper  in hard copy or electronically  using social  media e.g. (What’sApp)

》Failing  to report  any knowledge  or  possession  of a leaked paper or  getting  direct or indirect access  to  leaked paper. 

The candidates also  signed a pledge to:

 –To do their  best in the forthcoming  examination so that they can achieve the personal and academic goals they have  set for  themselves. 

-To focus  on their  studies and devote all of their time to revise the work that was covered  during  the  course of the year and strength  all the skills they need  to  be  successful  in the exams.

– To be supportive of their  peers as they prepare  in earnest  for the examinations

-To jot be deterred  by personal  or other  circumstances  as they strive  to achieve  the  National Senior Certificate qualification

-To uphold the principles of honesty and  integrity  of the examinations  by complying with all the rules and regulations relevant  to  the  National Senior Certificate, November/December examinations. 

Parents  and guardians  are  therefore encouraged  to  give their children  full support  during  this time. Encourage  them and create a positive  environment  for  them.  Make  sure  that they are getting  enough sleep,  eating  well  and  drinking  water. 

TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY:

Please  prioritize  the  safety of the children  during  this  time. Think  about  the  strikes that  you  do. Your  reason  for  striking  is  to get the attention  of  the  government. But at what  cost???. It is at an expense  of learners’ future.  Communities must note that  once a candidate  misses  an examination,  he/she may jot have  another  chance to write  that missed paper during  this  academic  year, but may write during  supplementary time in the following  year. If this would  happen,  the future  goals and aspirations , the hard work that  the candidates  have  put in the  studies would  be  gloomy and doomed.  Education  is a societal  matter, and  communities  need  to  take  it upon themselves to  protect  the  hard earned  freedom  and right  to education.   There’s  a slogan  that  says,  “Bonke Ngabethu”

The final  examinations will start  on the  30^th  of October  2023. The countdown  has officially begun we are 8 days away till we exams start.

Remember, you are close to victory, don’t give up now.