AS HUNDREDS of thousands of matriculants wait with bated breath for their results tomorrow, East London psychologist Sheryl Maastrecht has advised those who fail not to bottle up their feelings.
“Speak to people about how you feel, whether it’s friends or relatives, as long as they are willing to listen,” Maastrecht said.
Department of basic education spokesman Elijah Mhlanga also urged those who did not not make it not to throw in the towel, as a second opportunity was available.
“Pupils who failed two or more subjects are able to register for supplementary exams that will be written in February,” he said.
Most matriculants in East London were in a state of suspense, awaiting the matric results which will be published in a special edition of the Daily Dispatch tomorrow.
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will announce the national matric pass rate this evening.
Jodene Esbend from John Bisseker Senior Secondary School said she was nervous and scared.
“I don’t know what to expect, but I have tried my best and now all I can do is hope for the best,” she said.
Esbend has already been accepted at the University of Fort Hare to study for a degree in psychology.
Chanteline Morrison, also from John Bisseker Senior Secondary School, said her entire future depended on the outcome of her matric results.
“I have never been so stressed in my life. I have worked hard throughout my matric year and I believe I will reap what I have sown,” she said.
Morrison hopes to become a traffic officer. She said passing matric would be the best gift she could give her parents, who had supported her throughout her academic year.
Nwabisa Nteleni from Unathi High School said passing matric will mean one step closer to ending her impoverished living conditions.
“Seeing my name in the paper will be like a dream come true for me and my family,” she said.
Nteleni said she hoped to join the police force.
These matriculants, like many others, will be waking up as early as possible to get a copy of the Dispatch tomorrow, hoping to see their names in the paper.
Maastrecht also advised those who will be starting matric this year to prepare well for exams throughout the year to avoid any last-moment stress at the end of the year.
The national matric pass rate for 2012 was 73.9%, an improvement of 3.7% from 2011’s pass rate of 70.2% nationally.
Last year the province managed to get a pass rate of 61.6%, and this year provincial education boss Mthunywa Ngonzo was adamant that the province would reach its 70% target. —
- Minister to announce matric results tonight
By ZANDILE MBABELA
IT IS all systems go for the release of the much anticipated matric results, with the Eastern Cape education department hoping to reach its targeted 70% pass rate.
But there is doubt from other stakeholders that the target will be reached, or even that that will prove to be a significant improvement.
Both national and provincial education departments said they were on track for the announcement that last year’s Grade 12 pupils are awaiting with bated breath.
Education minister Angie Motshekga will announce the national results tonight, while the Eastern Cape education department will release the province’s results tomorrow.
The results from Eastern Cape schools will be published in a special edition of the Daily Dispatch tomorrow.
Pupils can also visit their schools or examination centres to collect their results‚ departmental spokesman Elijah Mhlanga said.
Pupils who failed two or more subjects could register for supplementary examinations‚ which take place in February‚ Mhlanga added.
Education quality
assurance council Umalusi approved the release of the 2013 national matric results in December‚ warning that despite a free and fair matric examination this year the quality of marking still posed a challenge in many subjects.
Umalusi council chairman Sizwe Mabizela said the council was satisfied that nothing had compromised the integrity or credibility of the examinations process.
Department spokesman, Malibongwe Mtima, said the provincial results would be announced by a team led by premier Noxolo Kiviet tomorrow morning.
There will be a gala dinner to announce the province’s top achievers later the same the evening.
“We are expecting a 70% pass rate this year because that has been our target,” he said.
“We, as a department, have done all in our power to help improve the pass rate and achieve our set target.”
Federation of Governing Bodies of SA Schools chief executive, Paul Colditz, said he was “not expecting miracles” and said there might be a marginal upturn, if at all, in results this year. — With additional reporting from BDLive
Matrics who failed exams urged not to give up hope
“Speak to people about how you feel, whether it’s friends or relatives, as long as they are willing to listen,” Maastrecht said.
Department of basic education spokesman Elijah Mhlanga also urged those who did not not make it not to throw in the towel, as a second opportunity was available.
“Pupils who failed two or more subjects are able to register for supplementary exams that will be written in February,” he said.
Most matriculants in East London were in a state of suspense, awaiting the matric results which will be published in a special edition of the Daily Dispatch tomorrow.
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga will announce the national matric pass rate this evening.
Jodene Esbend from John Bisseker Senior Secondary School said she was nervous and scared.
“I don’t know what to expect, but I have tried my best and now all I can do is hope for the best,” she said.
Esbend has already been accepted at the University of Fort Hare to study for a degree in psychology.
Chanteline Morrison, also from John Bisseker Senior Secondary School, said her entire future depended on the outcome of her matric results.
“I have never been so stressed in my life. I have worked hard throughout my matric year and I believe I will reap what I have sown,” she said.
Morrison hopes to become a traffic officer. She said passing matric would be the best gift she could give her parents, who had supported her throughout her academic year.
Nwabisa Nteleni from Unathi High School said passing matric will mean one step closer to ending her impoverished living conditions.
“Seeing my name in the paper will be like a dream come true for me and my family,” she said.
Nteleni said she hoped to join the police force.
These matriculants, like many others, will be waking up as early as possible to get a copy of the Dispatch tomorrow, hoping to see their names in the paper.
Maastrecht also advised those who will be starting matric this year to prepare well for exams throughout the year to avoid any last-moment stress at the end of the year.
The national matric pass rate for 2012 was 73.9%, an improvement of 3.7% from 2011’s pass rate of 70.2% nationally.
Last year the province managed to get a pass rate of 61.6%, and this year provincial education boss Mthunywa Ngonzo was adamant that the province would reach its 70% target. —
By ZANDILE MBABELA
IT IS all systems go for the release of the much anticipated matric results, with the Eastern Cape education department hoping to reach its targeted 70% pass rate.
But there is doubt from other stakeholders that the target will be reached, or even that that will prove to be a significant improvement.
Both national and provincial education departments said they were on track for the announcement that last year’s Grade 12 pupils are awaiting with bated breath.
Education minister Angie Motshekga will announce the national results tonight, while the Eastern Cape education department will release the province’s results tomorrow.
The results from Eastern Cape schools will be published in a special edition of the Daily Dispatch tomorrow.
Pupils can also visit their schools or examination centres to collect their results‚ departmental spokesman Elijah Mhlanga said.
Pupils who failed two or more subjects could register for supplementary examinations‚ which take place in February‚ Mhlanga added.
Education quality
assurance council Umalusi approved the release of the 2013 national matric results in December‚ warning that despite a free and fair matric examination this year the quality of marking still posed a challenge in many subjects.
Umalusi council chairman Sizwe Mabizela said the council was satisfied that nothing had compromised the integrity or credibility of the examinations process.
Department spokesman, Malibongwe Mtima, said the provincial results would be announced by a team led by premier Noxolo Kiviet tomorrow morning.
There will be a gala dinner to announce the province’s top achievers later the same the evening.
“We are expecting a 70% pass rate this year because that has been our target,” he said.
“We, as a department, have done all in our power to help improve the pass rate and achieve our set target.”
Federation of Governing Bodies of SA Schools chief executive, Paul Colditz, said he was “not expecting miracles” and said there might be a marginal upturn, if at all, in results this year. — With additional reporting from BDLive
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