It’s all systems go for the matrics of 2023

Matrics across the country are counting the days as they are preparing to sit down for their final examination.

The Boksburg Advertiser spoke to local school and learners about their state of readiness for the final exams.

Hoërskool Oosterlig
School principal Francois Nel believes the learners are as ready as can be for the exams.

“The ball is in their court now. We have done everything from our side to prepare them for the future. They must now just go and score the try and the knowledge and skills we gave them to use.”
Furthermore, he wishes the Class of 2023 the best of luck.

Megan Butcher is confident that she is going to nail the exams.

“I’m feeling positive and I’m grateful for a school like Oosterlig. We recently did revision work, which makes me feel well prepared for the examination.

Her advice to the Class of 2023 is: ”Just be positive, exercise and rely on the people around you for support.”

Kayleigh van der Merwe believe she ready take the final exams even though she is nervous because it’s important for her future.
“I’m going to take one day at a time and see what happens.

“Staying positive is important. I also have a white board in my room where I write important things down,” she added.

Mariska Pitzer believes the exams will be a success.

“I feel positive. Every day’s work you put in will make a difference in the end.”

She highlighted a good attitude will have a positive effect.

Sunward Park High School and Sunward Park High Performance School

Sunward Park High School and Sunward Park High Performance School are confident that all preparations are in place: from logistical, administrative and academic.

Sunward Park High School deputy principal Nadia Walljee said learners have been given every opportunity to prepare and educators have been available to assist them in any way possible.
“This last week learners went over their preliminary examination scripts and educators focused on the areas that proved to be problematic to ensure that they go into the finals confidently,” she added.

Walljee explained the academic preparations with the matrics started in Grade 11 already.
“After the 2022 November examinations, our Grade 11 learners returned to school to start covering the Grade 12 syllabus. Throughout this year, Saturday classes and weekday intervention classes were held to allow learners to master all concepts.

“Once the finals have started, selected learners will be brought in on days they are not writing to prepare for other upcoming exams. Together the schools have 360 full-time candidates registered for exams.”
Head girl of Sunward Park High Performance School Nyasha Chivaviro said she is leaving no stone unturned in her quest for success.

“I have been using past papers as a guiding compass, unravelling the patterns and trends to better understand the exam format. Each question serves as a stepping stone towards mastery, allowing me to fine-tune my knowledge and approach. I have been making notes and summaries that serve as my study guides. I feel a mix of nerves and excitement. These exams are the culmination of my high school journey and I am confident in my abilities.”

Hoërskool Voortrekker High
Considering the number of matrics asking for assistance and what the school has done to assist the learners, deputy principal Gerhard Joubert believes the learners are ready for their final examinations.
Joubert explained 195 matrics from the school will sit down for the final exams.

“We assisted the learners as much as possible. We had winter school to help the learners prepare. Teachers will help the learners for about two hours on the day before they write an exam to do revision,” he explained.

Joubert also wished the class of 2023 good luck with the exams.

“We believe you will make us proud.”

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