Marks Dube aims to support matric learners during exams
Session for matriculants on the cards.
Just days before the matric final examinations kick start, organisations Mac C, Visionary Films and Sabismme Young Visionaries will host a day-long session for matric learners. The session aims at arming matriculants with invaluable information as they prepare to either go to tertiary education or straight to the workplace.
This informative session will be held on October 11, at Winnie Mandela High School, situated at Winnie Mandela Zone 6.
According to Marks Dube, one of the event organisers, this first-of-its-kind session is aimed at assisting learners with vital information and offering support during the examination period.
“The idea and the reason behind this session for learners were conceived after we realised the pressure matric learners face during this period,” said Dube.
“We have realised that some of the learners are not failing their matric because they are not smart or hard- working, but because of the pressures from society and, sometimes, from their homes.”
Dube argued that there are so many things that go through the learners’ minds during this time.
“We are going to use this session to prepare them for next year. They need to be made aware of what is happening at tertiary institutions.
“With young girls getting raped and killed, we need to arm these learners with all the right information and tools to be able to focus on their education.
“This platform will also address issues such as peer pressure and bad influences,” he said.
Dube said they have invited different speakers to motivate the learners, such as musicians Jay Claude and Vikk the Groove.
“We have also invited Standard Bank, who will come and talk to the learners about money issues and how to spend money wisely.
“We are looking for your assistance to bring this brainchild to life because we all know the pressure of being in matric.
“Let’s come together and help these learners so they don’t go through what we went through.
“We would like to plead with the community to donate stationery for the Grade 12 learners for their exams, so they will have one less thing to worry about.
“Together, we can make Tembisa great again. Any form of donation, sponsorship, endorsement
and collaboration would be highly appreciated,” he concluded. For more information on this session, call Dube on 062 331 6898.
