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Hoërskool Birchleigh 2026 matric learners excited for their last run

Hoërskool Birchleigh 2026 matric learners express their feeling about finally being in matric and plans as part of different departments representatives in the RCL.

January 19, 2026
Masego Mashilo Less than a minute
Hoërskool Birchleigh vice president, Rhea Pillay “To be honest, it feels unreal. There’s so much excitement mixed with nervousness in the air—it’s a moment I’ve been dreaming about since the day I walked into Grade One. While the excitement is definitely there, the strongest emotion I feel is gratitude. I’m incredibly thankful to everyone who has helped me reach this point, from the teachers at Hoërskool Birchleigh to my amazing peers who’ve made this journey unforgettable. Most

Reality kicked in for Hoërskool Birchleigh matric learners when they went through the gates on January 14 to mark their final run.

Karabo Maluleke, one of the heads of academics at Hoërskool Birchleigh. “I feel very excited and a tad anxious because, although this is the last inning of my secondary school journey, there’s a lot of pressure that comes with it. Being a competitive learner and DUX scholar of Hoërskool Birchleigh for the 2025 academic year, I know that everyone is vying to be the absolute best. I’m ecstatic about the year to come, and I can only hope to continue performing at the highest possible level

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Hoërskool Birchleigh’s executive of academics, Rofhiwa Netsianda
“I feel like there is so much to study, but no time to study at all. The past four years went by so fast. I still cannot believe I am in Grade 12. I can’t wait to be done with that last paper. At the same time, I’m really excited to be in matric.”
“When I started high school, I wasn’t a top achiever. Finding myself and thus honing my study methods is something that really took time. Serving as the head of academi

Different emotions were expressed among the learners and they are looking forward to also being part of the school’s Representative Council of Learners.

Hoërskool Birchleigh’s culture executive, Vhugala Maphangula
“What I’m feeling when entering Grade 12 is surreal. I don’t believe that it’s true. I remember when I was in Grade Eight, it was like it was yesterday, but now all of a sudden, I’m here with this important portfolio in my final year of high school. It’s safe to say I feel sad because it’s the end of an era, but at the same time, I feel very happy it’s over; it’s given me enough stress and tears to fill the years ahead of me.

 

The Hoërskool Birchleigh secretary of the RCL, Emmanuel Menze
“Being in matric is my chance to maximize this final year while maintaining strong grades for university. As Hoërskool Birchleigh’s most versatile boy, I feel driven to lead through the RCL and contribute meaningfully to the school community.
“I’ll keep the RCL organised and communicative through the values my household and mom instilled in me. I inspire my peers to step up as leaders, just as matrics ignited the spark within

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January 19, 2026
Masego Mashilo Less than a minute

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