Matshepo Mapiti: I have mixed emotions about leaving my school, I'm excited, nervous and sad at the same time. There's a lot of people that I will miss, most of my friends will not be in the same school as me and that won't be nice. But overall I'm happy to meet, socialise and interact with new people. I will miss my teachers, friends and I will miss my time as being a prefect as it was very enjoyable.
POLOKWANE – The transition from primary school to high school is a significant milestone for Grade 7 learners.
This change often brings a mix of excitement, anxiety, sadness, and nervousness as students learn to adapt to a new environment, meet academic expectations, and navigate social dynamics.
During this time, learners experience a variety of emotions as they connect with new people, take on greater challenges, and discover new concepts at a higher level.
Learners told Review/Observer their feelings about the transition of school next year:
Xihlamariso Mashau: I am excited to go to a new school because I get a chance to start afresh but at the same time I’m so nervous to go to a school where I don’t know anyone.Vhusai Nthambeleni: I am excited to go to a new school next year, I feel like the change of environment will be quiet good because because I’ll meet new people but at the same time I will miss my current environment. I will experience new things in high school such as new cultures and let me go out of my comfort zone.Kwano Mashimbye: I feel nervous about going to a new school because it is very hard for me to make new friends and I’m used to getting along with my classmates and those that are close to me in the school.Vunene Sithole: I’m very excited to go to a new school next year because I’ll learn new things and give me an opportunity for me to start pursuing my dreams of becoming a pilot one day. Going to a new school will give me a lot of understanding on what it takes to be a pilot.Palesa Dikgale: Going to a new school is a bit scary and exciting because I get to have a new fresh start, meet new friends, teachers and classmates. I might go to a permanently different school than everyone else around me, I won’t know anybody its just nerve-racking to know that you might not fit-in with the other learners in new school.Wanga Ramalata: I am excited and scared at the same time because I’ve been at PEMPS for eight years this year hence I feel scared because I don’t know any other school environment besides PEMPS. I already associated myself with this certain group in my school and now I have to make new friends which is very difficult for me.Keneilwe Moremi: I am a little bit excited about going to a new school and see new opportunities out there. I feel sad that I’m leaving away good memories but I realised that change is different but good at the same time. I am thankful for the opportunity of going to a high school and for being in primary that I’m in now.Ananda Tshivhidzo: Next year I’m going to Noorderland High School and it will be a good accomplishment because it is a good high school. I’m happy to go to a new school but I’ll be sad if I don’t see my friends there.For more breaking news follow us on FacebookTwitter Instagram or join our WhatsApp group
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