How PEPPS Gr 7’s feel about the move to high school

PEPPS Preparatory Grade 7's open up about their hopes, nerves and readiness as they prepare to start high school next year.

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Miranda Chauke Less than a minute

PEPPS Preparatory learners share their thoughts on moving to Gr 8.

POLOKWANE – Learners across the province are preparing for a fresh start in 2026.

For many who had been in Gr 7 in 2025, the transition to Grade 8 represents one of the biggest milestones in their schooling journey, a shift from the foundation years to the more demanding world of senior schooling.

Review spoke to learners at PEPPS Preparatory School to find out how they feel about starting Gr 8 in 2026 and what they are most excited or nervous about as they prepare for high school.

Their responses reflect a mix of anticipation, curiosity and determination:

Lerato Molotja: I am nervous because high school from preparatory is a big difference. I want to have fun but I am scared because we’ll be the small kids among the bigger ones.

Ndalamo Ramulondo: I am excited and looking forward to learning new things. I hope to pass Gr 8.

Mosa Matlala: I am not nervous at all. I am looking forward to orientation. I hope to be one of the best learners in my grade.

Tebogo Mabotja: I am excited about experiencing orientation and a bit nervous about being in a new grade.

Puno Maja: I anxious about the big change that comes with being in high school but I am excited about the camp, orientation and learning new subjects.

Oratilwe Mangale: I look forward to meeting new people and getting to know our teachers. I am nervous about being in a new grade and being the youngest because now, we are the oldest in prep.

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Miranda Chauke

Name: Miranda Chauke Newspapers: Polokwane Observer, Polokwane Review and Bonus Review. I have been at Review for six years and no day is the same. I got the opportunity to be part of the Caxton Cadet School in 2017 and learned a lot from the programme. Going to the school gave me an inside look at the world of journalism and I have not looked back. The desire to learn new things and tell people’s stories is what keeps me in journalism. As a community news journalist, nothing brings me more joy than doing softer news and making somebody happy with the work done.

How PEPPS Gr 7’s feel about the move to high school

PEPPS Preparatory Grade 7's open up about their hopes, nerves and readiness as they prepare to start high school next year.

Miranda Chauke