Picture: North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi
By OBAKENG MAJE
North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said her department has concluded the Grade 12 Preparatory Examinations that started on 28 August 2023 and finished on 22 September 2023 with no major incidents reported.
Motsumi lauded teachers and learners for successful exams.
“On behalf of the department, I wish to thank the school community, namely teachers, learners, and parents for the successful preliminary exams.
“I’d like to extend my gratitude to community members for not disturbing schooling during these crucial times. This is a sign of solidarity in the cause of revolutionising education for an African child,” she said.
Motsumi further said, the schools across the province will have spring camps that will run from 29 September until 8 October 2023 to close content gaps in the problematic areas of learning encountered by learners.
She added that, during this time, schools will be on recess until 11 October 2023.
“I would like to thank teachers, learners and parents for the success of the preparatory exams. On behalf of the department, I wish to thank my esteemed teachers, who held the fort to ensure examinations continue with no major incidents.
“I also thank parents for ensuring that, learners are at school on time and affording them the opportunity to write. The Preparatory Examination forms a vital component of candidates’ final School-Based Assessment (SBA) marks,” said Motsumi.
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