Picture: Grade 12 learners during a provincial prayer/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said with only 10 days to the final sitting of the Grade 12 National Senior Certificate Examinations, her department calls for divine guidance by organising an inter-denominational intercessory provincial examination prayer from different faith-based organizations.
Motsumi said they held a provincial examination prayer at Botoka Secondary School in Ikageng, Potchefstroom on Thursday. She further said the prayer was paired with the signing of the pledge by the Grade 12 candidates from schools throughout the province.
“They willingly and solemnly signed a promise on, promising to safeguard the integrity of the exams by abstaining from any malfeasance.
“By signing the pledge, learners demonstrated their adherence to the NSC Examination’s Code of Conduct, which stipulates that they would be truthful, refrain from cheating or using illegal materials in the examination rooms and protect the integrity of the examination process,” added Motsumi.
She also emphasized that the intention of the pledge signing is to curb and control examination irregularities. According to Motsumi, the rationale for the pledge is to commit every learner to comply with the examination code of conduct, so that it assists in curbing and controlling examination irregularities.
“Maintain your composure and keep your sights set on your objective. Know that you have all the support of the department, your family, friends, educators, and the rest of the community.
“For the last 12 years, you have been preparing for this moment. Allow nothing to get in your way. I wish you good luck in your examination. Furthermore, the department will maintain strict control over the various locations, where exam papers are kept,” she said.
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