By OBAKENG MAJE
2 October 2024- North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi said it’s all systems go for over 41 000 Grade 12 learners, who will be sitting for their National Senior Certificate (NSC) final examinations that will commence on 21 October 2024.
Motsumi, who launched Last Push at MM Sebitloane Special School in Taung last week, urged all Grade 12 learners across the province to study hard and produce good results. She said the North West is targeting top three positions and that is achievable.
“With only 19 days to the year-end examinations, the department has successfully launched its Last Push campaign on Friday. The last push campaign is aimed at assisting Grade 12 learners as they prepare for their final exams.
“A total of 301 learners attended the last push campaign launch along with other education stakeholders, including faith-based organisations, who showed their support for the learners and emphasised the importance of education in community upliftment,” she said.
Motsumi further expressed her pride in the campaign’s success. She added that the launch of the Last Push campaign marks a critical point in their efforts to ensure that no learner is left behind.
“We are pleased with the enthusiasm shown by the learners, and I am confident that this program will help them bridge any remaining knowledge gaps as they prepare for their final exams.
“The support from the community and stakeholders further reinforces our shared goal of seeing our learners excel and reach their full potential as the department thrives to obtain 86-90%, come results announcements,” said Motsumi.
She said the Last Push program is part of the department’s broader initiative to ensure all learners in the province are fully prepared for their upcoming examinations. Motsumi said this launch coincides with the conclusion of the spring camps held across the province, where learners are engaged in intensive revision activities to close any remaining content gaps.
“The department remains committed to providing the necessary resources and support to ensure that all learners are well-equipped for their exams, and the Last Push program is a testament to these efforts,” she said.
Meanwhile, one of the Grade 12 learners, Reatlegile Molenyane (17), who is an aspiring legal professional said: “I’m not yet prepared for the final examinations, but I’m working on it. I would like to study law and eventually have my own firm.
“I know to become an attorney in South Africa, I must get good marks. So, I understand the demand, if I want to embark on this career path. It is vital to start preparing for my final examinations now,” she said.
Another Grade 12 learner, Rebaone Mere shared the same sentiments. She said she wants to pass matric with the right marks and be able to go to university.
“I am working hard to pass my matric and meet the admission requirements of the university. I would like to advise other fellow Grade 12 learners to study hard as well, as the finals are just around the corner.
“They might be feeling overwhelmed, stressed and panicked. However, that is totally understandable and teachers are there to help them to calm down and prepare well,” she said.
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