Mayor congratulates class of 2013

Speaking after the announcement of the results by the Ministry of Basic Education, Gungubele said it is clear that the country’s level of education is on the right path, even though there is still plenty of room for improvement.

“These children have done us proud. They have raised the bar from the previous year and all we can hope for is an even better performance from the class of 2014,” he said.

“The sooner our children realise that education is the key to success for themselves and, therefore, this country, the better the future prospects of South Africa.”

A former teacher himself, Gungubele also congratulated teachers for their hard work and dedication to their job.

“Educators have a very challenging job and despite the hardships that they come across, year in and year out, they continue to do a sterling job,” he added.

“Not only do teachers educate these children, they also deal with their social challenges and other personal matters and, despite this, they continue to achieve acceptable outcomes.

“Having said that, one must continue to over-emphasise the role of parents in the education of their children.

“Parents have the right to choose the kind of education that shall be given to their children, but, equally important is that they must actively participate in the day-to-day education of their children, so that they can monitor if all is going according to plan. ”

Parents have the obligation of making each and every home in this country a centre of learning.”

He said with all stakeholders working together with government to improve the level of education in this country, the ultimate objective of a high standard of education for the country shall be realised.