Parliament wishes matric class of 2021 well ahead of finals
The National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams begin today (26 October) as learners write English.
THE chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Bongiwe Mbinqo-Gigaba has wished the class of 2021 well for their upcoming final exams.
A total of 897 786 candidates will sit for the NSC examinations at 6 326 public, 526 independent and 326 designated examination centres. Exams are set to conclude on December 7 2021.
“I would like to wish all candidates the best of luck with the upcoming final examinations. I urge them to continue working hard and to keep their focus. I know it has been challenging since your schooling was disrupted due to Covid-19 in 2020, but I am sure you have the support of the whole country. It has truly been a catch-up year for this cohort,” Mbinqo-Gigaba said.
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The chairperson acknowledged that all learners have had a difficult learning year, especially the matric class of 2021, as they have had to catch up on work that was not covered in the curriculum during the 2020 academic year due to serious disruptions caused by the pandemic.
Mbinqo-Gigaba called on parents, family, friends, educators, officials and the community at large to help create the best conditions and environment for learners to study.
“The emotional and mental well-being of students should not be forgotten during this stressful period. I want to also wish teachers, invigilators and markers the best of luck with the task ahead. We want everyone to be at their best to once again ensure credible NSC examinations,” she said.
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