AS 16 765 full-time and 3 182 part-time pupils in the uThungulu District prepare to write their first matric examination paper on Monday, authorities say logistics and security measures are in place to ensure a credible examination.
Examinations got off to a smooth start on Monday this week as a small batch of pupils in Zululand sat for their Computer Application Technology (CAT) and Information Technology (IT) practical papers.
Zululand Principals were optimistic with the glitch-free start, adding that examination papers were collected on time at the circuit offices on the day of the examination.
‘Everything is under control and running smoothly and we are ready for Monday when 210 pupils sit for the exams. Pupils coped with the CAT exam while the IT paper proved to be more difficult,’ said Empangeni High Principal Zelma Matthee.
At Old Mill High, Principal LM Mbambo said they were expecting ‘nothing less than what had been achieved by matriculants in previous years’.
‘We have been assisting our 228 matrics with afternoon and weekend studies and they are ready.’
At John Ross College, pupils were ‘satisfied’ with the CAT paper on Monday, while 226 pupils in total are finalising preparation for Monday’s final test.
‘We have done everything possible to help and motivate our 190 pupils at Tholokuhle High and are hoping for a good result,’ said Principal VJ Hlatshwayo.
Out of a total of 688 660 candidates, 150 000 pupils will write the final examination in KZN.
Preparations to collect, store and mark this year’s matric results have been finalised.
More than seven million answer scripts will be placed in storage and moved to 117 marking centres across the country waiting to be marked by a selected team of 41 564 markers, who will begin on 1 December.
‘We are 100% confident with regards to the appointment of markers this year and all is on track,’ said KZN Education spokesperson Muzi Mahlambi.
The Zululand Observer wishes all matriculants well in their final examinations.
