Durban — With fewer than 25 days to the start of the matric final exams, educational initiatives across the Pinetown and King Cetshwayo districts are doubling efforts to ensure pupils are well prepared.
The urgency was highlighted during recent visits by educational leaders, including the chief director for curriculum and assessing academic progress, Sindi Zakuza-Njakazi.
On her visit to Ohlange High in Inanda, Zakuza-Njakazi emphasised the importance of using all available resources, particularly the departmental booklet designed to aid students with their preparations for the exams.
“It is crucial that every learner makes the most of these resources to achieve their best,” she said.
In the King Cetshwayo District, geography learners at Thembimfundo School are participating in post-test assessments to reflect on their academic growth and readiness for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, set to start in October.
As the countdown to the exams continues, the combined efforts of educators, district leaders and students are aimed at fostering a culture of achievement and resilience, setting the stage for success in the exams.
Meanwhile, the uMlazi District has hosted a five-day spring maths, science and technology camp which ends on Friday (today).
District director Sbo Nkosi echoed the call to action, urging learners to aim high and strive for excellence and positioning the Pinetown District as a leading educational hub in the province.
On a motivational note, Sanele Gamede, a career coach and lecturer from the University of Johannesburg, emphasised the importance of purpose in studying.
“Pupils should focus on their dreams and aspirations, as a lack of direction can lead to failure. Studying should not be seen as a burden but as a stepping stone to achieving their goals,” he said.
Amid the matric preparations, the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Sipho Hlomuka, said his department has been addressing critical issues within the educational system, including school violence and infrastructure development with the opening of Battlefields Primary School.
Hlomuka recently visited alleged crime-affected schools such as Mukelani Primary and Verulam High School to implement measures to enhance safety in schools.
He also collaborated with unions to address staffing needs and optimise educational resources.
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