Passing matric begins at start of school year
reader letter > By reader letter - 02 March 2021 - 09:16
A total of 440,702 grade 12 pupils passed last year s matric exams. File photo.
Image: Veli Nhlapo
The hard work by matric pupils throughout the year comes to light at the end of the year, when the results are announcement.
As a country we focus on the results and not the hard work behind the matric year. That is why you hear decrying dismal performances by some schools.
I still remember one of my teachers telling us that you pass matric during your first days in class, not at the end of the year. It is your attitude, hard work and discipline which will determine your results at the end of the year. ....