Last day at school for 2011 Grade 12’s

By Khanyisa Tabata
14 October 2011

Today thousands of Grade 12 learners experience the last day of their school career before they begin writing their National Senior Certificate examinations.

Western Cape Minister of Education Donald Grant spokesperson Bronagh Casey says we are confident in the Class of 2011 and their abilities they have worked hard and have remained focused throughout the school year.

“We are especially pleased with the enthusiasm shown in our Grade 12 programmes, this year we saw a marked increase in attendance at our tutoring and telematics programmes and holiday schools.
“On Monday, the first examination will take place with around 9 000 learners will sit down to complete the Computer Applications Technology Practical examination, said Casey.

She adds that the first of the written examinations will take place on the 24th of October, with English First Additional Language, Home Language and Second Language.

“The last of the scheduled exams will be written on the 1st of December with Religious Studies Paper 2 and Design,” said Casey.

Results are expected to be released on the 5th of January 2012.