Monday, October 24, 2022

WC MEC urges ClassOf2022 not to cheat

The Western Cape’s Education MEC, David Maynier, has urged the Class of 2022 not to cheat for the upcoming and the final National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams.

Maynier visited Vista Nova High School in Pinelands, last week to wish matric candidates well for the exams, and witness the signing of their matric Commitment Agreements for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams.

Every matric candidate, along with a parent or guardian, is required to sign the Commitment Agreement, which clearly outlines what behaviour is not acceptable during the exams, and what can happen if the rules are not followed. Among other rules, cellphones and notes are not permitted in the exam room. The agreement also outlines the responsibility of the candidate to report any information or rumour regarding exam irregularities.

PICTURE: Learners from Vista Nova H.S signs Matric Commitment Agreements From left: Imaan Daniels (in front), Kouthar Ismail, Jordan Jafthas, Mekhi De Gruchy (in front)


In 2021, the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) found 9 learners that were in possession of crib notes, and a further 14 brought a cellphone into the exam room.

‘’I urge every candidate to take the agreement very, very seriously. They have signed the formal agreement, and cannot later claim to have not known they could not have notes in the exam room, or have forgotten that they had a cellphone with them,’’ said Western Cape’s Education MEC, David Maynier.

‘’The consequences of such actions are serious: if found guilty, a candidate could be disqualified from the exam, and even be barred from writing up to three subsequent examinations. Criminal prosecution could be instituted should it be found that the candidate is involved in the leakage of any examination question paper,’’ he added.

‘’The severe consequences outweigh any perceived benefit of cheating. It is simply not worth it. Our matrics are old enough to understand the importance of following the rules, and parents also have a responsibility to ensure that their children understand what behaviour is not allowed during their exam period,’’ said Maynier.

The MEC also raised concerns over load shedding. Matriculants are expected to start the 2022 NSC exams on Tuesday, with 11 030 writing Computer Applications Technology (CAT) practical. 927 learners will complete their Information Technology (IT) practical exam on Wednesday.

‘’We hope that Eskom will be able to safeguard the exam times from load shedding, but we nonetheless have clear protocols in place in case of power failures during the practical exams and will monitor the situation closely,’’ said Western Cape’s Education MEC, David Maynier.

Maynier wished matriculants well for their practical exams this week, adding that he’s looking forward to celebrating their results in January.

The rest of the Class of 2022 will sit down on Monday, 31 October, with language papers - English Paper 1, German Paper 1, Gujarati 1, Hindi First Additional Language Paper 1, Hebrew Second Additional Language Paper 1

 

Done By: Mitchum George

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