Well done to all matriculants

LET us celebrate the success of the matriculants, who will be basking in their glory.

We need to fully support them as they enter the next critical phase in their lives.

Last year was disruptive for all Grade 12 pupils. KwaZulu-Natal achieved a matric pass rate of 76.8%, which is a slight decrease from the previous year of 77.6%.

I don’t think it will be fair to compare the results with previous years. In spite of the decrease, most achievers set high standards and through diligence and hard work they were able to attain excellent results.

My plea to our MEC for Education, Kwazi Mshengu, is to surround yourself with top educationists to plan a way forward for far better results for 2022.

I am positive we will achieve a turnaround strategy.

For those who did not fare well, they must be encouraged to pursue other options available to them.

I urge parents to fully support their children so that they achieve their goals.

It is important to take extra care during this difficult period.

It is also time for the Department of Education to demote principals from underperforming schools.

Remember, education is the most powerful weapon to change the world. To all those who are disappointed with their results, remember the saying of Nelson Mandela: “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

DHAYALAN MOODLEY

Mobeni Heights