Eastern Cape teachers extend extra support to vulnerable 2024 matric candidates! As matriculants across South Africa sit for their final exams, some schools have taken extra steps to alleviate the pressure faced by learners, particularly those from challenging backgrounds, such as child-headed households.
These students often bear responsibilities far beyond their years, which can affect their focus and academic performance.
In response, schools like Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School in the Eastern Cape are going the extra mile to ensure that no learner is left behind during this crucial time.
Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School, located in the rural area of Middleburg, faces numerous challenges, including limited infrastructure and resources. Despite these obstacles, the school managed to achieve a commendable 70% pass rate in 2023.
This year, the school is determined to improve its performance by providing additional support to matriculants, particularly those who come from vulnerable households.
One of the ways the school is helping its learners is by offering extra academic support to ensure that their focus remains strong during the matric exam period.
Teachers at Ekuphumleni have taken on the responsibility of providing tutoring and emotional support, recognizing that many students face personal challenges that extend beyond the classroom. Their efforts aim to give every learner a fair chance to succeed and to help the school improve its overall pass rate.
Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School is also known for its high-performing school choir, which has won numerous accolades in the district. This focus on extracurricular activities complements the school’s commitment to both academic and personal development.
The name “Ekuphumleni,” meaning “to bring comfort,” reflects the school’s broader mission of supporting its learners not just academically but also socially and emotionally.
Despite the obstacles, including the lack of a school hostel, the school’s management remains committed to helping its learners thrive.
Andile Williams, a business studies teacher at the school, highlighted the unique challenges faced by some of the students, particularly those who live in child-headed households or on their own in government-subsidized RDP houses.
The absence of a hostel means the school cannot fully oversee these learners, which poses additional difficulties in ensuring they maintain a structured and supportive environment outside of school hours.
Williams expressed his wish for a hostel facility, saying, “We also have learners who live on their own in RDP houses. The fact that we don’t have a hostel makes it difficult to control those learners. We don’t have total control of them.”
He emphasized that despite this challenge, the school has done everything possible to prepare the learners for their final exams.
Williams is confident in the students’ abilities and believes that their hard work will pay off. Offering words of encouragement, he said, “Hard work kills no one. It is the one that hunts that will make a kill or that will make a catch. Sacrifice, focus, be prepared, and victory is certain. Go there and make a positive impact.”
The nationwide matric exams officially began today, and for the learners at Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School, these exams represent the culmination of years of dedication, perseverance, and sacrifice.
The final exams will run until November 28th, with learners across the country hoping to achieve results that will open doors to future opportunities, whether in higher education or the workforce.
For the learners of Ekuphumleni, the extra support provided by their teachers could make all the difference. By recognizing and addressing the unique challenges faced by these students, the school is not only striving to improve its academic performance but also to uplift the lives of its learners.
The dedication of the staff, combined with the determination of the learners, reflects a shared commitment to success, despite the many difficulties they face.
As matriculants across South Africa take on this important milestone, schools like Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary serve as a reminder of the power of education to change lives and the importance of community support in helping students overcome adversity.
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