Hope for matrics who wanted better results

Failing your matric or not achieving the results you hoped for, can be quite a shock to the system. However, now is not the time to be despondent, as there are numerous options to consider. If you’ve passed matric but you haven’t achieved your desired results your first option would be to apply for a remark if you think that you did better than what your final results indicate. You can apply for a remark either at your school or district education office in your province,” Cronje explains.

Your second option, in this case, would be to register for supplementary exams and take another opportunity at improving your symbols. The Department of Education has set down May/June annually as a period where candidates can improve their results or complete outstanding results via supplementary exams. Remember to apply for supplementary exams before the closing date.” 

The Second Chance programme enables learners to write supplementary exams for a maximum of two subjects in order to meet the pass requirements of the NSC examinations. These exams are written after learners have received a total of 12 hours of face-to-face classes to give them the best chance of passing. When it comes to supplementary exams, you cannot return to your school to re-attend classes. Instead, you’ll have the option of attending classes at a community college or a private learning institution,” she explains.

The 21st century has paved the way for an alternative form of education that is built on the latest technology and offers a new and innovative option to learners of the digital age, with all the elements of a traditional school, but adapted to your own lifestyle. Learners who would therefore like to repeat Grade 12 can do so from the comfort of their own homes or even while they are working.”

Remember this is a matric certificate, one of many challenges you will face in your life. But just like other challenges, we sometimes make mistakes and sometimes we do an excellent job. Regardless, the best we can do is to give it our best shot and if it doesn’t work out as planned, there’s always a second chance. Do not allow your matric results to define who you are or whether you consider yourself a success or not. Nothing can define who you are. Only you can.”