
The group of Western Cape matriculants, who this year will sit for the Marine Sciences examinations, will be the first in the country and Africa to write exams in this subject.
Western Cape Education MEC, Debbie Schäfer says the subject was introduced as a pilot-project at three of the province’s schools in 2019.
She says the subject is taught in partnership with the Two Oceans Aquarium.
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"Wishing all the very best to our Matrics as you start the final exams of your school career. We have every confidence in you – you've got this!" – WC Minister of Education @DebbieSchafer #CommittoFinish pic.twitter.com/PvnRUhErjD
— WCEDNews (@WCEDnews) October 27, 2021

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) says it has made numerous resources available to help matriculants prepare for their end-of-year examinations.
Education MEC, Debbie Schäfer says with exams kicking off on the 27th of October, it is crucial that Grade 12s spend as much as possible time revising their work in preparation for the exams.
Schäfer urges Matriculants to access the WCED’s online-platforms to do their revision.
Access the ePortal here: https://wcedeportal.co.za/
Access the Telematics programme here: https://wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za/edumedia/telematic-schools-project
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Class of 2021! 13 more days to go, before the start of the 2021 NSC exams. 🗓️ Let's do this!!! 🙌
Find exam past papers here 👉https://t.co/dIIiQTYJeS#CommitToFinish pic.twitter.com/sLhfkjMdfP— WCEDNews (@WCEDnews) October 13, 2021

The Western Cape Education Department encouraged matriculants, over the age of 18, to get their Covid-19 vaccination as soon as possible.
The WCED says if pupils get their injection this week still they would have two weeks to build up their immunity before the exams kick off.
This year’s matric examinations will start on 27 October 2021.
Education MEC, Debbie Schäfer says it’s important that Grade 12s keep themselves safe as they near the examinations.
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We are extremely proud of our eligible matriculants that have made the responsible decision to get vaccinated to protect themselves, their families and their friends against COVID-19 and to give themselves the best opportunity to remain healthy ahead and during their final exams. pic.twitter.com/BtrJidwRjX
— WCEDNews (@WCEDnews) October 13, 2021
Zinathi Mqombothi has decided to get the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of the 2021 NSC exams as she wants to complete her matric year. #LetsDoThis pic.twitter.com/hMipUUwotv
— WCEDNews (@WCEDnews) October 11, 2021

The Western Cape Education Department says the first 50 of Western Cape teachers received their Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 injection yesterday.
MEC for Education Debbie Schafer says the vaccination program will be further expanded, over the next few days, to reach as many teachers and school staff as possible.
She says teachers in rural areas will receive their injection from Friday.
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WC Minister of Education @DebbieSchafer says that this is the start of getting back to normality in our schools. She thanks the role that teachers, staff and officials have played during this pandemic. #Letsdothis pic.twitter.com/Uflt99uJ0W
— WCEDNews (@WCEDnews) June 23, 2021
Eugenia Paulo Goagoses from Masiphatisane Primary is the first educator in the province to get vaccinated! #Letsdothis pic.twitter.com/BNTHI5NyL5
— WCEDNews (@WCEDnews) June 23, 2021