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WCED calls on parents to support Grade 12s in final exam countdown

71 300 full-time NSC candidates will sit for the exams in the province

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is urging parents and guardians to provide support to Grade 12 learners as they enter the final countdown to their matric examinations. Minister Jaco Londt has emphasized the importance of this period, which is both an exciting and stressful time for the learners. With 71,030 full-time National Senior Certificate candidates set to sit for the final exams on November 25th, the WCED has encouraged those who are struggling, or concerned about a learner's mental health, to seek assistance from the department.

School staff can consult with district support teams, while the Safe Schools Hotline can connect learners with help from sister departments and non-governmental organizations.

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