WATCH: Palmview pupils begin matric exams with Hindi and Tamil papers
Ten Palmview Secondary School pupils in Phoenix began their matric examinations with Hindi and Tamil papers, citing faith, culture and future university plans as reasons for choosing the subjects.
Ten pupils from Palmview Secondary School in Phoenix commenced their matric examinations with Hindi and Tamil papers, according to the report. Dashen Rampersad, a student from Shastri Park, explained that he chose Hindi due to his religious beliefs and a desire to better understand his culture. He had been studying Hindi since Grade eight and expressed readiness for the exam, having spent numerous hours on revision and participating in motivational school exercises.
Ashara Moonsamy, from Ottawa, shared that she had dedicated the past 10 months to preparing for the final exams, expressing confidence in her academic performance. She chose Tamil due to her cultural pride and found that her Bharata Natyam dancing and Carnatic singing skills were aiding her language acquisition. Aimee Natasan, also from Palmview, selected Tamil to improve her chances of securing a university admission, stating that she is an A student and feeling confident about her performance in the exam.
The National Senior Certificate Examination, which will conclude on November 26, will be taken by over 1.8 million matric students across South Africa. English Paper 3 is scheduled for Wednesday.
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