After spending over 10 years in school,from being that 7 year old who just started grade R in a primary level. You journey from grade to grade learning how to deal with issues challenging teenagers. All you are required is to be focus, determined and passionate about getting that Senior Certifitate. 

We had a chat with three matric students Sindiswa Kalipa from (Alberton High School) , Tessa Maepa (Sandown High School) and Kamohelo Nthunya (Glenbrack High School) about their experiences and expectation as this is their final year in high school.

1. What are your expectations for 2015 especially since its your last year???

Sindiswa - My expectations for 2015 are to reach all the academic goals which I have set for myself.

Kamohelo - My expectations for 2015 are to do great in my studies, greater than last year which means distinctions hopefully 4 subjects.

Tessa- My expectations for this year are higher level of education , as a matriculate I expect to do things a little different than I have these past years like work and study effort , less time with friends and more especially be on time for school cause I've been bad at being punctual .

2. When have you felt particularly successful in school? Any proud moments

Sindiswa- I felt successful when I received a scroll for culture, being an item winner.

Kamohelo- My Proudest moment was when I got an award for my favorite subject Life Science and took the 1st position.

Tessa- In grade 9 when I received an award for being an outstanding choir member, Last year when I came out first place for best art practical in the whole grade and finally making it to matric.

3. What was the easiest part of school and the hardest part?

Sindiswa - Grade10 was the easiest and Grade 9 was the most difficult.

Kamohelo- My Easiest part of school was my lunch breaks and the hardest was waking up in the morning.

Tessa - The hardest part was failing grade 8 and repeating it with class mates two years younger than me. The easiest part for me was making friends and meeting new people.

4. What is your favorite subject and why??? 

Sindiswa- My favorite subject is History. Its a subject I have been interested in from a young age because I believe history is a very important aspect of our lives.

Kamohelo- Life Science is my favorite! Its all because of my lovely teacher and my interest in the content of the subject.

Tessa- My favorite subject is Visual Arts; I love visual arts because art comes naturally to me. It kind of completes me.

5. What is your advice to your fellow matriculates and other grades?

Sindiswa - My advice to all of 2015's matriculates and other grades is that you should keep focus and most importantly DONT procrastinate.

Kamohelo- Study hard but make time for having fun coz its good for balancing the state of mind.

Tessa - I advise them to never feel intimidated by other students at their schools , to always try their very best to focus and understand that school is there to help channel their lives and future and most importantly to never give up cause age is just a number .


6. Finally what are your plans after school.... have you started applying for next year and what do you want to study for or you want to take a gap year?

Sindiswa- After school I want to complete a degree in International Relations or Political sciences.

Kamohelo-If everything goes according to plan, Im pursuing studies to study TV and Radio Broadcasting" but if not I will be taking a gap year to work abroad to build up funds.

Tessa- I'm not taking a gap year because I'm already old and I believe its a waste of time. I haven't applied yet but I'm going to study artisan.