19 November 2007
Matric candidates are reminded that they should not include improper
comments when they rewrite the English first language higher grade paper on
Friday, 23 November 2007.
Candidates have expressed their frustrations in having to rewrite the paper
in emails and a few other messages sent to the department and to the media,
have been excessively rude and crude and whilst we recognise the right of
candidates to express their views, a few have been unacceptable.
Candidates are still subject to the Codes of Conduct of their schools, and
the rules and regulations governing the senior certificate examination, of
course apply. The department therefore draws attention to examination
instruction five printed on the back of the matric timetable issued to every
candidate that reads as follows:
"When answering the examination questions, candidates are warned to confine
themselves exclusively to the questions that have been set. If they make any
personal, improper or any other remarks whatsoever, the department may penalise
them at its discretion."
This rule has been in place for many years and rule has been applied from
time to time in the past and we will apply it again, as usual, in all
examinations, if necessary. We do not want candidates to invite any form of
penalty, and we have therefore asked schools to remind candidates about this
ruling before they write the examination on Friday.
Enquiries:
Brian Schreuder
Cell: 082 373 5989
Issued by: Department of Education, Western Cape Provincial Government
19 November 2007
