Since the 2016 Matric Results Announcement on Wednesday evening, there has been a lot of excitement, nerves, cheers and tears around the country (for some insight into these results, read Mail & Guardian's article). While some school leavers are celebrating the end of a long chapter in their lives, others may feel disappointed or even discouraged [...]
This morning matric learners stepped into exam venues around the country to write their first English paper. Now that the ball is on the role for the whole grade 12 group, I am sure some nerves are setting in. To help you relax and to stay focussed when entering the exam room, try these 5 [...]
The 2016 NSC exams are starting on Monday. Yes, it is that time of the year again (we should start hearing Jingle Bells in busy mall isles soon!) A lot of focus is placed on these exams and I’m sure most Grade 12’s are feeling the pressure from all over. I want you to take [...]
Applying to further education requires you to tick a lot of boxes, making it quite a daunting task! Apart from considering the career fields you want to enter and finding relevant courses that can lead you there (use our 4 Tips to Prepare for Further Education to make sure you make this decision in an informed way), [...]
Is all the talk about tertiary applications leaving you confused or even anxious? All the information leaving you overwhelmed? Do you find it challenging to figure out what information you need and where to find it? We know how you feel!! When you prepare yourself for applying to further education, it is important that [...]
During the school holidays I conducted a workshop with a group of 25 Grade 9 learners from the Leisure Education Trust. Before the workshop commenced, learners were asked why they think choosing their grade 10-12 subjects is such an important task to undertake. They mentioned that their subjects can lead them to certain career fields, [...]
Written by Philip du Plessis, on behalf of Amanda van der Vyver When it comes to finding the right job, we have it tough. These days more people dread their work than those who are head over heels in love with their daily eight-hour shift. So much so that an international polling organisation has found [...]