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The Department of Basic Education (DBE) requested, in Circular E28 of 2015, that candidates registered to write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations sign a pledge committing themselves to comply with the examination code of conduct. |
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The National Pledge-Signing Ceremony is scheduled to take place on 16 October 2015 at 10:00 at each of the public schools participating in the 2015 NSC examination. Independent schools writing the DBE NSC examinations are also requested to participate in the Pledge-Signing Ceremony. |
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Schools should make copies of the NSC Examination Pledge (Annexure A) for each Grade 12 candidate. |
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Schools must inform Grade 12 candidates that the signing of the pledge is voluntary. No candidate may be forced to sign the pledge against their will. |
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On 16 October 2015 or on a suitable alternative date, an assembly of all Grade 12 candidates should be convened as part of their orientation and preparation for the writing of the NSC examinations. |
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During the principal’s address, the examination rules on the reverse side of the admission letter should be read to candidates. |
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Candidates should be asked to read the pledge aloud and, after the pledge has been taken by all candidates, they should be allowed to sign it. |
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Where possible, photocopies should be made of the signed pledges so that a copy can be retained by the school as part of each candidate’s records. |
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Where it is not possible to make photocopies of the signed pledges, the original pledge should remain with each NSC candidate so that they can keep it in the same folder as their admission letter, which must be in their possession for the duration of the 2015 NSC examinations. |
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Principals are kindly requested to ensure the appropriate conduct of the pledge-signing ceremony at their school. |
SIGNED: PA VINJEVOLD
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2015:10:09
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