1. The Western Cape Education Department has prepared the Tips for Success booklets for each of the Western Cape's 2011 National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates to assist them with their examination preparations. The booklet provides study tips, examination tips, the examination timetable, bursary information, tips for success and other useful information.
2. The intention is that a booklet should be presented to each Grade 12 learner before the end of the first term.
3. In addition to booklets for the candidates, a maximum of 20 additional booklets per school will be included for the teachers of Grade 12 subjects. The booklets will be delivered by district officials to all high schools by 25 March 2011.
4. The principal, or a delegated member of staff, will be required to acknowledge receipt of the booklets after ensuring that the number of booklets delivered corresponds with the number of Grade 12 learners in the school, as indicated on the accompanying CEMIS list. The person receiving the booklets must provide the following information on the accompanying form:

  • His or her name, ID number and signature
  • The name and address of the school
  • The school stamp
  • The date of delivery
  • The number of booklets received in English and/or Afrikaans for NSC candidates
  • The number of booklets received for Grade 12 teachers

A copy of the form must be kept by the school and the original must be returned to the district office for the attention of the chief curriculum adviser.
5. Should the number of booklets delivered to the school be incorrect, please contact your district office. Excess booklets must be returned to the district office.
6. In order for these booklets to have the desired effect of assisting candidates with their exam preparations, it is strongly recommended that teachers discuss the content of the booklet with their Grade 12 classes and encourage candidates to read it.
7. The past NSC examination question papers and memoranda can be accessed from http://www.education.gov.za/Examinations/PastExamPapers/tabid/351/Default.aspx.
8. Kindly bring the content of this minute to the attention of all members of staff.


SIGNED: BK SCHREUDER
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT
DATE: 2011:03:08

CEMIS list  (size: 29 KB)
Delivery of grade 12 tips for success booklets in 2011  (size: 24 KB)