1. The Western Cape Education Department has prepared a Tips for Success booklet for each of the Western Cape’s 2019 National Senior Certificate (NSC) candidates to assist them with their examination preparations. The booklet provides study tips, examination tips, bursary information, tips for success and other useful information.
2. The booklet should be presented to each Grade 12 candidate during the first term of 2019.
3. In addition to booklets for the candidates, additional booklets per school will be included for every Grade 12 teacher. The booklets will be delivered by district officials to all high schools by 31 January 2019.
4. 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.
5. In order for these booklets to have the desired effect of assisting candidates with their examination preparations, it is strongly recommended that teachers mediate the content of the booklet with their Grade 12 classes and encourage candidates to read it.
6. Past NSC examination question papers and marking memoranda can be accessed at https://wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za/documents/Matric/matric-n/index.html
7. Principals are kindly requested to bring the contents of this minute to the attention of all members of staff.


SIGNED: PAD BEETS
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL: CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT
DATE: 2018:12:18