Matriculants in Uitenhage, Despatch and surrounding rural areas such as Rocklands will be treated to a two-hour prayer and motivational session today from 12h00 on the Brandwag High School Sports Field in Mossel Road, Uitenhage, ahead of the 2011 final examinations starting next Monday.
The event is led by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality in collaboration with the Departments of Education and Labour, as well as the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, PE College, and East Cape Midlands College.
The municipality’s Religious Desk in the Office of the Speaker will play a key role in the proceedings.
The Dean of Education in NMMU, Professor Denise Zinn, will deliver a 20-minute motivational speech to encourage the matriculants during session.
About 2,266 learners will receive a good luck stationary kit and a message of support from the Executive Mayor, Cllr Zanoxolo Wayile, study tips and contact details of bursary officers from the participating tertiary institutions and the Department of Labour.
