Matric Outreach!!! (by Luvuyo Lonwabo Precious Bayeni)
 
The time has come for the Grade 12 to make their mark. The year 2010 was clouded by
happy and sad memories. We saw the World Cup lift up peaople's spirit and unity
within the country, and continent as a whole. That experience was short-lived though
with the Public service strike that dragged forever, needless to say its
consequences still haunt us even today.
 
Despite all this it was then necesseccary for us to reflect back and retrace our
steps in preparing for a climatic end of the year. There is nothing befinting as the
Matric Exam. It is on this note that i decide to continue on my Matric Outreach
programme,despite time not being on my side. The 2010 Matric outreach was more
symbolic in its nature. With the support of Blue Crane Hospice and Youth Zones, we
visited all the 5 High Schools of Blue Crane. The message delivered was that of Hope
and Light. A Devotion "Seeing with your eyes" was shared in all the 5 gatherings. A
candle was then donated to the school with the notion that it will be kept lit
during the entire exam period. The Candle Light would serve as a symbol of hope and
remind the learners not to ive up as there is "light at the end of the tunnel" after
all.
 
I hereby would like to thank the Blue Crane Hospice for their donations with
catering, Youth Zones for the financial assistance. I must alo thank a friend,
colleugue and fellow Board member (Blue Crane Celtics) Mr. Xolani Brander for
availing himself for the visits to Johnson Nqonqoza and Aeroville high. Indeed you
put your words of support into action. Also want to relay my sincere gratitude to
all the School Principals who welcomed the project without any reservations despite
the short notice.
 
In conclusion would like to appeal to the entire community of Blue Crane to support
the Matric learners during this testing time in their lives. Every little effort
that we make in support, will definately make a difference. To the matrics remember
that we are behind you all the way!!!