The final countdown: Grade 12 pupils speak about exam pressure and university dreams

AS THE final exams approach, Grade 12 pupils from Verulam Secondary share their diverse study methods, stress management techniques, and university aspirations.

- MONISHKA GOVENDER

From mechanical engineering to actuarial science, these matric pupils reveal how they are tackling the last school hurdle before embarking on their future careers.

With the exams set to start on October 21 - a day after Diwali - many pupils said they had mixed emotions - stress, anticipation and reflection.

Matric is the culmination of years of hard work at school and the final hurdle before pupils embark on tertiary studies or employment.

Verulam Secondary School pupils spoke to the POST recently about their preparation ahead of the exams, which will end on November 27.

Cayden Packreeappen, 18, of Ottawa, said he was stressed about the exams.

“I prepared well for the trials this month, but I am now beginning to feel the pressure of the final exams. But I keep reminding myself that I only need to do my best for myself and no one else.

“My favourite subject is maths and I am currently the top pupil for the subject, so I hope to do well in the finals.”