I HAD A BALL

Mom of two, Hayley Papier, and other 'Night Schoolers' kap 'it uit at their 2025 matriekafskeid

- BY MARSHA DEAN

HAYLEY Papier, 43 from Lavender Hill, is living proof that you are never too old to learn.

Hayley was one of more than 400 adult 'Night Schoolers' who celebrated their matric ball and valedictory on Friday with Sports Minister Gayton Mckenzie also innie pakkie.

The mom of two dropped out of school in Grade 11 but thanks to Hopeful Leaders Nightschool, she was able to complete her National Senior Certificate.

Hayley explains: "I failed Grade 11. A few years back I would never have admitted that giving priority to having nice times and parties and not making time for school work and studying was the reason.

"It led to me failing a Grade for the first time in my school career."