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Matriculants can use their nearest Drakenstein library to prepare for exams


29 October 2024 | Press Releases

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17 October 2024​

 With the national matric exams starting this coming Monday, 21 October 2024, Drakenstein Municipality is supporting its matriculants by making 17 of the Municipality's libraries available for study purposes.

At the libraries, matriculants can access study guides as well as online past exam papers and answers, provided by the Western Cape Education Department. Comfortable study-friendly areas have been created in the libraries with posted notices to inform other library users that learners are studying here and need silence.

Some of the libraries facilitate peer support groups, where academically stronger students tutor peers who might be struggling with specific subjects. The libraries also offer Wi-Fi services, and matriculants interested in applying for tertiary education can access the Internet.

Councillor Stephen Korabie, Executive Mayor of Drakenstein Municipality, has issued a message of well wishes for the matrics of Drakenstein: “We all know this is a stressful time, but I urge you to take a moment to recognise all you have accomplished so far. Your dedication, perseverance and commitment have brought you to this pivotal point in your life. Trust in your preparation, stay focused and believe in your potential. The entire community of Drakenstein is cheering you on, and we are optimistic that you will make yourselves, your teachers and your parents proud."

For home study, matriculants can access past exam papers at wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za.

The Drakenstein libraries are located at:

  • Paarl Library, corner of Market Street and Main Road, Paarl
  • Drakenstein Library, Paulus Street, Paarl East
  • Groenheuwel Library, corner of Bartholomew and Deborah Streets, Paarl East
  • Mbekweni Library, corner of Mphakalasi and Matukata Streets, Mbekweni
  • Wellington Library, Jan van Riebeeck Road, Wellington
  • Wellington Readers' Library, Coode Street, Van Wyksvlei, Wellington
  • Gouda Library, Malva Street, Gouda
  • Saron Library, Claremont Street, Saron
  • Bergrivier Library, Haaskraalpad, Wellington
  • Groenberg Library, corner of Hawequa Gevangenis Road and Groenberg Primary School
  • Hermon Library, Daisy Street, Hermon
  • Klein Drakenstein Library, Keerweerder Road, Klein Drakenstein, Paarl East
  • Nieuwedrift Library, corner of Nieuwedrift Primary School, Northern Paarl
  • Ronwe Library, corner of Ronwe Primary School, Lustigan Road, Paarl
  • Simondium Library, Watergat Road, Simondium
  • Windmeul Library, corner of Windmeul Primary School, Windmeul
  • Chicago Mini Library at the Paarl East Thusong Centre, Van Der Stel Street, Paarl East

 

Library hours: 

  • Mondays and Tuesdays: 09:00–18:00
  • Wednesdays and Thursdays: 09:00–17:00
  • Fridays: 10:00–15:30
  • Saturdays: 09:00–12:00

 

Rural libraries are open during school times, closing at 16:00 from Mondays to Thursdays and at 15:30 on Fridays. They are closed on Saturdays.

 

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Issued by: Communication and Marketing, Drakenstein Municipality


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