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Matric Farewell: New Journey awaits

Michelline Nawatises

It may not be as ritualistic as some other coming-of-age celebrations around the world, but the matric farewell is one milestone both parents and teens look forward to with much anticipation. Okay, maybe for teens more than their parents because in the run-up to matric farewell preparations, the only thing getting tested under pressure is mom and dad's purse strings.

The matric farewell marks the end of a long and arduous journey, but it is also the celebration of the next step. The preparation and excitement is overwhelming. It is satisfyingly shocking at the money and time spent designing, making, and buying all manner of clothing, shoes and accessories.

The fact that these grade 12 learners are matriculating is monumental. Teenage years can be very challenging. These learners have their own home challenges to face including; teenage pregnancy, alcoholism, drug abuse, domestic violence, peer pressure etc. In addition there are multitudes of community problems that play in to the tangled web of unlikelihood. It is indeed astonishing that these learners have made it this far, especially given the obstacles along the way. To mention dropping out before the final year is just a drop of the water bucket.

Matric farewell becomes something far more than just a school dance. Of course it is also about the rare chance to dress up; the hair, make-up, shoes, sunglasses, suits, ties, and dresses…and of course the after party!

Photo Competition Rules

First things first, My Zone will attend your matric farewell and upload the pictures on our Facebook and Instagram page.

1. You then have to like and share the pictures uploaded by My Zone, the picture which receives the most likes of the individual school on Facebook will qualify to the second stage of the competition.

2. The top 10 pictures of the individual schools with the most likes on Facebook will be uploaded to Instagram.

3. The first three pictures with the most likes on Instagram out of the Top 10 will win the photo competition.

Take Note: The competition ends on the 21st of November. Make sure to gather those likes!









Upcoming Matric Farewells

School

Date

Windhoek Afrikaans Private School

04 October

Pro-ed Akademie

11October

The Dolphins School

11 October

Westside High School

28 October

Khomas High School

01 November

Namib High School

01 November

Deutsche Höhere Private School

02 November

Delta Secondary School

02 November

Jan Mohr Secondary School

04 November

Coastal High School

07 November

Dawid Bezuidenhout

08 November

Windhoek Technical High School

08 November

Augustineum

08 November

Kuisebmond Secondary School

09 November

Amazing Kids Private School

12 November