Six Secondary Schools Commence Mock Examinations with 35 Seminarians Taking Part
Six Secondary Schools Commence Mock Examinations with 35 Seminarians Taking Part
By Baraka John
In a collaborative effort to enhance the readiness of senior four candidates for the upcoming National Examination, thirty-five seminarians from St. Joseph Minor Seminary have joined a cohort of 205 students sitting for mock examinations at Kings College in Yambio. The examinations commenced this morning29th July 2024 with the English language paper, marking the start of a rigorous assessment period.
Six secondary schools are participating in this year’s mock exams: Kings College, the host, St. Joseph Minor Seminary, Bangasi Academy, Franco Phone, Yambio Model, and Naduru Evening Secondary School.
Mr. Amati Henry, the chairperson of the mock examination committee and head teacher at St. Joseph Minor Seminary, spoke to Anisa Radio about the importance of these exams noting that “The mock examination was initiated last year by teachers from four secondary schools in the area. This year, we have seen an increase in the number of schools registered to participate, stressing that mock exams are very essential to assess and gauge the level of preparation for the National Examination,” he explained.
Henry also added that the mock examination will allow candidates to assess their readiness and identify areas where they may need to intensify their efforts. “It’s the same purpose for which we have done this year. We like the candidates to prove themselves, justify themselves, and assess whether they have prepared enough to sit for the National Examination. So, in an event when a candidate is not prepared, there is still room for that candidate to double efforts to do more.”
The same sentiment was echoed by the candidates themselves, who recognized the value of this preparatory exercise. Gaaniko Emmanuel Henry, a student from Kings College, described the mock examination as a crucial step in understanding the format and difficulty of the National Examination. “The first paper was good because it was an English language. When you go for mock, you assess your ability to see if you are going to do well in the national examination,” he said.
Tandu Jennifer Luize Mukanga, a candidate at Yambio Model, also acknowledged the importance of mock exams as essential tools for preparation. “Mock exams help us prepare for the South Sudan Secondary School Certificate Leaving Examination. They give us a clue on how the National Examination will be set and help us improve our readiness,” she noted.