Good morning fellow matriculants, esteemed teachers and parents, and honored guests. It is an absolute privilege to stand before you today as a former matric learner, tasked with delivering a speech of encouragement and advice to the current matric class. As I reflect on my own journey towards the final year of high school, I am reminded of the challenges, triumphs, and growth that accompanied me throughout this pivotal time in my life. And it is with this in mind that I hope to impart some words of wisdom and inspiration to all of you as you navigate your own paths towards graduation.
