What’s with all the fuss about being in Matric?
So, next year I’ll be in my final year of high school (uni comes next!), but ever since the previous grade twelves left, the school and everyone in it started making a huge fuss about us being in matric.
Personally, I don’t see what the big deal is. Yes, it is your final year, but you know: Get over yourself. I can understand the free gift baskets, the pizzas, the casual days, the special treatment, but there is one thing I cannot stand: People that think they are better than others.
This past week should be an example for everyone. Now that we are the big guys in the school (oh whoopie), the younger kids either grovel at our majesty or try and knock us off our high-horse. Personally, I don’t blame either of those parties because, frankly, it comes from years of tradition. But is it right?
People tell me: “André! Be happy that it is your final year of school and you can order the younger kids around.”
I just think to myself: “Excuse me while I find a container for my joy…”
Regardless, I think we should reconsider all this matric-I-am-holier-than-thou-nonsense. Just because it is your final year, doesn’t make you a better person or make someone else inferioir to you.
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