Hon Motshekga mentioned that the bar had been set. The Class of 2013 needed to aim high. Hon Motshekga also acknowledged the sterling support and motivation of parents, guardians and teachers who actually carried the most responsibility in the education chain and all education officials. She expressed gratitude to members of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education for their ongoing guidance, teacher unions for their support and partnership, the business sector that continues to support the Department, both professionally and materially as well as educational non-governmental organisations.