Winter bites helpless students

Thursday, June 23, 2016

Shortage of classrooms continues to be the government's biggest challenge

FRANCISTOWN: As winter’s cold temperatures continue to bite, students in the north of the country endure frigid temperatures due to classroom shortages.

One of the schools hit by shortages of classrooms is Selepa Junior Secondary School (JSS), with about three classes attending their lessons in the open.

Parents are worried and fear that the problem may lead to low academic results because students are not taught in an environment conducive for learning. Parents also said this has the potential to demoralise teachers.

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Winter bites helpless students

FRANCISTOWN: As winter’s cold temperatures continue to bite, students in the north of the country endure frigid temperatures due to classroom shortages.

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