Our Education System Is At Crossroads

Has the nation given up on the education system so much so that when the Botswana General Certificate Secondary Education (BGCSE) show a pass rate of 24.05%, there is indifference?

The 2017 results, as announced by the Botswana Examinations Council (BEC) executive secretary, Professor Brian Mokopakgosi, on Friday said this year 24.05% candidates from government and government-aided schools were awarded Grade C or better in five syllabi compared to 25.46% in 2016, showing a decline of 1.41 percent.

The decline is marginal, but is that the best we can produce? St Joseph’s College came top at 52.75%, followed at a distance by Mater Spei College with a paltry 39.95%.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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