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The 'unappealing' beautiful concept

They were a beacon of hope, perhaps the right panacea that the doctor had prescribed for teaching and learning.

But it remains a little mystery that a beautiful concept that offered a marvellous and ideal environment for teaching and learning ultimately waned and lost appeal. Now, their fortunes have changed completely. It is rather unfortunate that boarding schools have lost their special place and are no longer as fashionable as they were some four decades ago. Their purpose was academic excellence and many of them lived to expectations.

One is tempted to believe that boarding schools hold answers to the many vexing questions surrounding the delivery of quality and relevant education in schools.

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No room for perjury

It seems some government accounting officers, sworn to tell "the truth, the whole truth, and nothing else but the truth" before Almighty God, may have deliberately lied during the committee’s vital work. If proven, this is not merely unprofessional; it is perjury, a serious criminal offence and it strikes at the very heart of responsible government.The PAC’s role is fundamental. After each financial year, it painstakingly examines how public...

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