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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.

Editor's Comment
Depression is real; let's take care of our mental health

It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...

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