Councillors propose senior school for Gerald Estates

Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Francistown councillors during one of the council meetings PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

FRANCISTOWN: Councillors have proposed a senior secondary school for Gerald Estates expressing concern over the long distance that students are forced to travel. They made this recommendation when updated on the proposed budget for the city’s Urban Development Plan 4 (UDP4).

The councillors said there is ongoing allocation of residential plots at Gerald Estates, adding that in a few years to come, there will be need for a senior secondary school that has to be catered for in the budget.

Nominated councillor, James Kgalajwe proposed that funds be set aside for a unified secondary school at the Blocks location and a senior secondary school at the Gerald Estates.

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Councillors propose senior school for Gerald Estates

FRANCISTOWN: Councillors have proposed a senior secondary school for Gerald Estates expressing concern over the long distance that students are forced to travel. They made this recommendation when updated on the proposed budget for the city’s Urban Development Plan 4 (UDP4).

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