Mater Spei students urged to up their game

Mater Spei students queuing to get inside the school FILE PIC
Mater Spei students queuing to get inside the school FILE PIC

FRANCISTOWN: Lawrence Lecha, a distinguished lawyer and alumnus of Mater Spei College, has urged students to strive for academic excellence and restore their revered institution to its former glory.

Mater Spei College, historically one of the top-performing senior secondary schools in the country, faced an unexpected setback in the 2022 Botswana General Certificate Secondary School (BGCSE) results, ranking seventh nationally.

This outcome, contrary to the school's long-standing reputation as a leading institution in Botswana, has raised concerns. During the recent Mater Spei College prize-giving event, Lecha voiced his apprehensions and emphasised the need for students to raise their academic standards. "We depend on you for that," he said.

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