Sekgoma JSS teachers, learners struggle amidst severe shortages

Originally designed as a nine-stream school, Sekgoma JSS has expanded to accommodate 18 streams due to increased enrolment. This rapid growth has overwhelmed the school’s limited resources, leaving it in urgent need of at least 10 additional classrooms. Currently, class sizes range between 40 and 45 learners, significantly affecting the student-teacher ratio and the overall quality of education.

Poor academic performance in the Chobe region has further intensified concern. The issue came into sharp focus recently following the release of Junior Secondary School examination results, where schools in the area ranked amongst the worst performers nationally.