Shortage of books hits F/town schools

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Public Schools are often beset with material and equipment shortages

FRANCISTOWN: Learners at Selolwe and Mmei Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) have been hit hard by a shortage of exercise books in the first two weeks of the new academic year.

The school heads of both schools revealed at a kgotla meeting that was held at the Monarch Customary Court.

One of the principals, Patrocinia Sebina from Mmei JSS said the problem could be solved by parents helping out. “We are experiencing a shortage of exercise books and it’s upon parents to take responsibility and purchase some of these for their children. The future of your children is in your hands,” she said.

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Shortage of books hits F/town schools

FRANCISTOWN: Learners at Selolwe and Mmei Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) have been hit hard by a shortage of exercise books in the first two weeks of the new academic year.

Ditlhokwe returns after long term injury

Gov’t limits Limpopo crash victims’ burial attendance

Champagne time for Young Stars?

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The projects magazine in collaboration with Stanbic bank launched the future of mining summit 2024

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