Ongandjera king hands over stationery worth N$49 000
• Principal encourages more assistance
Home to 129 learners, the majority of whom are from disadvantaged communities, Onamatanga Primary School offers grades zero to seven.
Ongandjera king Johannes Mumpiya handed over stationery to Onamatanga Primary School in the Omusati Region last week.
The donation, valued at N$49 000, was made possible through the Uukwandongo Trust Fund and included exercise books, summary books, pens and pencils, photocopy paper, plastic book covers, glue, sellotape and drawing boards.
In a telephonic interview, principal Johannes Shaanika said the school is still in need of more support and urged Good Samaritans to assist.
“I can confirm that the school is operating in a difficult situation. We have learners from grade one and two together in one class,” he said.
He added that the school is in need of classrooms to accommodate the learners and for effective teaching to take place.
Home to 129 learners, the majority of whom are from disadvantaged communities, Onamatanga Primary School offers grades zero to seven.
The principal said most parents are unable to support their children, adding that learners do not have school uniforms.
Challenges
According to Shaanika, the school is located in one of the remote areas of the region, and the road that leads to the school is not in good condition.
“Our teachers do not have accommodation and are forced to travel long distance to get to the school,” he said.
He added that learners receive one meal each day through the government feeding programme, but they are faced with other challenges.
“Water in the area is issue. We rely on the regional office to supply us with clean water. We can spend up to two weeks without water at the school, and we are forced to use water from boreholes,” he said.
The money they receive from government is not enough to cater for all learners’ needs, he added.
The donation, valued at N$49 000, was made possible through the Uukwandongo Trust Fund and included exercise books, summary books, pens and pencils, photocopy paper, plastic book covers, glue, sellotape and drawing boards.
In a telephonic interview, principal Johannes Shaanika said the school is still in need of more support and urged Good Samaritans to assist.
“I can confirm that the school is operating in a difficult situation. We have learners from grade one and two together in one class,” he said.
He added that the school is in need of classrooms to accommodate the learners and for effective teaching to take place.
Home to 129 learners, the majority of whom are from disadvantaged communities, Onamatanga Primary School offers grades zero to seven.
The principal said most parents are unable to support their children, adding that learners do not have school uniforms.
Challenges
According to Shaanika, the school is located in one of the remote areas of the region, and the road that leads to the school is not in good condition.
“Our teachers do not have accommodation and are forced to travel long distance to get to the school,” he said.
He added that learners receive one meal each day through the government feeding programme, but they are faced with other challenges.
“Water in the area is issue. We rely on the regional office to supply us with clean water. We can spend up to two weeks without water at the school, and we are forced to use water from boreholes,” he said.
The money they receive from government is not enough to cater for all learners’ needs, he added.
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