Heavy rains hammered Sikanduko Junior Primary School this Wednesday, leaving classrooms flooded, books ruined, and walkways washed away. School officials had to move little ones outside for lessons after water damaged their pre-primary rooms. The acting head teacher reported that both the school board chief and local headwoman saw firsthand how badly the learning materials were destroyed.
The school faces major problems beyond just rain damage. More than a thousand pupils must share only two toilets, which fill up almost immediately every day. Kids end up using dangerous pit latrines despite the wet weather. The buildings offer almost no protection against extreme temperatures, making education nearly impossible during hot or cold spells.
The school board chairman claims these problems put everyone at risk. He feels the government keeps ignoring their desperate calls for help. When asked about the situation, the regional education director admitted she hadn't heard about the crisis. She promised to visit the school today to assess the damage before making any official statement.
The school faces major problems beyond just rain damage. More than a thousand pupils must share only two toilets, which fill up almost immediately every day. Kids end up using dangerous pit latrines despite the wet weather. The buildings offer almost no protection against extreme temperatures, making education nearly impossible during hot or cold spells.
The school board chairman claims these problems put everyone at risk. He feels the government keeps ignoring their desperate calls for help. When asked about the situation, the regional education director admitted she hadn't heard about the crisis. She promised to visit the school today to assess the damage before making any official statement.
