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*Government Neglecting Matabeleland South Schools - Parents* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?yc Villagers in Matabeleland South Province have accused the Government of neglecting schools in the province, which has resulted in many posting a zero pass. Parents who spoke to the Southern Eye said the majority of rural schools suffer from a lack of experienced teachers, learning materials such as textbooks, and a shortage of classroom blocks forcing children to learn under trees. ---------- Latest itel S24 available on Pindula: 128GB storage, 4GB RAM $119 USD WhatsApp: +263715068543 Calls: 0772464000 Buy Online: https://www.pindula.co.zw/market/itel-s24-128gb-22-20240426142756795795/?s=wanews ---------- Some schools have only three teachers taking up Early Childhood Development (ECD) classes up to Grade 7. Peter Sithole, a parent with a child enrolled at Zidere Primary School in Gwanda, said: > The zero percent pass rate is a result of a shortage of teachers. There are only three teachers from ECD level to Grade Seven including the acting deputy head at the school. Matobo Ward 2 councillor Fadrick Siwela said Tudi 2 Primary School in the area registered 0% pass in Grade Seven in 2022. He said: > The other problem is that these schools are always staffed with temporary teachers. > For example, the head of Tudi primary is transferring next term. Experienced teachers are not staying long. At Mhlonhlweni Primary School, learners are holding lessons under a tent after a classroom block had its roof destroyed by a storm in 2019. School Development Committee representative Isaac Ncube said: > Our school infrastructure is not in good shape. There are three teachers at the school with a population of 102 pupils up to Grade Seven. Primary and Secondary Education Ministry spokesperson Taungana Ndoro said: > This issue where schools are recording a zero percent pass rate is also happening in Mashonaland regions but the government has done a lot to correct the situation. > We have introduced online learning, distance learning foundation literacy numeracy and even the introduction of technical high schools. > All these approaches will bear fruits. We will see our pass rate shooting up. Commentators have attributed the zero percent pass rates in Zimbabwean schools to a lack of resources such as textbooks, poor infrastructure, teacher shortages, and poverty. Poverty can also lead to health issues, malnutrition, and other factors that can impact a student’s ability to learn and perform well academically. More: Pindula News _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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