By Pempho Nkhoma

Blantyre, May 20, Mana: South Lunzu Primary School Alumni Association on Saturday visited their former school in Machinjiri with an aim of motivating and encouraging Standard 8 learners ahead of Primary School Leaving Certificate Examination (PSLCE) which starts on May 22, 2024.

The Association's Publicity Secretary, Ernest Kuleti, told Malawi News Agency that since the examination dates are approaching they thought it wise to visit their former school and speak with candidates to encourage them to come up with good grades.

"We went there to have motivational talks with candidates and encourage them ahead of the examinations, we told them that they have to be focused,” Kuleti said.

After giving the word of encouragement to the candidates, the group provided writing materials including pens, lead pencils and a mathematical ruler to each candidate to be used during examinations.

In a separate interview, Hendrina Mphenzi, Head teacher for South Lunzu Primary School commended the alumni's visit saying the initiative will give confidence to the learners because they will know that in the past others performed well in their PSLCE from the same school and now is their time and can do the same.

"It was an important visit because learners will be confident that they can also perform well during examinations after hearing how the former candidates performed,” she said.

South Lunzu Alumni Association was formed in 2023. This is the second time they have visited the school.

In February, 2024 the alumni conducted a tree planting programme. In the meantime, they have plans to assist the school with teaching materials and award top performing students.