By Doreen Chiwalo

Mwanza, October 25, Mana: Deputy Minister of Education, Nancy Chaola Mdooko has called for joint effort between teachers and parents to address challenges faced by learners.

She made the call in Mwanza on Thursday when she toured Chiwale Primary School on top of Thambani Hills to appreciate challenges the school is facing.

Mdooko said there was need for joint efforts between teachers and parents to address the school’s challenges for the good of learners’ quest for quality education and a brighter future.

She said her visit was a surprise one to appreciate how the school was faring in the provision of child education, staff welfare and housing.

“I am impressed to see the commitment of teachers who climb this hill every day to teach here," said Mdooko.

She pledged that government will construct teachers' houses so that they should stay within the school premises and upgrade the school to a full primary by building additional classroom blocks.

Chiwale Primary School has 4 teachers against 173 leaners in standards 1 to 5.

Head teacher for the school, Eliot Mlera asked the Ministry of Education to send more teachers to the school to address teacher- learner ratio for effective class management,

Councilor for Thambani Ward, Frazer Bandiele asked partners in the district to come forward with various support to improve child education.

“Learner drop out is high due to poor road condition which makes the school inaccessible during rainy season. There is also need to construct additional class room blocks to accommodate learners in senior classes," said Bandiele.

Chiwale Primary School is at Kunkhoma Village, Senior Chief Nthache.