OPPOSITION Mkoba South legislator John Kuka has expressed concern at the pupil-teacher ratio that has seen schools introducing hot-sitting to cater for more children at learning institutions.
Speaking at Budiriro B Independent School in Gweru, where he donated two tonnes of cement towards the construction of a classroom block during the weekend, Kuka said schools should prioritise learning facilities for the betterment of education in the country.
Most schools in urban centres across Zimbabwe have been forced to introduce hot-sitting because of a serious shortage of classrooms across the country.
“When I learnt that Budiriro B college was in the process of constructing more blocks, I said to myself I should donate towards this worthy cause. We see most schools engaging in hot-sitting because of inadequate learning facilities and the teacher-pupil ratio. So we are saying there should be more classroom blocks so that our children can have better education facilities,” he said.
The Mkoba South legislator also donated African traditional kits to the school to enhance the school's heritage studies.
“I was disheartened when I was called to this school at a prize-giving ceremony and children were using buckets instead of traditional drums. So I just decided to donate a full traditional kit to the school. Children need to learn more about our tradition and they need these kits,” Kuka said.
Budiriro B college director, Alson Vutabwashe, commended Kuka for the cement and traditional kit donation, adding that it would go a long way in improving the education of children.
“We would like to thank the legislator for the kind donation as it has advanced our endeavours in educating our children,” he said.
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The school development committee chairperson, Happison Jera, said schools should focus on providing the best facilities to children.
“The parents and guardians of children should forge a strong alliance with schools to enhance the education of our children,” he said.
