THE Member of Parliament (MP) for Lupane East, Siphathisiwe Machangu, joined the Anglican Church in commissioning the newly established St Cecilia School at St Paul’s Kabela, Matabeleland North Province on Monday.
Machangu described the establishment of the school as a critical step in advancing inclusive development and improving learning opportunities for children in Lupane and surrounding areas.
“Education is the foundation upon which communities are transformed and nations are built," she said during the commissioning ceremony,” she said.
“When we invest in schools such as St Cecilia, we are investing in the future of our children, our communities and our country.
“No child should be disadvantaged because of where they are born, and this school is a practical response to that challenge.”
Highlighting the Education 5.0 policy, Machangu said the approach was central to equipping learners with skills relevant to modern socio-economic demands.
“Education 5.0 is not just about teaching in classrooms. It is about research, community service, innovation and industrialisation. It is about producing problem-solvers who can contribute meaningfully to national development,” she said.
She commended the Anglican Church for its long-standing role in complementing government efforts in education delivery, particularly in rural and marginalised communities.
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“Churches have always been reliable partners in development,” Machangu said.
“The Anglican Church continues to demonstrate that when we work together as government, churches and communities, we can achieve far more for our people.”
The MP said the establishment of St Cecilia School would significantly reduce the distances travelled by learners, a challenge that has affected school attendance and performance in the area.
“Our children have been walking long distances to access education,” she said.
“This school will ease that burden and create an environment where learners can thrive.”
Community leaders welcomed the development, describing it as a milestone that would improve education outcomes and contribute to broader social and economic progress in Lupane.
