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Loyola girls want day schools converted
2007-04-30 09:39:02
By Correspondent David Mambo
Owners of government and private schools have been urged to change their day schools into boarding to pave the way for improved education in the country.
In a press conference in Dar es Salaam last Friday, members of staff and students` representatives of Loyola High School based in Dar es Salaam said it is high time school owners in the country embarked on a programme to shift from day schools to boarding to enhance quality education.
The press conference was organized to inform the public about a planned fund raising event towards construction of a hostel for girls.
``The school has organised a fundraising dinner to collect money for building dormitories to reduce the daily transport hassle for students in order to improve their performance``, said Jerome Manyahi, the school`s head master.
Students who talked to the press attributed their poor performance in class to transport problems and lack of a conducive environment for studying at homes.
A Form Six student, Amina Sanga said: ``We waste a lot of time travelling to school daily due to congestion in public transport.``
She attributed girl`s poor performance at school to engagement in housekeeping chores once at home instead of studying and the ruthless language by daladala touts as a psychological torture.
``Had we been in boarding school, we could have spent that time for studying and discussion. While at boarding schools students learn how to budget time and money,`` she added.
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