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Africa-Press – Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>President Hage Geingob is expected to make a statement on the performance of national exams in response to the dismal 2022 matriculation examination results.<\/p>\n

Only 8 133 pupils, 24%, qualified for tertiary education from the 38 019 candidates who sat for the 2022 national exams.<\/p>\n

The mediocre performance prompted President Geingob to convene an urgent meeting at State House on Friday with the delegation of the ministry, headed by the education minister, Anna Nghipondoka.<\/p>\n

One key element of the closed-door meeting with senior leadership in the education ministry is a report presented to Geingob, detailing the exam performance of learners at the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSCO) and Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) levels.<\/p>\n

In an interview yesterday, education executive director Sanet Steenkamp said it was a warm engagement, where they could put facts on the table, pertaining to education. \u201cThe outcome is that President Geingob will make a statement on Monday [today]. The meeting with his excellency took place in a great spirit, where we presented all the facts honestly,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Additionally, Steenkamp indicated Geingob also expects, through Cabinet, the implementation and cost plan as a result of the outcome of the national conference on education.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a learning curve for all of us. We sat, engaged and committed ourselves once more, as a government, toward the improvement of education,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n

The ED re-emphasised that huge investments have been made in education. During the 2022\/23 national budget, the ministry of education has been allocated N$14.1 billion, equivalent to 19.9% of the budget.<\/p>\n

Therefore, Steenkamp encouraged teachers to continue their roles and functions with dedication.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe greatly value the roles and functions they fulfil. I wish them great strength. I wish our teachers to never give up. Teachers are our resource centre for learners. Teachers should continue to take pride in their work and learn from others,\u201d she advised.<\/p>\n

For learners, Steenkamp encouraged them to study hard and preserve self-discipline. \u201cLearners must start their own growth in learning. The first term only has 96 days, so they must ensure to spend their time in a sound, purposeful and meaningful manner,\u201d she encouraged.<\/p>\n

Equally, she suggests parents start playing their roles in their children\u2019s education, especially access to ICT, and ensure learners pay attention to their work.<\/p>\n

Importantly, Steenkamp said teachers should discuss the reports on the kind of questions likely to be asked in the exams.<\/p>\n

She directed such a report should be reviewed by end of February already.<\/p>\n

Other critical issues she highlighted are performance reviews between classrooms, teachers and principals that should take place in a safe, neutral space.<\/p>\n

As a ministry, she pledged to ensure budgetary allocation to schools is dispatched timely to improve education standards.<\/p>\n

The education minister expressed disappointment with the results, especially the performance of learners at the newly-introduced AS level.<\/p>\n

She also apportioned blame for the high failure rate of many learners due to a lack of teaching in the classrooms.<\/p>\n

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