GOVERNMENT WARNS SCHOOLS AGAINST HOLIDAY TEACHING.

EDUCATION

The Ministry of Education and Sports has issued a stern warning against conducting teaching and coaching activities for learners during holidays, as the first term of 2024 approaches its conclusion.Starting on February 5 and ending on Friday, May 2, term one leaves only one week for students to enjoy their break.Despite this, numerous educational institutions have adopted the practice of keeping learners engaged in studies even during holidays.Joyce Moriku Kaducu, the minister of state for primary education, emphasised that such practices will not be tolerated. Minister Moriku also urged parents to pay special attention to the well-being of their daughters during the holiday period, aiming to prevent teenage pregnancies and early marriages.She emphasized the importance of counseling both boys and girls on reproductive health and rights, advocating for abstinence.Additionally, she encouraged parents to instill Christian values, cultural norms, morals, and social etiquette in their children, emphasizing responsible use of social media by monitoring and regulating their access to it.