Parents raise alarm over toilet problems at Walvis school
Toilet failures disrupt learning
Parents of learners at New Senior Primary School in Walvis Bay have raised concerns about non-functioning toilets at the school.
The problem is reported to have persisted since last year.
At a meeting with the school's principal on 14 January, parents were told that learners may be required to stay at home until further notice because of the sanitation problems.
Some parents have rejected the proposal, arguing that every hour of classroom time matters.
"We cannot keep the children at home because they will be behind with their schoolwork, and they have no one to stay with at home," a parent said during the meeting.
Safety concerns
A parent who asked to remain anonymous warned that children could end up on the streets and engage in risky behaviour if they don't attend classes.
Parents have called for urgent repairs, describing the situation as unacceptable.
School principal Monde Kolofu confirmed the ongoing problem and said parents were presented with two options: learners staying at home or continuing with classes despite the sanitation challenges.
She also raised safety concerns, noting that pupils would have to cross two busy roads to access toilet facilities at neighbouring High Hope Primary School – a situation she described as unsafe and time-consuming.
Kolofu confirmed that the matter has been reported to the Walvis Bay circuit inspector for education but that the school is still awaiting a response.
The problem is reported to have persisted since last year.
At a meeting with the school's principal on 14 January, parents were told that learners may be required to stay at home until further notice because of the sanitation problems.
Some parents have rejected the proposal, arguing that every hour of classroom time matters.
"We cannot keep the children at home because they will be behind with their schoolwork, and they have no one to stay with at home," a parent said during the meeting.
Safety concerns
A parent who asked to remain anonymous warned that children could end up on the streets and engage in risky behaviour if they don't attend classes.
Parents have called for urgent repairs, describing the situation as unacceptable.
School principal Monde Kolofu confirmed the ongoing problem and said parents were presented with two options: learners staying at home or continuing with classes despite the sanitation challenges.
She also raised safety concerns, noting that pupils would have to cross two busy roads to access toilet facilities at neighbouring High Hope Primary School – a situation she described as unsafe and time-consuming.
Kolofu confirmed that the matter has been reported to the Walvis Bay circuit inspector for education but that the school is still awaiting a response.
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