Rössing donates library books to Omusati school
The academic performance of learners in rural areas is influenced by several external factors, including fluctuations in weather conditions in drought-stricken areas.
However, a significant obstacle they encounter when seeking an education that would enable them to pursue higher studies is the absence of a solid foundation in English, as noted by Joanna Hango, a librarian at Shaanika Nashilongo Secondary School in Okahao, Omusati Region.
Hango said there is an urgent need for nationwide efforts to address child literacy and help learners boost their knowledge and skills in order to build their future livelihoods.
Key to education
She was speaking at the handover of 200 books to the school library from the Rössing Foundation last week.
"We have a poorly equipped library with outdated books, so this foundation responded positively to our request for the donation of books," Hango said.
She revealed that the foundation has been supporting the school for the past two years when they offered support to the grade 12 advanced subsidiary (AS) learners in advanced practicals for biology, chemistry and physics.
"Our learners outperformed on all these subjects, and we will forever be grateful for that. Thank you for the support," Hango told Rössing Foundation manager for academia, Lysias Uusiku.
Benefits of reading
Uusiku said that the foundation has earmarked a total of 5 328 library books to be donated to various school libraries across the county. Recently, 200 books were donated to JP Brandt Primary School (PS), 170 books were donated to Katora Primary School, Tutaleni High School in the Erongo Region received 200 and 170 were given to Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Senior Secondary School.
He said the benefits and roles of libraries in schools and communities cannot be overemphasised.
"School libraries are the backbone of our information structure, building a solid foundation for the literacy skills of learners and inculcating a reading culture," Uusiku said.
However, a significant obstacle they encounter when seeking an education that would enable them to pursue higher studies is the absence of a solid foundation in English, as noted by Joanna Hango, a librarian at Shaanika Nashilongo Secondary School in Okahao, Omusati Region.
Hango said there is an urgent need for nationwide efforts to address child literacy and help learners boost their knowledge and skills in order to build their future livelihoods.
Key to education
She was speaking at the handover of 200 books to the school library from the Rössing Foundation last week.
"We have a poorly equipped library with outdated books, so this foundation responded positively to our request for the donation of books," Hango said.
She revealed that the foundation has been supporting the school for the past two years when they offered support to the grade 12 advanced subsidiary (AS) learners in advanced practicals for biology, chemistry and physics.
"Our learners outperformed on all these subjects, and we will forever be grateful for that. Thank you for the support," Hango told Rössing Foundation manager for academia, Lysias Uusiku.
Benefits of reading
Uusiku said that the foundation has earmarked a total of 5 328 library books to be donated to various school libraries across the county. Recently, 200 books were donated to JP Brandt Primary School (PS), 170 books were donated to Katora Primary School, Tutaleni High School in the Erongo Region received 200 and 170 were given to Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Senior Secondary School.
He said the benefits and roles of libraries in schools and communities cannot be overemphasised.
"School libraries are the backbone of our information structure, building a solid foundation for the literacy skills of learners and inculcating a reading culture," Uusiku said.
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