18 Aug 2024

Unruly behaviour among pupils is among the biggest contributing factors to poor academic results in schools.

Her Excellency First Lady Ms Neo Masisi appealed to Diratsame Junior Secondary School (JSS) pupils in Moshupa on Saturday that continuing to engage in unruly behaviour would prevent them from contributing to the attainment of Vision 2036’s dream of achieving prosperity for all.

Ms Masisi, who donated P15 000 to the school’s fundraising activities for this year’s prize-giving ceremony, said without a good education, they would be in no position to help society grow.

Regarding the importance of sport and physical activity, she noted that both were good for overall good health and could also contribute to personal and financial development.

She said sport also built discipline, a trait that she said was necessary for success in life.

Ms Masisi pledged that she would give P1 000 and P500 cash prizes to pupils who would attain Merit and Grade A respectively, during this year’s Junior Certificate Examinations.

Diratsame JSS school head, Mr Phemelo Sejabosigo emphasised the importance of good results, saying they prepared pupils for a better life in future.

He also complained of unbecoming behaviour especially by boys, saying the situation was so bad that 11 boys were recently suspended from school due to unruly behaviour.

Mr Sejabosigo also informed Ms Masisi that shortage of classrooms was a constraint to effective teaching and learning at the school, noting that they did not have enough classrooms to accommodate the over 560 learners.

Sharing the objectives of the sponsored walk, Ms Grace Ramontsho said it formed part of the fundraising activities for the prize-giving ceremony set for September 13.

Ms Ramontsho said the prize-giving ceremony was an important motivating factor for learners that could help contribute to the improvement of results. Ends