Japanese Government Hands Over New School Block to Moses //Garoëb

On the 11 June, a handing over ceremony of a new school block which was funded by the government of Japan through its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) was held at the Moses //Garoëb Primary School in Moses //Garoëb Constituency, Khomas region.

Hideaki Harada, ambassador of Japan, officiated the event and handed over the facility to Katrina Hanse-Himarwa, the minister of education, arts and culture.

“I am informed that all Grade 3 pupils totalling 154, the last groups of pupils currently in the afternoon session, are going to move into the new classrooms, and now can learn in morning time,” Harada said during the ceremony.

“I am very happy to witness that the school has now successfully abolished the platoon system, and all the children can learn in more conducive educational environment. It could not have been possible without untiring efforts and commitment extended by the principal and all the staff members of the school, as well as the members of the community and the ministry team. I am very pleased that Japan can take part in such efforts, under the Harambee spirit towards ‘prosperity for all’.”

The Moses //Garoëb Primary School was established in 1998 in response to the growing population in the area after independence. It currently accommodates 1 263 pupils from pre-primary to Grade 7 with 46 teachers.

The school is located in a disadvantaged settlement with the high poverty rate in Windhoek. On top of the continuous population influx into the area, the introduction of free primary education from 2013 has dramatically increased enrollment. In efforts to accommodating all pupils, the school was forced to follow a platoon (double session) system, sacrificing quality education.

It is with this background that the government of Japan extended a grant amounting to N$833 597.

The grant was utilised to build a new school block consisting of four permanent classrooms and one store room.

– Embassy of Japan

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