Parents and teachers have raised serious concerns over delays in academic classes for schools under the United Church Education Authority (UCEP) in Western Province, as students continue to wait for the official start of the school year.
The delay is reportedly due to UCEP’s slow process in posting students and finalizing the reshuffling of teachers to their respective schools.
This has left many students in limbo, unable to attend classes, while teachers remain uncertain about their postings.
A concerned parent expressed frustration over the situation, emphasizing the need for urgent action.
“Our children are eager to learn, but these delays are wasting valuable time. The responsible authorities must act quickly to resolve this,” the concern parent told Solomon Star in an interview.
Teachers have also voiced their concerns, stating that the uncertainty is affecting their ability to prepare for the academic year.
“We need clear directives on our postings so we can properly plan and ensure a smooth transition for the students,” one teacher explained.
Despite mounting concerns from parents and teachers, UCEP has yet to release an official statement addressing the issue.
Stakeholders are now urging the authority to expedite the process and ensure that schools under its administration can commence classes without further delay.
As the waiting period continues, parents and educators hope for a swift resolution to prevent students from falling behind in their studies.
The paper sought comments from the United Church Education Authority to respond on the issue.
Most schools nation-wide have commenced their classes last month based on Ministry of Education advice.
By Ulutah Gina
Solomon Star Gizo
