Renthia Kaimbi
Learners from two schools in the Daures Constituency received school uniforms on Friday during a handover event in Uis.
The uniforms were handed over by the minister of industries, energy and mines Modestus Amutse.
Learners from Petrus !Ganeb Secondary School and Brandberg Primary School attended the event.
Amutse said the donation aims to support learners and improve their school experience.
“We do not want any learner to come to school wearing torn or worn-out clothing that may make them feel less confident among their peers. Every child deserves to walk into the classroom with pride and dignity,” he said.
He said proper school uniforms help learners focus in class.
He said learners may struggle to concentrate when they feel uncomfortable about their appearance.
He said the uniforms will help reduce peer pressure and support equal learning conditions.
Amutse said the initiative supports learners’ confidence and sense of belonging.
He said education remains important for development.
He said supporting learners helps them succeed and contribute to their communities.
He said women from Uis helped with sizing and worked with the tailor who made the uniforms.
Amutse called on communities to continue supporting learners and investing in education.
