I AM writing this letter to seek clarity on  some of the things that are happening in education. I hope this letter will be published as early as possible in the interest of our children. The national Grade 9 projects were given to the schools and the students approximately four weeks ago. It is the custom that the subject teachers discuss and guide the students on these projects.

On the basis of the discussions, the students would choose the ones they are more comfortable with. However, the date of submission for some schools has passed or is near, so students would have completed or almost completed their projects. For those who have not completed would have at least bought or gathered up the materials, equipment, etc to be used.

The problem now is, only Tuesday some schools were told that they have to do a new science project. I have some questions: What will happen to the first project?

Do the educators know the cost to prepare the first project?  The students have end-of-term tests, so do they concentrate on that or on the project at this time?  To do a proper project would the students wait now or start early since there are four to be done?

Does the national science coordinator know about this?  When did  the Secondary Officers notify the schools that only Tuesday, 27th February, some students were notified and some not as yet?
What about the families that are poor and struggle to buy these equipment just to get their children a good education?

I would be grateful for some solution to this problem.