Berea, Jan. 29 — The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) in Berea held a strategic meeting with high school principals in Teyateyaneng to review the previous year’s academic performance and chart a way forward aimed at improving results across the district.
Presenting an overview of the 2025 LGCSE performance, MoET education inspector, Ms. Moleboheng Matlosa stated that 28 out of 51 high schools in Berea performed well.
She urged principals and teachers to adopt supportive and non-harsh approaches when dealing with learners, emphasizing the importance of a positive learning environment.
During discussions, principals highlighted several challenges affecting school performance, including pressure to promote learners based on their home situations rather than academic merit, teacher shortages in schools, overcrowded classrooms and heavy workloads for educators. Participants noted that such challenges may have contributed to the Berea district being ranked seventh overall.
In outlining the way forward, MoET proposed the introduction of district-level academic competitions, compulsory morning study sessions and improved coordination meetings among schools.
Schools were also encouraged to introduce incentives, such as badges and other forms of recognition, to motivate high-performing learners.
Meanwhile, the Director of the School Supply Unit (SSU) under MoET Mr Tšepo Mohale, addressed issues related to learning materials.
He instructed principals to ensure that the number of textbooks corresponds with student enrolment.
Mr Mohale said the ministry has set the official price of textbooks at M220 and cautioned schools against charging any amount above that figure.
He further announced that Sesotho textbooks will be available this year.
The meeting forms part of MoET’s ongoing efforts to strengthen academic standards and improve overall performance in Berea schools.
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