OMUTHIYA - Learners of Onguti Senior Secondary School have finally joined the rest in learning, following a prolonged closure. 

While the majority of the schools have resumed classes for the new academic year on 26 January, learners of Onguti had to remain home due to an overflowing sewage problem at the school. 

Grade 8 to 10 learners started on Monday, while grade 11 pupils resumed contact lessons on Tuesday. 

“These arrangements are necessary to allow for final touches on maintenance that has kept the school closed. We appreciate your patience in this matter,” read the notice from the school management. 

The school remained closed due to a broken sewer pump as well as the replacement of the old pipelines. 

The delay was further exacerbated because the appointed contractor could not receive materials on time, as they had to be sourced outside the country. 

It was unhygienic for learners to stay at the school for fear of disease outbreak and to help prevent them from contracting Covid-19.

- osimasiku@nepc.com.na