Nankutwe school running at full steam again

Nankutwe-Nankutwe Combined School in Kabbe South is slowly finding its feet again after months of disruption caused by heavy flooding that forced the school community into a relocation centre.

The school was among those affected in the Kabbe North and South areas, with learners and teachers spending about 16 months away from their normal school environment before returning to the school grounds last week.

In an interview with New Era over the weekend, acting principal Harris Lyamine said the return has brought a sense of normalcy, although the school is still dealing with the effects left behind by the prolonged displacement.

“We are just a couple of days from our relocation centre at Luhonono, which was 16 months back, and we are still having a bit of a challenge here,” Lyamine said.

He said some items were lost during the relocation, including food supplies and other necessities meant for teachers and learners. “Because being relocated is not something easy,” he said.

The return to Nankutwe has also presented logistical challenges, particularly for learners who live far from the school. Lyamine said some learners now walk considerable distances to attend classes, while about 30% of those who cannot manage the long journey remain accommodated closer to the school.

“Most of the children now are commuting from their parents. They are now 100% in the hands of the parents,” he said.