Improve conditions, schools told

EDUCATION secretary Dr Uke Kombra says the learning conditions in some schools are deplorable and school boards and headmasters must take responsibility.
“The Government and parents have played their part,” he said.
“So, school administrators must take remedial measures to improve conditions.”
Kombra was commenting on a social media post about poor learning conditions of a primary school in Port Moresby.
“Unfortunately, in places such as the National Capital District, we expect the best facilities for students,” he said. “But, as the picture portrayed, students are sitting on the floor in their classroom.”
Kombra said funding had been given to the schools and also the project fees from the parents, but, it was still up to the school administrations to manage efficiently and wisely.
He said the Government provided and supported through tuition fee free with some Members of Parliament chipping in to help through district development authorities.
“Administrators of schools in deplorable conditions must act with remedial measures so that students are not negatively affected,” he said.