Senior Chief Kaphaizi of Kasungu District has hailed government for constructing a modern classroom block at Kaphaizi Primary School, saying it will improve the learning environment for over 1 200 learners.
Speaking in an interview on Tuesday, the traditional leader said the new block has restored hope to the community after stormy rains in 2022 destroyed part of the school’s infrastructure.
“When strong winds blew off the roof and damaged classrooms at this school, our children were forced to learn under trees and in overcrowded rooms, which affected their concentration and performance,” said the chief.
He has since urged community members to safeguard the new structure and encouraged them to plant trees to lessen the impact of harsh weather conditions.
Kasungu District Council constructed the new block under the Regional Climate Resilient Project, a government initiative supported by the World Bank to strengthen public infrastructure against the effects of climate change.
The school’s head teacher, Moffat Mphongolo, said the destruction of the classrooms disrupted learning at the school.
“Poor infrastructure affects learning and when pupils learn under trees, their attention is divided,” he said.
Mphongolo said the new block will help to reduce congestion and create a more conducive learning environment.
The Regional Climate Resilient Project focuses on rebuilding and reinforcing facilities such as schools, health centres and roads damaged by floods, storms and other extreme weather events
