The Omaheke Regional Council, in collaboration with key stakeholders, has been deliberating on educational issues in the region, as education remains a cornerstone of development.

The two-day summit aimed to take stock of the academic performance for 2024.

The regional governor, Pijoo Nganate, stressed that education requires multi-faceted approaches from all stakeholders to ensure that performance is guaranteed.

Nganate added that the region moved to the eighth position at the national level ranking, meaning something has happened in terms of the teaching and learning process.

"Community involvement, parents, businesses, and community organisations must be participants in the education journey. School board members, when was the last time you were at school except for a school board meeting? Just go and talk to the grade ones about the culture and values of your tradition because one thing that is really missing within our people is traditional values at home. We are trained like this, and at the workplace, we act differently, so let's bring culture back into the school system."

Constance Wantenaar, the Regional Education Director, emphasised the importance of teachers putting in extra effort to maintain high performance, as the ministry strives to enhance all crucial aspects of the sector.

The Chairperson of the Omaheke Regional Council, Ignatius Kariseb, pointed out that the gathering underscores their unwavering commitment to reimagining and strengthening the education sector in the region.

Moreover, Kariseb says that it's time to explore ways to ensure a seamless transition for learners at every stage of their educational journey, preparing them for the opportunities and challenges of the future.