Educators from the Bunya Circuit in the Kavango West Region turned out in large numbers to attend the Teacher's Day Circuit Symposium held at Leevi Hakusembe Secondary School.

The day was filled with inspiring speeches, knowledge sharing, and entertainment from the learners and also featured panel discussions.

Academics and professionals from various sectors discussed topics such as unionism and educators, economics, finance and business, energy, technology and mining, as well as health and social issues.

Leevi Hakusembe Secondary School’s principal, Amandus Hamutenya, said these engagements are refreshing for the teachers.

“It provides extra knowledge beyond the classroom, which is very important. It helps refresh their minds and relieve the stress of teaching. Instead of us going outside, the experts come here, and the teachers attend eagerly to learn more.”

The educators emphasised the significance of the day.

The principal of Bunya Combined School, Kotokeni Willem, highlighted the importance of such platforms.

“These gatherings are crucial because they help teachers create synergy. Different leaders come together to discuss how to advance education for Namibian children. It takes a community to raise a child, so events like these are invaluable, and their importance cannot be overstated.”

The Teacher's Day Circuit Symposium was held in appreciation of Teachers' Day, which is celebrated annually on 3 October.