With the new school year just a weekend away, parents and guardians are making last-minute preparations for their children's uniform and stationery needs.

Stores that stock stationery, school uniforms, and other necessities were packed with learners, parents, and guardians doing their last-minute shopping.

Long lines were the order of the day on Saturday as parents ensured that they bought all the required school supplies.

Education is a shared responsibility, and parents are called upon to support schools and teachers in maintaining discipline, which will positively contribute to their academic performance.

Learners have to be disciplined at school, and they are expected to be accountable for their actions in and out of the classroom.

In an interview with nbc News, Ohangwena Education Director Isak Hamatwi emphasised that parents are expected to collaborate with school leadership.