A group of parents from Nyaronge primary school in Nyamira County on Sunday unanimously agreed to support a proposal by the management of the institution to adopt proposed weekend coaching.
This comes less than a week after Gesima educational officer Robert Obiria rejected the proposal, terming it ‘unlawful’ and contrary to the laws on education.
But according to parents, the teaching will allow children and teachers to finish their syllabus in time in a bid to improve the deteriorating performance in the institution during national exams.
“Our teachers have got it right and this is the way to go," said Mr Peterson Otachi, a parent.
"We need our teachers and students to report to school on Saturday and Sunday for only two hours before breaking up for proper organisation ahead of Monday, the official first day of school days,” he added.
According to them, only senior school students - class 7 and 8 - will be allowed to report and all learners will be expected to pay Sh100 per weekend as payment for services of teachers.
“This will only affect senior students and every parent has agreed to pay Sh100 for the service. I call upon the regional education stakeholders to support the initiative because it’s for the good of our children,” added Mrs Mary Onchagwa.
The School head, Mrs Josephine Temu, praised the parents for supporting the proposal but asked them to present a formal petition to regional education offices in support of her idea.
“This is the only way to help our children improve in terms of performance. I really thank you for the incredible support but it will be proper if you present the petition in educational offices as parents,” she said.