A number of political leaders from Gesima Ward have urged Nyamira County teachers to support extra-curricular activities in their schools to help shape talent as a way of preparing young ones to earn from the same talent in their future lives.
Speaking during a fund drive at Esani Primary School on Wednesday, the leaders said that many children faced challenges in making their dreams a reality due to sabotage by some parents and teachers who constantly insist they focus only on academics.
They asked teachers to embrace education system which recognises extra-curricular activities as the modest means of positively changing a child’s life.
“Our children are very talented in many areas. From sports to technology and art, they can do extraordinary things that can help them sustain themselves after school. I am not saying education is not essential, but a child can be multi-talented and we should not kill the talents in the name of academics,” said Seth Omao, one of the leaders.
“It is upon teachers to ensure that they take extra-curricular activities seriously because they spend substantial amount of time with the children. I plead with teachers to ensure that the dreams of these young ones are achieved,” added Mokaya Maroko, another political leader from the area.
They asked the county government to support youthful talents through the Ministry of Sports and Youths as a way of opening opportunities for the young talented individuals.
“Let us admit that it is not easy for one to excel without support. The county government should implement mechanisms of reaching talented school children or youths and support them to the next stage. This will only happen if teachers realise the importance of natural talents by some children,” said Omao.