Feature: China-aided schools enhance access to high-quality education for Botswana students
28 August 2024 Gagoitsiwe Marata, the headmistress of the China-aided Mmopane Primary School, said Mmopane has been the best school…
Category: Education
Botswana launches Learning Passport to modernise education sector
25 August 2024 Botswana on Wednesday launched the Learning Passport, an innovative online platform that aims to bridge the learning…
Young female teacher committed to introducing Chinese language in Botswana
Goitseone Ishmael, 33, a Chinese language assistant teacher at Legae English Medium School in Gaborone, Botswana, teaches around 350 Standard…
GIS reveals major development plans at groundbreaking ceremony
Gaborone International School (GIS) on Friday, January 21, held its groundbreaking ceremony revealing its major school upgrade plans. The objective…
Benefits of sports in education
Sports occupy a vital role in our lives. It keeps us fit, healthy and makes us active. The secret to…
Why outdoor play is important for children’s learning and development
“Nature breeds curiosity. It helps to grow explorers. It reminds us that we are part of something bigger. It grounds…
How to have constructive conversations with kids about mental health
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), around one in five of the world’s children and adolescents have a mental…
GIS moulds their young early to embrace digital technologies
During the preschool years, young children develop a sense of initiative and creativity. They are curious about the world around…
Taming childhood aggression: what can we do about it?
Meltdowns can cause misery for a child and everyone around them. The good news is that adults can take charge…
Mood disorders: know the signs and ways to help your child
One in eight young people between the ages of 5 and 19 are at risk of developing a mental disorder,…
SSKA Police and Gaborone International School join hands to sensitise children about dangers of drug abuse
As the world commemorated International Drug Awareness and Illicit Trafficking Day on 26 June 2021, Gaborone International School (GIS) partnered…