A School Head Teacher at Lucheche Secondary School in Mbala, has praised the impact of the free education policy that Government introduced in 2022.
Lucheche Secondary School Headteacher, Edwin Sichalwa, said the policy has greatly helped to increase school enrolment and improved the academic performance of pupils.
Mr Sichalwa explained that before the introduction of free education, the school had a pupil population of 1,234 but the number has since risen to 1,965 pupils.
He noted that the policy has enabled many intelligent pupils who had previously dropped out due to financial challenges to return to school.
“Free education has brought hope to many families. Pupils who were once left out because of school fees are now back in class,” Mr Sichalwa said.
The Head Teacher further explained that over the past four years, the school has recorded its best performance in Grade 12 examinations, attributing the success to government’s support and increased learner motivation.
He also thanked the government for providing school desks, ensuring that all learners at Lucheche Secondary School sit comfortably during lessons.
