Parents whose children sat for the Junior Secondary School examination successfully but were not placed at their school of choice in grade 10 replacement have been advised not to panic.
Nyamira Branch, Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) executive secretary, Kennedy Nyamwanda, told them to consult with the respective headteachers of their children’s schools for guidance on how to reapply for placement in January, as schools reopen.
“Let our parents not worry about this, but instead go to the schools where their children sat for the examinations and get directions from the headteachers instead of griping in ignorance about this new exercise,” he said.
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The Secretary, who spoke in Nyamira town on Monday, thanked the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) for listening to the grievances of the affected candidates and their parents, and for giving them time to revisit their applications for possible rectification.
However, the Unionist cautioned the Council against rushing to release the grade 10 placement results, a step that reportedly caused much confusion among candidates and their families, as some female students were admitted to boys’ schools and vice versa.
He also asked parents to visit schools that their children chose for placement but were not selected for, to talk one-on-one with the principals, who can assist them where possible.
“Some of the Principals of these schools are staying with us as neighbours; there is no need to talk to them, they are parents who have parental concern and feelings too,” he said.
Saying the teaching profession has no practical holiday, he asked heads of Secondary Schools to be flexible and listen to parents during the few remaining days of the December holiday for a smooth transition of their children from Primary to Senior Schools placement.
He asked learners to conduct themselves with decorum during Christmas and New Year festivities, avoiding drug abuse and other related vices that might hinder their educational progress.
By Enock Okongó
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