Children in the upper part of the country continue to study in unfriendly environments as oppose to their counterparts in the southern sector.
Although, there are similar situations that can be found in the southern sector, the story is different in the upper regions.
Pupils of Sakorit KG and primary school in the Talensi District of the Upper East region for some years now, could only manage their laps or the concrete floor as tables as the school lack furniture and other teaching and learning materials.
These children are forced to do their class assignments on the bare floor, risk suffering from ailments associated with sitting positions.
When Dagbon FM’s reporter, Abdul Sammed Gurundari visited the school on Monday, November 15, 2021, pupils were seen lying on their bellies to write from the chalk board.
The school authorities, however, refused to speak on record because they claimed they needed permission from their employer before doing so.
It was also discovered that a three-classroom block is hosting six different classes.
Each room has been partitioned with KG 1 & 2 in one room, class 1 & 2 occupying one class and that of class 3 & 4 also occupying one class, which begs the question of poor ventilation due to overcrowding.
KG 1 has a pupil population of 35 whiles KG 2 has a pupil population of 37, bringing the number to 72, under one hot roof.
That of the class one has 29 pupils, with class 2 having 34 pupils. Class 3 has 44 pupils and that of Class 4 has 54 pupils.
This reporter was further directed to speak to the Parent Teacher Association chairman but he was unavailable for an interview.
Sakorit KG Primary school is serving five communities including Sakorit, Yagzori, Kpatia, Gbee and Baare.
Parents who spoke to this reporter said they have no other choice but to force their wards to go through what they described as torture.
