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Court mandates educational stability for removed children ensuring school placement meets needs Court orders educational stability for removed children, prioritizing best interests in school placements.

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Parents Scramble for 2026 Placement At Top Schools [Namibian] Parents in the north are bracing icy weather, with some even camping overnight at top-performing schools as they scramble to secure Grade 8 application forms for their children for the 2026 academic year.

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Parents scramble for 2026 placement at top schools Parents in the north are bracing icy weather, with some even camping overnight at top-performing schools as they scramble to secure Grade 8 application forms for their children for the 2026 academic year. At the centre of the rush are schools such as Canisianum Roman Catholic High School in the Omusati region, Gabriel Taapopi Secondary School in the Oshana region, and Oshigambo High School in the Oshikoto region. These schools are constantly ranked among the best performers in the national examinations. Last Wednesday, more than 700 parents formed long queues outside the gates of Canisianum, with some arriving as early as 04h00 after camping out overnight to be first in line. “I had to brace the cold and make sure I secure an application form, because this is one of the best performing schools and it is every parent’s wish to enrol their children here,” said Oshakati resident Alma Mathias. Another parent, Secilia Angula, said she travelled all the way from Windhoek to secure application forms for her two children who are currently in Grade 7. “I had to catch a bus when I heard that they’re issuing application forms for Grade 8 this week. I had to sleep at the school gates because I don’t know anyone here. Nothing comes on a silver platter, and we will do everything to ensure our children are enrolled at the best school,” she said. Canisianum Roman Catholic High School principal Henriette Ainima last week confirmed that although over 500 forms were distributed, the school cannot enrol more than 80 pupils in Grade 8. “This year, we’ve attracted quite a huge number of parents compared to the previous years, which is truly impressive,” she said. Ainima said all applications will undergo a strict selection process. Canisianum has a total of 370 pupils from grades 8 to 12, with 16 government-paid teachers and four additional teachers funded by the school. Canisianum tops in the national exams, ranking first in both the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) and Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) levels in 2024. Gabriel Taapopi Secondary School principal Sacky Eelu says their school application forms are easy to access as they are available on social media. “We do not expect parents to rush for application forms. The parents can easily access the application forms via social media and at the school. They are free and anyone can just make a copy,” he says. Oshigambo High School, another top-performing school, has opted for a decentralised distribution model. Principal Pinehas Ekongo says application forms are available online and at designated printing shops. One application costs N$200. “We don’t expect parents to travel long distances just to access our application forms. Instead, we have made our application forms easily accessible to anyone, anywhere. The forms are not limited and anyone who meets the requirements can easily apply,” he says. Ekongo discourages the first-come, first-served method. “It would create a big problem in the education sector. I think it’s also advisable for schools to implement information and communication technology services in schools and make everything accessible on online platforms rather than making parents travel long distances just to access an application form that does not even guarantee school placement,” he said. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has assured that children born in 2020 would be placed in schools in 2026. “No child should be left behind. So, every child born in 2020 should be in school in 2026,” deputy executive director Edda Bohn says. The post Parents scramble for 2026 placement at top schools appeared first on The Namibian.

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Ministry promises school placement for every pupil in 2026 The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has assured the nation that every child born in 2020 will have a space in school by January 2026. This is as the application period for the 2026 academic year officially begins. Anxiety has already gripped Namibian parents, with many queuing and camping outside school gates in hopes of securing places for their children. Speaking to Desert FM on Tuesday, deputy executive director for formal education Edda Bohn said the ministry has taken major steps to avoid the annual crisis of overcrowding, late applications, and last-minute placement panic. She added that infrastructure expansion, application reforms, and strengthened oversight mechanisms are already in place. “We are fully aware of the gap in pre-primary that we need to expand. And as said before by the minister, also at various platforms, no child should be left behind. So every child born in 2020 should be in school in 2026,” Bohn said. In response to complaints about inequities in the system, Bohn confirmed that admissions are now governed by a clear legal and administrative structure, involving regional and school-level admission committees. She said these are in line with the Education Act and designed to promote transparency and fairness. Bohn stated that any reports of corruption or ‘buying places’ are being taken seriously and should be reported to authorities immediately. While some public schools have charged small application fees, Bohn clarified that only a N$10 fee for printing costs is allowed and said no additional payments or deposits should be made unless it is a private institution. “A minimum fee of N$10 is allowed to be charged, but nothing more. And no deposits or whatever else should be demanded unless it is a private school,” she said. The ministry also confirmed that school construction and teacher preparation efforts are ongoing and based on solid projections. Regional directors are in constant dialogue with the ministry to ensure capacity meets demand. Bohn said parents should be informed of their child’s placement by September, allowing time for schools and families to prepare. “Education is a basic human right. And we are here to provide for that. Should you feel any difficulty, feel free to report that to us. We are open for any grievance,” she said. The post Ministry promises school placement for every pupil in 2026 appeared first on The Namibian.

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Families will likely now have heard the decision relating to placing requests for the new academic year.

There’s a range of options & possible next steps if placing request has been refused – see our short video.

Visit: enquire.org.uk/parents/choo...

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Two adults sit at a dining table with two children on their laps, while a third child's arm is partially visible. The children appear to be drawing or doing homework. In the centre is a purple transparent banner, with text that says, "Refused a school placement and unsure what to do?" At the bottom right is the white and purple, circular Enquire and Reach logo.

A white rectangle with various purple boxes. The first box has yellow text that says, "School placement appeals". In the centre is the 2nd box which says in white text and in bullet point form, "Our updated page covers a range of questions you may have, including: What to do if a school placement request was refused. The right to formally appeal. How to appeal the decision and the different routes available. What you can do whilst awaiting the outcome of an appeal." The final box at the bottom has yellow text that reads, "www.enquire.org.uk". At the bottom right is the white and purple circular Enquire and Reach logo.

We’ve just launched a new and updated page on school placement appeals.

It provides a range of advice on what parent and carers can do and cover key questions they may have.

Visit: enquire.org.uk/parents/choo...

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My class is a great bunch of kids and I’ve had some interesting conversations so far. One kid even asked if I was 85! I know I have grey hair but c’mon! 😂 the next 5 weeks will be interesting with this class 🤔
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