Education officials are troubled by the wanton acts of violence and crime perpetrated on school grounds in Nelson Mandela Bay and elsewhere in the province.
Troubled John Bisseker Secondary School in East London is getting much-needed repairs after a prolonged strike, but it is in for a much bigger headache.
For some it’s just a job, but for many others it’s a passion and a calling which sees them return to their classrooms each day determined to make a difference in the lives of their pupils.
Beaming with pride, Eastern Cape district directors who were recently honoured at the National Education Excellence Awards in Durban have vowed to double their efforts to propel the province’s matric performance.