ADOPT A SCHOOL INITIATIVEStrengthening public schools through partnerships

Contacts for Ministry of Education and Skills Development Regional o�ces

Regional Director TELEPHONE Central +267 4632325 Chobe +267 6520517 Ghanzi +267 6596883 Kgalagadi +267 6540018 Kgatleng +267 5777226 Kweneng +267 5921746 North East +267 2413181 North West +267 6861611 South +267 5441876 South East +267 3901263

IntroductionAdopt a School fosters a better understanding of the public school system, strengthens and improves school programmes and curricula. Adopt a School creates a sense of cooperation between individuals, private sector companies/ organizations and the school.

The main purpose of the initiative is to utilise the vast amount of human resource, experience and talents of individuals and business community to strengthen, enhance and enrich the quality of education in the public school system in Botswana. This is to be facilitated through long term participation in the delivery of quality education and training.

Through the Adopt a School Initiative individuals, organizations, companies and other private sector entities work with a school or group of schools to provide any form of assistance to enhance instruction or systems in the selected area/s.

AimTo facilitate public and private sector participation in the delivery of quality education in public schools.

Possible Bene�ts• Better knowledge of the public education system• Strong school system• Well prepared work force• Heightened motivation for learning• Enriched curriculum experience and many more

Possible Areas of CollaborationInformation and Communication Technology Computers | Laptops | Printers | Photocopies | Internet connectivity | Cameras | Recorders | Radios | Interactive Boards Excellence Awards

Prize giving| Regional Awards | Sports AwardsFairs and exhibitions | Best Teacher/s etc.

Training• Leadership and Management• Coaching/mentoring both teachers and learners• Sports

Feeding• Provision of or supplementing schools meals

Infrastructure• Provision of tools and equipment• Maintenance of facilities• Refurbishing • Development etc.NB: list not exhaustive

ScopePre – SchoolPrimary SchoolsSecondary SchoolsTechnical CollegesColleges of Education

GuidelinesAdopt a School•Programme is/must be flexible•Encourages long term process•Must encourage mutual understanding•Encourages active involvement by both partners•Minimum standards are necessary to promote quality•Commitment of time, energy, resources, and expertise of companies, individuals and organizations to schools •Must not be based on any political or religious affiliation•Terms and conditions apply

Adopting Process1. Individuals, companies, or organizations approach a school (s)2. The two identify area (s) of need or needs of school3. School informs Regional Operations O�ces4. The school and Adopter draft a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), with assistance of the Regional Operations O�ce.5. Regional Operations informs Botswana Education Hub.6. Signing of the MOU by MoESD Permanent Secretary 7. Project kicks o�s.

Botswana Education Hub Contacts:

Billie Morongwa Loeto+267 3674522 | +267 73805804bmloeto@gov.bw

Oarabile Phefo+267 3675427 | +267 72292956ophefo@gov.bw