On Friday, Musa Dlamini, Headteacher of the John and Valera Allen Baha’i Primary School, reflected on the school’s outstanding results in last year’s external examinations. Dlamini engaged in this reflection during the school’s speech and prize-giving ceremony, where high-performing students, in academic and extra-curricular activities, were honoured for their accomplishments in front of their parents. He stressed that reflecting on past achievements is key to progressing purposefully.
“Our 2024 grade seven students made us proud, as they obtained 8 merits, 20 first-class passes, 19 second-class passes, and zero third-class passes, with no failures,” he recalled, saying this was a result of all the school stakeholders’ collective dedication, perseverance and unwavering commitment to excellence in every aspect of our schoolwork.
Dlamini further explained that learners at the school displayed remarkable academic growth, with some achieving top scores in national competitions. “These accomplishments are a testament to the hard work of our learners and dedicated staff, supported by parents and guardians,” said the principal.
Dlamini further celebrated the school’s approach, as it provides holistic education which fosters intellectual growth, creative thinking and sportsmanship in the field. He indicated that the school’s success is not limited to academics and sports alone, as the school also prioritises prayers, moral education and community service. This could probably explain why the enrollment figures have been constant, with the school operating at full capacity over the years. Dlamini has been principal at the school since June 2015.
Looking ahead, Dlamini said the school aspires to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into lesson plans and the scheme of work. Correspondingly, for this year’s speech and prize-giving day, the school invited Central Bank of Eswatini’s Head – Strategy and Communication, Mandla Luphondvo, to address how the school could integrate AI in teaching and learning.
Dlamini stated that his school is enthusiastic about adopting technological advancements and anticipates providing students with essential digital literacy skills to prepare them for success in a technology-driven world. In an interview after the speech and prize-giving, Dlamini mentioned that some of the school’s former students are now medical doctors, engineers and entrepreneurs.
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