Shining Star Secondary School - Juba

GOVT EXTENDS SCHOOL CLOSURE FOR ANOTHER WEEK AMID INCREASING HEATWAVE

The government has announced an extension of school closures for another week after the initial two-week closure due to the intense heatwave had elapsed. Confirming the decision to the media on Thursday, Deputy Minister of General Education and Instruction, Martin Tako Moi, stated that schools will remain closed until Monday, March 17, 2025.

This decision follows a consultative discussion with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, which confirmed that the rising heatwave poses health risks to school-going children.

Additionally, plans are underway to amend the national school calendar so that the academic year begins in April instead of February to prevent recurring school closures due to extreme weather conditions.

Deputy Minister Moi further stated that the marking of Primary Leaving Examination scripts commenced on Thursday, and will continue for 6 days, after which the marking of South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education scripts will.

Source: SSBC

QUALITIES OF A GOOD TEACHER

1. Passion for teaching:
A good teacher is passionate about their subject matter and genuinely cares about the success and well-being of their students.

2. Patience:
Good teachers are patient and understanding, recognizing that every student learns at their own pace and in their own way.

3. Communication skills:
Effective communication is key to being a good teacher. This involves not only explaining concepts clearly but also actively listening to students and providing constructive feedback.

4. Adaptability:
A good teacher is flexible and able to adapt their teaching style to meet the needs of different students and respond to changing circumstances.

5. Empathy:
Teachers need to be empathetic and understanding of their students' feelings and experiences, creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

6. Enthusiasm:
Good teachers exude enthusiasm for teaching and learning, inspiring their students to engage with the material and develop a love for learning.

7. Knowledge and expertise:
A good teacher possesses a deep understanding of their subject matter and is able to convey this knowledge in a way that is accessible and engaging for students.

8. Creativity:
Effective teachers are creative in their approach to teaching, finding innovative ways to engage students and make learning fun and interactive.

9. Professionalism:
Good teachers demonstrate professionalism in their interactions with students, colleagues, and parents, maintaining high ethical standards and integrity.

10. Lifelong learning:
The best teachers are always seeking to improve their craft through continuous learning and professional development, staying up-to-date with the latest research and best practices in education.

"It's easy to get a teacher but hard to get and maintain a good teacher "

Our students from S1-S4 are starting their End of Term II Examinations today Monday, 19th August 2024. We wish them all the best!

Dear Parents.

Schools Resume on Tuesday after Easter.

BREAKING

Ministry of Health calls for indefinite closure of all schools in the country commencing Monday, 18th March, due to the expected high increase in temperature across the country.

Attached is the circular released by Ministry of Health Republic of South Sudan.

TOP TEN GIRLS IN CPE 2023

The top ten girls is led by Ayek Deng Atorijok with 479 marks from Standard primary school in west Bar El Ghazal state.

Congratulations to all female candidates who made it to the top ten and Good luck to them in their secondary schools

Free Scholarship
4S4 LEAVERS
DTI Printers and Training Center in partnership with Teachers Without Borders Association -TBA is offering free Scholarship for 4 Senior 4 leavers of the year 2023.

The four former candidates of Darling Wisdom Academy: Nursery,Primary and Secondary school and Elite High School - Juba shall be given free
•Basic Computer Course
•Internship and a chance to work for the company if they meet the required qualifications.

The four scholars shall be selected by their respective schools and their names shall be submitted to DTI head office in Konyokonyo starting on January 8, 2024.

The criteria used to select the two schools are based on the performances of last year's South Sudan Debaters' Contest organized by Teachers without Borders (TBA).

Any other student willing to study at DTI will be given 20% discount when he or she comes with a recommendation from a member school of TBA.

TBA is eradicating illiteracy in South Sudan.
DTI is eradicating computer illiteracy in South Sudan through Quality Computer Based Education (CBE).

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NEW!!!
The South Sudan Examination Council has released the examination timetable for the Secondary Certificate Examination (SCE) and Primary Leaving Examination.(PLE)
The Council has said the examination is set to start late November for Primary School and Early December for Secondary Education.
All candidates should prepare for their final examination this year.

Not every misbehaviour need punishment

We are grateful to bring to your attention dear colleagues, not every misbehaviour of learners at school need punishment simply because canning doesn't transform but instil fear and pain into learners and on the other hand, understanding the route cause of such misbehaviour is the best. It is good to use words to mentor and transform learners as well as inspiring and creating the picture of bright future in their minds so that they are driven by Integrity and dignity

There is power in every word we speak as teachers and parents for instance negative statements such as you are weak in mathematics make learners to believe that they are weak and a person remains poor whenever he or she thinks that he is poor and besides we are hereby asking teachers to speak positive words in order to inspire learners to achieve their dreams

We believe in power of positivity because positive words give positive results.

Together for positive transformation of lives through education

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