1 NPH Edublog: August 2017

Monday, 7 August 2017

The Recent Happenings

There are always new things big and small happening in education in Namibia. NPH team tries as far as possible to follow all events and get involved where we can. The past week was no exception!
Dalia Uusiku (centre), Miss People's Primary School 2017
Dalia Uusiku (centre),
Miss People's
Primary School 2017 
  • On Friday, 4 August, People's Primary School (Katutura, Windhoek) held a Miss PPS beauty contest. NPH was happy to sponsor the trophy for the winner of this beauty pageant.

Deon de Waal of NPH handing a trophy to  John Muyambango of PPS,  who accepted it on behalf of the school
Deon de Waal of NPH handing a trophy to 
John Muyambango of PPS, 
who accepted it on behalf of the school




















  • Also on Friday, Windhoek Vocational Training Centre held its annual graduation ceremony and NPH was singled out as the provider of the best textbooks on the market that help learners achieve best results. 
Norma Brand of NPH with the Certificate of Appreciation from WVTC
Norma Brand of NPH with the Certificate of Appreciation from WVTC
  • At the same time, Ministry of Education Arts and Culture hosted the official address on the State of Education, Arts and Culture in Namibia, where the First Lady Monica Geingos was a special guest. Hon. Minister Katrina Hanse-Himarwa informed the nation on the successes and challenges within the ministry at the Chairman Mao Zedong Secondary School Hall in Otjomuise, Windhoek. She also launched the Friends of Education in Namibia Special Initiative (FENSI). This initiative aims to bring on board all the willing and able individuals to support the government in addressing the various needs in basic education in Namibia. NPH as a long-term partner in education was invited to take part in this event.

Freddy Nafuka of NPH, Hon. Katrina Hanse-Himarwa (MEAC), Irvin Masule of NPH and Hon. Ester Anna Nghipondoka (Deputy MEAC)
Freddy Nafuka of NPH, Hon. Katrina Hanse-Himarwa (MEAC),
Irvin Masule of NPH and Hon. Ester Anna Nghipondoka (Deputy MEAC)