The educational community and parents of students at Bangolo Modern High School in Côte d'Ivoire are calling for the canteen to be opened to improve students' learning conditions. The school's infrastructure is in place but remains unused. According to Koné Wakou Lyla, the school's headmaster, the lack of a canteen service particularly affects students from economically disadvantaged families who do not have sufficient means to eat between classes.
Bouho Trésor, a third-year student, stated that the situation is more noticeable during the mango season when students rely on the numerous mango trees on the school grounds to satisfy their hunger. This situation highlights the challenges students face in accessing food, which can impact their academic performance and overall well-being. The community believes that opening the canteen would greatly benefit the students.
Guéi Olivier, a parent, emphasized that having a canteen would allow students to eat properly on site and stay longer at school. He urged the authorities to take necessary measures to make the existing infrastructure functional. The community believes that a canteen would improve students' attendance and reduce the risk of school dropout due to food difficulties.
Camara Lassana, an education inspector, noted that while some students manage to continue their studies despite food challenges, others are forced to interrupt their schooling prematurely. The lack of a canteen service has a significant impact on the most vulnerable students. The educational community and parents are advocating for the authorities to mobilize resources to open the canteen.
The school's headmaster, Koné Wakou Lyla, joined the call, emphasizing that the canteen would improve learning conditions for students. He stressed that students from disadvantaged backgrounds are particularly affected by the lack of food. The community believes that opening the canteen would be a significant step towards addressing these challenges.
The educational community and partners of the Bangolo Modern High School system are working together to advocate for the canteen's opening. They believe that this would have a positive impact on students' academic performance and overall well-being. The authorities are yet to respond to these calls, but the community remains hopeful that the canteen will be opened soon.
The situation at Bangolo Modern High School highlights the challenges faced by schools in Côte d'Ivoire in providing basic services to students. The call to open the canteen is a reminder of the importance of addressing the needs of students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The community will continue to advocate for the canteen's opening to improve students' learning conditions.
Key points
- Côte d'Ivoire's educational community and parents urge authorities to open the unused canteen at Bangolo Modern High School.
- The lack of a canteen service affects students from economically disadvantaged families.
- The community believes that opening the canteen would improve students' attendance and reduce the risk of school dropout.
