within the nation’s education sector. Teachers complained that when they return to school the next day, the classrooms are dirty and messy. They explained that they have to work under unsanitary conditions and that this not only has a negative influence on their wellbeing and that of the pupils but that it also discourages the pupils. “It disheartens pupils when they have to sit in a dirty classroom,” a concerned teacher said. Principals also expressed their frustration regarding the issues. The nation’s educators are therefore urging the Ministry of Education, Science and Culture to hire more cleaning ladies because a clean school environment boosts their performance and that of the pupils. “We hope that the ministry will take measures soon. Our children deserve better,” a principal said.