16 Apr 2026

In an endeavour to promote good behaviour among pupils, Ditsweletse Junior Secondary School in Letlhakane, in collaboration with Botswana Prison Service, is currently conducting a boot camp for its Form 3 learners.

Held under the theme: Discipline A powerful tool for building a future leader, the event is meant for behaviour modification and mindset change.

Speaking at the official opening of the event on Tuesday, which will run until April 20, Assistant Minister of Child Welfare and Basic Education, Mr Justin Hunyepa, encouraged pupils to conduct themselves well both at school and home.

He said discipline enabled effective teaching and efficient learning, hence commended the school for the initiative, adding that the boot camp was ideal.

Mr Hunyepa also pleaded with pupils to stay away from negative influences as well as to use cellular phones wisely for positive things such as research.

Most importantly, the minister said learners should respect parents, teachers and the community at large to become disciplined future leaders of the country.

For his part, Ditsweletse JSS headmaster, Mr Nkarabang Nkarabang, said for a long time, the school had been bedeviled by bad behaviour particularly some Form 3 pupils who were involved in criminal activities such as fights, use of substances as well as early debut in sexual activities.

He therefore, told learners that discipline was key because habits, choices and decisions they made now, would determine who they become in future, adding that academic excellence was important but character was the main element.

“This boot camp is an investment in shaping who you are becoming as learners, it is a journey of self-discovery and growth, therefore you should take it serious,” he said.

He highlighted that the aim was instill discipline among leaners because good behaviour was the bridge between goals and success. ENDS