As a pre-primary school teacher, her duties involve preparing learners for grade one. “It is very important that we lay a solid foundation for learners as this instils the love for school,” she said. “If a child has a bad experience in pre-primary school, it is going to be extremely difficult for them to adjust and enjoy their primary school experience. That is where we, as pre-primary school teachers prepare the little ones for this journey,” – Joyce Shivute