Ahead of the start of the 2026 Third Term, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has appealed to parents, guardians, schools, transport operators and communities to work together to keep pupils safe on the road.
In a statement, the Ministry said all arrangements for transporting learners to and from school, especially day scholars who commute daily, must put their safety and well-being first.
“Parents and schools are urged to ensure that vehicles used to transport pupils are roadworthy, properly licensed and not overloaded,” reads the statement.
“In contrast, transport operators must strictly observe all applicable road safety and traffic regulations.
“The Ministry further encourages schools and parents to exercise due diligence in selecting and monitoring transport providers to mitigate the risks of road traffic accidents, overloading and other dangers associated with the transportation of pupils.”
The Ministry also reminded all schools to keep implementing the Heritage-Based Curriculum.
Back in February this year, Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerayi Moyo told private schools that the HBC is now mandatory across Zimbabwe’s education system with immediate effect.
He announced the position at a meeting with the Association of Trust Schools in Harare.
“The curriculum must be implemented in a way that promotes the holistic development of pupils, national values, heritage, skills, knowledge, and competencies, while ensuring that schools remain adequately focused on preparing candidates for ZIMSEC examinations and other approved national assessments,” reads the statement.
The Third Term is one of the most demanding terms, with Grade 7, Form 4 and Upper Six learners writing public exams.
“The Third Term is the period for end-of-year summative examinations, including those for Grade 7, Ordinary Level and Advanced Level candidates.
“All schools and examination centres are urged to ensure that examination candidates are adequately prepared and supported to sit their examinations successfully.
“Schools must also ensure that non-examination classes undertake their school-based end-of-year assessments and examinations.
“The Ministry further reminds schools that the preparation for and administration of examinations must take place in an environment that safeguards the integrity, credibility and smooth conduct of the ZIMSEC examinations.”
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