Head teachers from primary and secondary schools in Simanjiro District, Manyara Region, have been equipped with modern digital skills to improve the preparation and management of school reports, in line with the rapid growth of science and technology worldwide.
The training brought together 23 heads of secondary schools and 110 head teachers from government and private primary schools, as part of the Sixth Phase Government’s efforts under President Samia Suluhu Hassan to strengthen the education sector through the use of digital systems.
The Simanjiro District Early Childhood and Primary Education Officer, Mr Darius Daudi Limandola, said the teachers were trained on the School Information System (SIS) at three centres Orkesumet, Terrat and Mirerani.
He said the digital system is intended to simplify the collection, submission and accessibility of school data, enabling education authorities to obtain timely and accurate information for planning and decision-making.
“The system allows daily reporting on important school information, including the condition of infrastructure, implementation of student nutrition programmes, staffing levels, as well as the availability of essential services such as water and electricity,” Mr Limandola said.
He added that beneficiaries of the training included heads of schools, ward education officers, academic and statistics teachers, and district-level education officials.
Mr Limandola urged school leaders to immediately implement the system once schools reopen on January 13, 2026, noting that it will enable the government to make prompt improvements and informed decisions at school level.
One of the facilitators, the district education officer responsible for equipment and statistics, Mr Abdalah Hamis, said the training was conducted over two days, after which participants will cascade the knowledge to other teachers in their schools.
“The training was conducted at Simanjiro Secondary School in Orkesumet, Terrat Secondary School and Glisten Pre and Primary School in Mirerani. We trained a small group who will go on to train many others,” he said.
Participants welcomed the initiative, saying it marks a major shift from paper-based reporting to a modern, technology-driven system.
Mr Jude Samwel Mziray, head of Tanzanite Secondary School, said the system makes it easier for school information to be accessed from the ward level to the district and up to the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG).
“We are moving away from paperwork and embracing technology, which will improve efficiency and transparency in school management,” he said.
Similarly, the head teacher of Naepo Primary School in Naisinyai Ward, Mr Simon Isack Magembe, said the training has enhanced their ability to prepare accurate and useful reports.
“The skills we have gained will make our daily work easier and more effective than before,” he said.