Parents in the country have been urged to avoid exposing their children to social media platforms, warning that this trend poses significant risks to their development, safety, and well-being.
This was said on Thursday in Dar es Salaam by Filbert Bayi Schools (FBS)Chief Executive Director Elizabeth Mjema during the Pre Unit (PU)graduation which was held at the school premises in Kibaha ,Coast Region.
She said although social media is vital there is a need to monitor how children use them ,also said school holidays are better for young children to rest .
“ Social media ,especially mobile phones are important to people of all ages ,but parents must make sure that they are monitoring how their children’s are using them , am urging parents that during this school holiday they give their children’s enough time to rest , not spending most time on mobile phones and watching Television ,this is the best time to rest ,” she said
She also said ,the holiday period should give parents ample time to be with their children and prepare them for standard one next year .
“ Here(FBS) we have prepared the children well and they are ready to start standard one next year , its now time for parents to prepare the children so that they can be ready for primary school , I thank you parents for raising your children well ” she said .
In his remarks, FBS director Filbert Bayi said the children are well prepared to start standard one classes, he also thanked school teachers and supporting staff for their contributions to PU children.
“Now all FBS PU children can write and read well , they are fluent in English and other foreign languages like Chinese language , Top of that they are all disciplined and dedicated to their studies and recreation activities ,all these are because we have dedicated teachers and supporting staff , let me assure you all gathering here that we will continue improving the quality standards of our school,” said Bayi .
He also urged the graduating PU pupils to be good ambassadors of FBS in their communities.
Guest of honor at the graduation Henry Tandau thanked management of FBS for running the facility well ,saying the school has produced prominent people who are doing well In social and economic activities in the country, he asked the graduating and continuing pupils and students to emulate the school alumni who are contributing positively to the country development.
“ Filbert Bayi Schools(FBS)was established many years ago and over the years it has produced individuals who are doing well in the society ,others are civil servants, private sector and also others are in sports , all these are done because of the sound management of the school and cordial relationship between management ,teachers, supporting staff , guardians and parents and leaner’s themselves,” he said adding that its an honor to him to be guest of honor at such a privilege occasion.
Sixty four PU pupils graduated and received certificates of attendance ,best performing children in all sectors were also awarded with certificates of appreciation ,the PU graduates performed different activities which included traditional dances ,old time songs among others .