A young boy and his teacher
Nozuko Phohlongo
Google Art Education resources

Miss Thazi was a very strict teacher with a king heart. She had a sharp eye on her learners.

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As the time goes on she noticed that her clever boy was always absent from school and missed classes especially on Mondays.

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On this particular day Miss Thazi said, "Yana I have noticed that you are always absent from school on Mondays."

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Yana said, "Yes madam it's true, I am always absent. " Tears fell down on Yana's face. Miss Thazi pulled Yana close to her and started comforting him.

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His mother was busy during weekends attending parties and night clubs enjoying herself. She was unable to help his son to prepare for Monday.

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Miss Thazi decided to visit Yana's mother. Luckily his mother was at home

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Yana saw his teacher coming and ran to her. He was very excited seeing Miss Thazi coming to thier shack.

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She politely spoke to Yana's mother showing her the dangers of being absent from school even if he was clever.

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After few weeks Yana had no problem of coming to school. He also did his work properly.

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Miss Thazi delivered a bed to Yana because he told her that he sleeps on a mat.

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Yana's mother changed her behaviour and assisted her son in every aspect.

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A young boy and his teacher
Author - Nozuko Phohlongo
Illustration - Google Art Education resources, Wiehan de Jager, Jesse Breytenbach
Language - English
Level - First paragraphs