Dr. Getnet Tadele Primary School
Formerly Azena Elementary School - Serving Five Rural Villages
2,224
Students Enrolled
60%
Girls Enrollment
5
Villages Served
24
Modern Classrooms
Project Overview
The new elementary school in Azena (later renamed Dr. Getnet Tadele Primary School or GTPS) was constructed to address critical educational challenges facing five rural villages.
The Challenges
- Overcrowded existing schools
- Fear of traffic accidents on main roads
- Long distances from home to school
- High dropout rates due to distance
- Unconducive learning environment
The Solution
Building a modern elementary school at the western part of town to provide:
- Accessible education nearby
- Safe learning environment
- Reduced class sizes
- Modern facilities
- Improved education quality
Specific Objectives
- Reduce dropout rates due to distance from school to home and unconducive school environment at Azena General Primary School
- Save time that was wasted by travelling from residence area to the only existing school
- Avoid traffic accidents while crossing the main road
- Improve quality education by reducing large class size atmosphere
- Create good condition for close follow-up of parents about their children
School Facilities
4 Cement Block Classrooms
Science Laboratory
Library
IT Room
Teacher Resource Centre
Separate Latrines
Drinking Water
Administrative Offices
Project Impact
5
Villages Served
100%
Safety Improved
70%
Travel Time Saved
50%
Class Size Reduced
Community Benefits:
- Enabled girls and boys from surrounding areas to pursue primary education while living with their families
- Improved livelihoods of parents, woreda people, and the country at large
- Enhanced parental involvement in children's education
- Created opportunities for better academic performance
School Gallery
Location & Coverage
Located at the western part of Azena town, the school serves five rural villages:
- Provides accessible education for children living in remote areas
- Eliminates the need to cross dangerous main roads
- Reduces travel distance and time significantly
- Creates a safe and conducive learning environment