β€œπ΄π‘‘ π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘ π‘β„Žπ‘œπ‘œπ‘™, π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ β„Žπ‘’π‘Žπ‘‘π‘šπ‘Žπ‘ π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿ π‘™π‘’π‘Žπ‘‘π‘  π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘ π‘β„Žπ‘œπ‘œπ‘™, π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ πΆπ‘œπ‘šπ‘šπ‘œπ‘› 𝑀𝑒𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 π‘”π‘œπ‘£π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘›π‘  π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘ π‘β„Žπ‘œπ‘œπ‘™, π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ π‘Žπ‘™π‘™ π‘œπ‘“ 𝑒𝑠 𝑖𝑛 π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘‘π‘–π‘“π‘“π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘›π‘‘ π‘π‘œπ‘ π‘–π‘‘π‘–π‘œπ‘›π‘  π‘Žπ‘π‘‘ π‘‘π‘œπ‘”π‘’π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘‘π‘œ π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘› π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘ π‘β„Žπ‘œπ‘œπ‘™.”

The college operates through teamwork and shared responsibility, where the headmaster leads, the Common Meeting guides decisions, and everyone works together to ensure the school runs smoothly.
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β€œAs student teachers of DAPP Mkushi College of Education, we see the Common Meeting as more than just a gathering; it’s the heart of how our college runs. It teaches us that being a teacher is not only about standing in front of a class, but also about leading, listening, and working together for the good of our communities. Through the Common Meeting, we are learning to be democratic, responsible, and community-minded teachers who can make a positive difference wherever we go,” Wanzi Kazembe said [a first-year student].

β€œThis meeting brings together all of us students and staff to openly discuss issues, share ideas, and make decisions that affect life at the college. It’s a space where everyone’s voice counts, whether we’re talking about improving lessons, organizing community activities, or strengthening teamwork. We hold the meetings every week, with clear agendas and shared responsibilities. Through this, we learn how to plan, communicate, and take responsibility for what we do.” Memory Musonda added.

Through this practice, student teachers gain vital skills in leadership, problem-solving, and collaboration β€” skills they later apply in their schools and communities. The Common Meeting teaches them to work with others, respect different opinions, and find solutions together β€” qualities that define effective teachers and community leaders.

β€œThe Common Meeting is an important part of our training here at DAPP Mkushi College of Education. It helps us build confidence, unity, and a clear sense of purpose. By learning to lead and make decisions together, we’re preparing ourselves to create inclusive classrooms and strong school communities when we become teachers.” Wanzi added.

In every sense, the Common Meeting keeps the spirit of DAPP Mkushi alive β€” a spirit of cooperation, responsibility, and service.