Some relocated learners from flood-affected schools in the Zambezi Region are steadily adjusting to their new environment at Lusese, where temporary facilities have been set up to ensure the continuation of teaching and learning.

About 166 out of 260 were initially moved from Muzii Combined School to Lusese Combined School.

The number have since increased to 190 and 17 staff members.

There are also several parents who volunteered to assist the children with daily care on site.

Despite the displacement, both learners and teachers have shown resilience, quickly adapting to life in a camp setting. 

Teaching and learning resumed on Tuesday, with classes conducted in a combination of tents and available school blocks.

Their life skills teacher at the Muzii Combined School, Kondjela Nghiphundu, highlighted that "they don't really look so confused; they are calm, and, by the look of things, they understand what is going on. They also understand the situation, so, like, today in the morning when I came, they also said, 'Ms, at least we are no longer at the place where there is danger or something,' so they understand."

There is a need for at least two more tents for Grade 4 and 5 learners who did not attend normal classes on Tuesday. 

However, Muzii Combined School staff members were assured that the matter would be addressed as soon as possible.

The relocation, which was carried out mainly with boats, limited the amount of belongings to be ferried. 

While government has provided support in terms of food and shelter, there is also a need for toiletries.

"So especially on the side of sanitary pads and toiletries, we are really in need of that. So any other company or whoever wants to assist, we will really appreciate because I have to keep those things and distribute them to the learners that are really in need."

Meanwhile, learners from Mpukano Junior Primary School who were relocated at the last minute to Dr Sam Nujoma Combined School in Kabbe did not attend classes on Tuesday.

Upon arrival, NBC News observed that tents were still being erected for both classrooms and teachers' accommodation. 

Parents who travelled with the children say the environment is not yet conducive.

However, the school has a septic tank, which reportedly requires emptying due to the increased number of people. 

The school has been instructed to address the issue urgently.

Those relocated also say they were promised mattresses and mosquito nets. 

The area where they are camping remains dark and requires lighting, while there is also a need for storage facilities, particularly refrigeration.

The education directorate is planning to install floating bridges at some schools that remain accessible by boat to minimise further relocations. 

They are also continuing to monitor water levels and assess conditions at schools in affected areas such as Kasika and Mbalasinte.