Bourasso:Stakeholders at the Sikoro public primary school in Bourasso have come together to create bricks for constructing a chicken coop. This initiative, conducted on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, is part of educational reforms aimed at introducing trades in primary school education.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the project was spearheaded by the school’s director, Ousséni Ouédraogo. Teachers, students, and the school council office members participated in the process of preparing the earth and making bricks. This hands-on activity was designed to impart traditional skills and practical abilities to students.

The effort exemplifies the educational reform's goal to transform Burkinabe schools into environments that merge academic learning with work, production, and empowerment. The chicken coop construction serves as an educational tool, instilling values such as dedication, perseverance, autonomy, and civic responsibility in learners.

Yelkouhan Abel Somé, Head of the Basic Education District (CCEB) of Bourasso, highlighted that by integrating poultry farming into the curriculum, the school effectively blends theory with practice, showcasing the educational potential of trades in alignment with national educational policies.

The school's principal commended the dedication and teamwork of the teachers, students, and school council members, which significantly contributed to the project's success. Participants have agreed to reconvene in two weeks to continue the chicken coop construction.