KABAROLE LEADERS FOR A DIALOGUE MEETING AT NYANSOZI PRIMARY SCHOOL

On 20^th June 2013 stakeholders in the education sector gathered at Nyansozi primary school in Mugusu sub county Kabarole District to address challenges affecting performance of pupils in Mugusu Sub County. Among the participants were the District Chair Person Hon Rwabuhinga Richard, MP for Burahya County Hon Stephen Kagwera Kasaija, NRM Chair Mr. Nyakahuma, the Chair Person LC III Mugusu, Hon Councillors, Chair Person LC ones, the DIS Kabarole Mr. Rujumba Joseph, Inspector of Schools Burahya, Mrs Kwezi Gorret, head teachers’ representatives, Chair Person PTAs from primary schools in Mugusu sub county, Parents, pupils, NGOs and other dignitaries. The Dialogue meeting was organized by Nyansozi primary school in partnership with RIDE Africa.

During the dialogue meeting the head teacher Nyansozi Primary school Mr. Rwabutiti Vincent gave a report about the school which highlighted that the school had performed poorly in 2012 PLE exams and the contributing factors were; some pupils not packing lunch e.g. only 60% of the total population in the school packs lunch, some parents inadequately provide scholastic materials and uniform to the learners, some children come from uncondusive home environment which affects their concentration in class among others.

He also presented a list of teachers’ needs which included; monthly allowances, Daily lunch, Accommodation, encouragement and moral support from parents and other stakeholders and obtaining respect for parenting children at school. Mr. Rwabutiti requested stakeholders to support the school in all aspects as it was planning to have a boarding section for the candidate class beginning 2013 and taking children for study tours within the district.

Mr. Richard Rwabuhinga, Kabarole district Chairperson, demonstrating how a good dancer makes good strokes to attract the attention of the audience: That was during the Kabarole district community meeting at Nyansozi Primary school

Different speakers emphasized the issue of parents’ contribution to the school and one of the guest speakers Hon Rwabuhinga Richard, LCV Chairperson demonstrated that ‘what makes one a good dancer is the wrapper around the waist (Ekizinisa Kurungi Omuzini Kaba Kasaatu). He was trying to emphasize that in order  for teachers to put in extra time in teaching they needed to be motivated.

by Ms Kahunde Erina, RIDE Africa