Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | School authorities plan to use the first days to reorient and counsel learners following their return to school after a six month’s break because of the nationwide lockdown. Various school leaders say they have realized learners need counselling and psychosocial support before actual learning …
Read More »Strict adherence to SOPs as schools reopen in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Schools have today re-opened with many adhering to the Standard Operating Procedures- SOPs issued by the Ministry of Education. The schools and tertiary institutions were closed in March following the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic. Last month, President Museveni okayed the reopening of the schools …
Read More »Gov’t orders schools to allow pregnant finalists back to class
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education and Sports has instructed all primary and secondary schools to allow finalists who are pregnant to return to school so as to complete their education. Finalists are expected to return to school in two weeks time to prepare to sit national …
Read More »Education ministry extends holiday for over 20 schools
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Education and Sports Ministry has extended holidays for over 20 government aided schools that will be used to train teachers on the new lower secondary school curriculum. Some of the affected schools include Mount St Mary’s Namgunga, St Mary’s Kisubi, Trinity College Nabbingo, Kololo …
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