Schools stuck as govt delays to distribute S3 textbooks
Head teachers have accused the government of launching the curriculum without adequate preparation
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Head teachers have accused the government of launching the curriculum without adequate preparation
Government has earmarked Shs5.8 billion for construction of at least two seed secondary schools in Tororo District
Daily Monitor Wednesday May 19 2021 Mr Samuel Oburu (left), the Kurobudi Primary School head teacher, shows journalists one of the grass-thatched houses that parents constructed for staff of the school on Monday. PHOTO | JOSEPH OMOLLO Advertisement Residents of Mulanda Sub-county in Tororo District have embarked on constructing grass-thatched houses for teachers’ accommodation at various government-aided primary schools in a bid to limit absenteeism. The residents say lack of staff accommodation has been one of the factors, alongside shortage of staff, lack of classrooms and low pay, that h...
Schools ignore govt directive, fully reopen Monday April 12 2021 Primary Seven candidates at Kyebambe Model Primary School in Fort Portal City observe Covid-19 standard operating procedures in October 2020. A survey by Daily Monitor indicates that some schools have opened for all classes and ignored the government’s phased manner of reopening. Photo/Alex Ashaba Summary According to the revised school calendar, Primary Four and Primary Five, who reported on April 6 and will break off on June 4. The 2021 school calendar, which could have commenced in February, will officially start on August...
Daily Monitor Friday February 26 2021 Students of Kakungulu Memorial Secondary School in Kampala attend lessons on February 25, 2021. PHOTO/ WILSON KUTAMBA Summary During a press conference at State House Entebbe yesterday, the Minister of Education, Ms Janet Museveni, appealed to schools to adhere to new guidelines on SOPs released the institution. In Tororo District, the education officer, Mr Albert Odoi, has warned that those who fail to comply with the standards will not be allowed to operate. Advertisement This comes as schools prepare to receive semi-candidate classes on on Monday after...