By Augustine Mumbere,
Mr. Yokonia Bwambale, the head teacher for Bwera secondary school in Kasese district, describes the new curriculum as a timely intervention that relieved his school from what he called petty costs on vegetable, carpentry repairs, art and design in the institution.
He also says that in future, school uniforms will cheaply be tailored by learners whose interests in practical work as guided by the new curriculum, were raising mainly among senior one and two students.
Speaking to Kasese Guide Radio at his school over the weekend, Mr. Yokonia asked his learners to be focused, hardworking, disciplined and actively position themselves during the long Christmas holidays to advance their skills and make money to back their education as well.
Mr. Yokonia speaking……
Delton Bwambale and one Arnold Mumbere Asinjya, both senior one students, described the new curriculum as a boredom breaker and beneficial thus, commending government for establishment practical studies aimed at advancing skills. One Mumbere and Bwambale……
The government of Uganda introduced vocational skills in its lower secondary curriculum in 2020, although the rollout was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. END