Staff Reporter
Rev. Herbat Mujabwami, the Diocese of Muhabura Education Coordinator, has issued a stern warning to teachers arriving at school under the influence of alcohol. He emphasized that such behavior adversely affects students’ performance and may lead to dismissal from the teaching profession.
Rev. Mujabwami made these remarks during the release of the primary mock exam results at Seseme Integrated School in Kisoro Municipality. He noted an improvement in student performance compared to the previous year and urged teachers who struggle with alcohol consumption to either abstain or consider early retirement to avoid harming students. Additionally, he advised teachers to avoid taking on multiple loans, which can increase their stress levels and called on the Ugandan government to address this issue and ensure that hard-to-reach allowances are refunded to beneficiaries.
Rev. Mujabwami also encouraged parents to collaborate closely with school authorities to ensure their children receive quality education, emphasizing that education is the most valuable gift a parent can provide, shaping their child’s future.
Municipal Principal Education Officer Mugyema Sabiti criticized teachers for focusing on their salaries while neglecting their duties. He called for greater cooperation with the education department to enhance school performance in the district.
Meanwhile, Abomwe Bright, Head Teacher at Mother Care Pre and Primary School, stressed the need for Anglican schools to improve their skills and strategies to compete effectively with Catholic schools. He encouraged teachers to work diligently to boost enrollment and learn from the successful practices of Catholic schools.
