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Schools in Kanungu District have on Monday joined the rest of the country in officially reopening for the second term of 2025, in line with the Ministry of Education and Sports’ academic calendar.
Across both primary and secondary levels, schools have begun their academic activities, although a noticeably low turnout of learners has been recorded in various institutions. Reports from several schools indicate that only a fraction of students reported on the first day, a trend attributed to late return from holidays and lack of preparedness among some parents.
At Rugyeyo Secondary School, a government-aided institution in Rugyeyo sub-county, the Deputy Headteacher Mr. Precious Ainebyoona Kibingo said they are fully prepared for the new term despite only receiving a quarter of their total student population.
Ivan Arineitwe, the Head of Agriculture Department and Boarding Section at the same school, said they are now focused on the teaching and learning process as guided by the revised curriculum.
Meanwhile, Rugyeyo Primary School has also resumed operations. Headteacher Mr. Isaac Kafente expressed readiness to begin the term, revealing that 50% of pupils reported on day one and all staff members were present. However, he mentioned they are still waiting for the government’s capitation grant to support school operations.
At St. James Model Primary School, a private institution in the same sub-county, Headteacher Sister Clare Habaasa reported an even lower turnout.
The Inspector of Schools for Kanungu District Local Government, Mr. Edson Tumwesigye, confirmed the official reopening of schools, congratulating both students and parents upon resumption from the holidays.
He noted that the term will run for 89 working days, starting today, 26th May 2025, and ending on 26th August 2025.
In the absence of the District Education Officer, the District Sports Officer Mr. Robert Arineitwe delivered a message to all education stakeholders, urging vigilance especially when it comes to transporting learners and adhering to school guidelines.
As schools embark on this new term, both government and private institutions in Kanungu are calling on parents, guardians, and all stakeholders to support learners for a productive and uninterrupted academic period.
