NICHOLAS A
Authorities at Kasoroza Primary School in Nyakagyeme Sub County, Rukungiri District, have vowed to take necessary steps to improve the school’s academic standards.
During the school’s PTA Annual General Meeting in 2025, Nyesiga Ivan, the school’s PTA chairperson, stated that the school has not yet reached the desired standard, a challenge they are determined to overcome. He attributed the poor academic performance to a lack of awareness among parents about their roles in their children’s education and recommended that the government enhance sensitization to raise awareness on parents’ responsibilities.
Nyesiga noted that many parents at the school do not attend meetings to discuss ways to improve academic standards. He emphasized that, despite the challenges, they are committed to doing whatever it takes to boost the school’s performance. One of the key challenges, he said, is parents’ failure to comply with PTA resolutions that support their children’s education.
The meeting also served as an opportunity to welcome the new headteacher, Mr. Musinguzi Emmanuel Kirakurate, who joined the school this year after being transferred from Omurusheshe Primary School in Buhunga Sub County, one of the top UPE schools in Rukungiri.
In his address, Mr. Kirakurate, drawing on his experience in school leadership, pledged to do everything in his power to significantly improve the school’s academic performance. However, he pointed out that there is still a lack of a strong working relationship among stakeholders. He believes that once this issue is addressed, the school will thrive. He committed to fostering cooperation among staff members and ensuring positive collaboration between parents, teachers, the school committee, and the foundation body.
The meeting was also attended by the Archdeacon of Nyakagyeme Archdeaconry, Ven. Ronald Natuhwera, who emphasized the role of parents in providing necessary educational materials and instilling moral values in their children. He criticized the prevalent mindset among some parents that children in UPE schools belong to the government and, therefore, parents should not contribute financially. He believes this attitude contributes to the high failure rates in Ugandan schools.
Topher, the area inspector of schools for Nyakagyeme Sub County, underscored the importance of a good working relationship between parents and teachers in fostering improved academic performance. He urged parents to adhere to their commitments when agreeing to support their children’s education.
