STAFF REPORTER
The District Inspector of Schools (DIS) for Mbarara, Ms. Ayebazibwe Kellen Kabeho, has expressed her appreciation to parents, political leaders, school foundation bodies, and other education stakeholders for their social and economic support, which contributed to the excellent performance in the 2024 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE).
Ms. Ayebazibwe made these remarks following the release of the 2024 PLE results. Kyamatambarire Primary School, a rural school in Rubaya Sub-county, Kashari South, emerged as the best performer, with 20 out of 22 students achieving Division One.
In the district rankings, Rubindi ranked first with 49.4%, followed by Rubaya Sub-county in second place with 28.9%. Rwanyamahembe secured third place with 27.4%, while Bukiro Town Council and Bukiro Sub-county were at the bottom, with scores of 17.6%, as reported by District Inspector of Schools, Ms. Ayebazibwe.
Ms. Ayebazibwe urged parents and guardians to start preparing for the reopening of the first term of 2025, scheduled for February. She advised them to purchase new school uniforms, scholastic materials, and other essentials, and to select good, affordable schools for their children. She noted that delays in purchasing basic scholastic materials often lead to domestic conflicts, which can result in psychological stress for learners and negatively impact the teaching and learning process.
She also thanked the government for paying teachers’ salaries on time and for providing peace and security, as well as acknowledging parents for their support in the construction of teachers’ houses, which motivated teachers to improve the teaching and learning process.
The Chairperson of Bukiro Town Council, Kashari South, Tom Karuhanga, commended all parents who sacrificed to support the education of their children, particularly those who passed in Division One. As an incentive, he announced that each student who achieved Division One in the town council would be rewarded with a blanket, mattress, and bed sheets as they transition to secondary school, emphasizing that education is a valuable investment in wealth creation and poverty reduction.
A total of 46 pupils from Bukiro Town Council passed in Division One out of 263 who sat for the PLE 2024.
