Summary:
- According to the school’s head teacher, Teddy Adeko, the decision follows impressive results in the previous year’s Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Ordinary Level exams.
KATAKWI: Priscilla Girls Secondary School in Katakwi District is set to construct and launch Advanced Level (A-Level) classes in response to strong demand from parents and a notable improvement in academic performance.
According to the school’s head teacher, Teddy Adeko, the decision follows impressive results in the previous year’s Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Ordinary Level exams. Parents have expressed a desire for the school to introduce an A-Level section in order to retain students who have excelled and want to continue their education at the same institution.
The school’s performance has steadily improved over the past three years. In 2020, three students passed in Division One, seven in 2022, and eleven in 2023. Adeko credits this positive trend to the combined efforts of both students and teachers.
To meet the growing demand, Adeko confirmed that the school plans to offer Senior Five (S5) classes starting next year. She also urged parents to actively participate in their children’s education by providing the necessary educational resources.
“We have a dedicated staff that is committed to creating a conducive learning environment for both Ordinary and Advanced Levels,” Adeko stated, adding that the school’s focus is on ensuring the success of its students at all academic levels.
Currently, Priscilla Girls Secondary School has an enrollment of 878 students, comprising 367 boys and 511 girls. With plans for next year, the school aims to expand its offerings and provide students with the opportunity to pursue higher education within the same institution.
Godfrey Omolo, the Katakwi District LC5 chairperson, has expressed support for the initiative. He noted that the district’s education performance has improved following the recent Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) exams. He attributed this progress to the dedication of the education department and its teachers.
Omolo also welcomed the introduction of an additional A-Level division, pointing out that Katakwi currently has limited options for A-Level education. He highlighted that only three schools in the district Usuk, Katakwi, and Toroma Pea currently offer Advanced Level classes.
