Summary:
- Rev. Onoria emphasized that using mother tongues as a medium of instruction in early education aligns with the Ministry of Education and Sports policy, which has been in place since 2007.
NGORA: The Ngora District Inspector of Schools, Rev. Charles Peter Onoria, has called on both government-aided and privately-owned schools to embrace teaching lower primary learners (P1–P3) in local languages.
Rev. Onoria emphasized that using mother tongues as a medium of instruction in early education aligns with the Ministry of Education and Sports policy, which has been in place since 2007.
He noted that teaching in local languages helps learners perform better academically and enhances their ability to acquire knowledge and skills.
Echoing his sentiments, the Ngora Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Jacinta Ayoo, attributed poor performance among young learners to being taught in foreign languages at an early age.
She urged educators to prioritize local languages to improve learning outcomes.
At the same event, RDC Ayoo strongly condemned cases of teachers defiling their own learners, describing the act as abhorrent and a betrayal of the trust placed in educators.
She revealed that her office has received reports of such incidents in Ngora District and vowed to take decisive action.
Ayoo assured the public that any teacher found guilty of defilement would face the full force of the law.
“Teachers are supposed to act as role models for their learners, but when they engage in such shameful acts, it raises serious concerns about the future of our children and the next generation,” Ayoo stated.
She also cautioned parents against allowing their children to loiter during the school holiday season, stressing the importance of ensuring their safety and discipline as schools close for the third term.
The remarks were made last week during the third-term closing ceremony at Ngora High School.
