Summary:
- He stated that such behavior negatively impacts students’ performance and could lead to expulsion from the teaching profession.
KISORO: Diocese of Muhabura Education Coordinator Rev. Herbat Mujabwami has warned teachers who arrive at school under the influence of alcohol.
He stated that such behavior negatively impacts students’ performance and could lead to expulsion from the teaching profession.
Rev. Mujabwami made these comments during the release of primary mock exam results at Seseme Integrated School in Kisoro Municipality. He noted an improvement in performance compared to the previous year.
He urged teachers who struggle with alcohol consumption to abstain or consider early retirement to prevent harm to students. Additionally, Rev. Mujabwami advised teachers to avoid taking on multiple loans, which contribute to their stress, and he called on the Ugandan government to address this issue and ensure that hard-to-reach allowances are refunded to their beneficiaries.
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Rev. Mujabwami also encouraged parents to work closely with school authorities to ensure their children receive a good education, emphasizing that education is the most valuable gift a parent can provide, shaping their child’s future.
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Municipal Principal Education Officer Mugyema Sabiti criticized teachers for focusing on their salaries while not performing their duties effectively. He called for greater cooperation with the education department to improve school performance in the district.
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Meanwhile, Abomwe Bright, Head Teacher at Mother Care Pre and Primary School, highlighted the need for Anglican schools to enhance their working skills and strategies to compete with Catholic schools. He encouraged teachers to work diligently to improve enrollment and to learn from the successful tactics employed by Catholic schools.
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