Summary:
- Five schools from the Kigezi Region will represent the area at the National Level competition, scheduled to be held at Mbale Secondary School from August 25 to September 3, 2024.
KANUNGU: Future Generation Nursery and Primary School in Rubanda Town Council was on Thursday crowned champion of the Kigezi Region Kinimba Music, Dance, and Drama (MDD) competitions for primary schools.
The competitions, held at St. Thereza Girls College Calcutta Kihiihi in Kanungu District, saw Future Generation Nursery and Primary School clinch the title with 1,272 points, marking their fourth victory. The school has consistently represented Rubanda District, securing top positions at both the regional and district levels.
Rukiga Primary School from Kashambya Sub County in Rukiga District placed second with 1,046 points. Kicucwe Primary School, also from Rukiga District, took third place with 1,033 points.
Gisorora Primary School from Kisoro District followed in fourth with 1,025 points, while Bishop Mazzoldi Primary School secured fifth place with 1,022 points.
Burema Primary School came sixth with 1,000 points, and Kakindo Primary School was seventh with 983 points. Kisiizi Hospital Nursery and Primary School from Rukungiri District placed eighth with 957 points, and Kishanda Community Primary School in Kanungu District was ninth with 841 points.
The schools competed in 16 different events, including Western composition, folk songs, drama, sight singing, poems, storytelling, and creative dance.
Five schools from the Kigezi Region will represent the area at the National Level competition, scheduled to be held at Mbale Secondary School from August 25 to September 3, 2024.
The participating schools are Future Generation Nursery and Primary School, Rukiga Primary School, Kicucwe Primary School, Gisorora Primary School, and Bishop Mazzoldi Primary School.
Kigezi Region Kinimba MDD Chairperson Medard Niwagaba highlighted the need for support from well-wishers for the schools qualifying for the national games.
He acknowledged the challenges faced by schools that could not participate due to financial constraints.
Joseline Korugyendo, Director of Future Generation Nursery and Primary School, credited the school’s success to the dedication and talent of her students.
She emphasized that education encompasses not only academic excellence but also skills development. Korugyendo expressed gratitude to those who supported them financially and through prayers, enabling them to secure the trophy for the fourth time.
She also appealed for continued support to facilitate their participation in the national competition.
