By CHRISTINE.
Parents and guardians in Fort Portal City have been urged to send their children to school early and with all the required scholastic materials to ensure a smooth start of Term One.
Educationists from different schools in the city, say schools have received more learners at the start compared to other years and called upon parents to cooperate in providing children with scholastic materials.
At St Peter and Paul Primary School, Virika, the Deputy Headteacher, Mr Charles Mwebembezi, said the school has started smoothly and are ready to commence normal teaching immediately
He noted that although the institution was affected by the Ministry of Education and Sports’ adjustment of the school calendar, the decision was necessary for peace and the overall betterment of learners.
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Implementing a new curriculum
Mr Charles added that the school is prepared to implement the newly introduced subjects of Kiswahili and Religious Education, which are to be taught starting in the 2026 academic year, in line with ministry guidelines.
Meanwhile, at Njara Nursery and Primary School, the Headteacher, Mr Kahuma Amos Isamba, described the holiday as long and appreciated parents for taking good care of their children during the break. He encouraged parents to continue showing love, hope, and support towards their children’s education.
At Fort Portal Secondary School, the Headteacher, Mr Reagan Katerega, said the school registered a good turnout and that they have been registering boarding students as early as yesterday and the exercise is still ongoing. He urged parents to allow their children to report within the first week to enable them settle early and begin studies smoothly.
The Ministry of Education and Sports adjusted the reopening of schools from 2nd February to 10th February to allow national elections to take place. According to the ministry calendar, Term One 2026 will end on 1st May.