By Sunday
Senior Six students across the country today began their Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations A-Level, with candidates in Kabarole District expressing optimism about performing well.
Speaking to our reporter, Lawrence Amanyire, the Director of Studies (DOS) at Divine Mercy Secondary School in Kiko Town Council, located along the Fort Portal–Kamwenge Road, said candidates who sat for the History paper in the morning described it as approachable, giving them hope of performing well.
He added that all the 13 candidates registered for History and 37 registered for Mathematics turned up for their first papers.
Amanyire advised students not to become overexcited when papers appear approachable or lose hope when they find them difficult, urging them to remain focused and continues revising until the examinations are completed.
He also called upon teachers and parents to continue guiding and supporting candidates throughout the examination period.
Meanwhile, Tinka Gafa Ateenyi, a Physical Education and Biology teacher at St. Paul Nyabweya Seed Secondary School in Kasenda Sub-county, Kabarole District, also said the examinations had started well.