Clare N
Primary schools in Fort Portal City and Kabarole District successfully completed the first day of the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) yesterday. Pupils sat for Mathematics in the morning and Social Studies with Religious Education in the afternoon with only a few cases reported of candidates who failed to turn up.
During visits by Jubilee Radio, most headteachers reported that the examinations went on smoothly, with only a few absentees.
Cases of Absenteeism
At Sts. Peter and Paul Primary School, Virika, all 128 registered candidates sat for their papers successfully. The Headteacher Mrs. Angelica Kabasiita, noted that three of these candidates were from the Special Needs category, and they too completed the exams without difficulty.
At Kyairumba Primary School in Kabarole District, Headteacher Mr. Joseph Busobozi said that out of 123 registered candidates, 120 attended and sat for the exams without any challenges. He added that three candidates failed to appear for unknown reasons, despite the school’s efforts to reach them.
At Kiboha Primary School in Mugusu, Headteacher Mrs. Teddy Katende reported that 63 candidates had registered, but one failed to attend for unclear reasons. She commended the supervisors for ensuring a smooth and well-organized process on the first day.
Meanwhile, earlier yesterday, the Uganda Police issued a statement on examination security, warning politicians and the public against creating noise or disturbances near examination centers. The police urged everyone to maintain a peaceful and supportive environment for the candidates sitting for their exams across the country.
According to the Fort Portal City Education Officer, Patrick Ategeka, all examination materials were delivered on time to the various examination centers, and the first day of the exams went on without any major incident. Ategeka said invigilators reported to their respective centers early, and all candidates started their exams as scheduled