Some parents in Bunyangabu District are grappling with understanding their children’s performance under the new curriculum, prompting school administrators to step in and offer detailed explanations.
Rubona Secondary School, one of eight government-aided schools in the district, saw all 67 of its Senior Four students pass with Division One results in the 2024 examinations, according to Headteacher Namanya Ruth.
Administrators attribute the strong performance to the new curriculum, which places greater emphasis on practical skills over theoretical knowledge.
“The new curriculum makes it easier for students to retain and apply what they learn,” said Johnson Kizza, Director of Studies at Rubona Secondary School.
However, while educators celebrate the improved results, some parents remain uncertain about how to interpret their children’s performance.
“To address this, Rubona Secondary School has initiated daily sessions to explain the results to the most angered parents,” Namanya added.
Students Welcome Practical Learning Approach
Despite some parental confusion, students have embraced the curriculum’s transformation, praising its focus on hands-on learning.
Uganda’s new lower secondary curriculum requires students to study 12 subjects in Senior One and Two, including 11 compulsory subjects and one elective.
The system is designed to equip learners with practical skills and competencies relevant to the modern job market, shifting away from a purely theoretical approach to a competency-based model.