The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has released the official project theme for Senior Three students in 2025 under the New Lower Secondary Curriculum.
The theme, "Utilisation of Available Resources for Community Development," aims to encourage learners to engage in practical projects that address real-life challenges within their communities.
According to UNEB, the project work is an essential component of the lower secondary cycle, and a student who does not complete doesn’t qualify for the Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE).
The projects are assessed at the school level, and the achievement level are recorded separately on the students' certificates as an indication of their competence in handling practical, contemporary issues.
Students are expected to undertake projects from Senior One to Senior Four, gradually developing skills in problem solving, resource management, and innovation.
While Senior One and Senior Two learners focus on smaller, routine projects, Senior Three and Senior Four students work on a single integrated project that runs until the second term of Senior Four.
The project assessment are guided by a standardized framework that evaluates learners based on their ability to identify problems, develop feasible project ideas, mobilise resources, engage stakeholders, and create impactful products or services.
Additionally, key competencies such as critical thinking, communication, creativity, and self-directed learning are emphasized.
The assessment framework requires learners to demonstrate competency in project planning, implementation, reporting, and dissemination.
UNEB has provided guidelines to ensure uniformity in evaluation, including:
Development of a clear project title linked to the theme.
By integrating hands-on project work into the curriculum, UNEB aims to equip students with practical skills that prepare them for the workforce and entrepreneurship.
The initiative aligns with Uganda’s broader goals of fostering innovation and sustainable community development through education.
This theme follows the first 2024 theme, "Skills and Innovation for Sustainable Living," which emphasized equipping students with problem-solving abilities for environmental and economic sustainability.
In the 2025 academic year, schools, teachers, and learners are urged to begin preparations for the project work to ensure that students not only meet the certification requirements but also contribute meaningfully to their communities.