Iganga Deaf Pupil Aspires to Become Secretary After PLE
Monica Namulondo, the head of deaf pupils at Nakalama Primary, described Nakanda as a well-behaved and hardworking student who has made a significant impact during her seven years at the school.
A total of 84 candidates today sat their Mathematics Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) at Nakalama Primary School in Iganga, among them Rahuma Nakanda, a deaf pupil.
Speaking through an interpreter before sitting her Mathematics paper, Nakanda expressed her desire to become a secretary in the future.
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As of press time, Nakanda was taking the Mathematics examination with the support of two UNEB instructors.
Harriet Muyodi, a UNEB scout and teacher at St Augustine Primary School in Seeta, Kampala, reported that there had been no incidents of exam malpractice.
She praised the seating arrangements at Nakalama Primary School, saying the environment fostered a positive atmosphere for candidates.
Monica Namulondo, the head of deaf pupils at Nakalama Primary, described Nakanda as a well-behaved and hardworking student who has made a significant impact during her seven years at the school.
Namulondo emphasized the importance of early exposure to sign language for deaf children, suggesting that starting sign language education at a young age ensures a better understanding and smoother learning process.
"Deaf children should be introduced to sign language early, and parents should support their children by using it to communicate at home," she said.
Sandra Kwagala, the Iganga District Inspector of Schools, confirmed that a total of 8,484 candidates are sitting for their Primary Leaving Examinations across the district, with 1,200 of them from schools in Iganga Municipality.
