Kitebi SS creates space for learners to showcase their abilities

Having given learners an open chance to express themselves and showcase what they are capable of, the Headteacher and Team Leader of Kitebi Secondary School, Adv. Haj Kamulegeya Muhammed, has continued to provide opportunities for students to demonstrate their abilities beyond the classroom, during the school assemblies.

This approach gives learners room to share their ideas of improving the school, communicate what they know and present their talents before school leadership and their fellow students. According the Adv. Kamulegeya, he explains that through such opportunities, learners are able to build confidence while also gaining experience in presenting their work and expressing themselves.

Following the closing assembly of term II, several students presented their ideas and grievances before the headteacher. This term, during the school’s third week assembly, two other learners were given an opportunity to present before the Headteacher, with one showcasing his reporting skills through a news presentation and another demonstrating his creativity through a technology-based innovation.

The presentations provided a glimpse into the different abilities among learners and the importance of giving them space to explore and express what they can do.

Simon Tamale traces Headteacher’s journey

As part of the presentation, Simon Tamale, one of the learners prepared a news report highlighting Adv. Kamulegeya’s journey in the education sector. The report traced his teaching career, which began in 2003, and followed his service in seven schools across eight districts before eventually joining Kitebi Secondary School.

He also highlighted some of the contributions made by the Headteacher during his time at the school, presenting the information in a news-report format, mimiking of one of the reporters for Bukedde Television before the Headteacher and other learners.

The presentation provided an opportunity for learners to recognise and document the journey of a member of the school’s leadership while also developing their confidence and communication skills.

In appreciation of the effort put into preparing and presenting the report, the learner was awarded Shs100,000.

Innovation and technology

The assembly also provided a platform for another learner to showcase his creativity through an innovation he has named Nexa AI. The learner explained that the innovation can play songs and respond to commands given through either voice or text.

therefore, through presenting his innovation before the Headteacher, the school provided a platform for the student to demonstrate his idea, which can be developed further as it received the attention for his creativity.

The segement of the assembly also highlighted the importance of creating opportunities for learners to explore their abilities beyond the traditional classroom setting. Such platforms can help learners build confidence in presenting their ideas, while also encouraging them to continue developing their talents and practical skills.