Kitebi SS Team Leader cautions S.4 candidates against indiscipline during UCE examinations break

Following the completion of their compulsory subjects in the ongoing Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations, Senior Four candidates at Kitebi Secondary School have been urged to use their examination break responsibly.

While the break offers an opportunity to rest after weeks of examination preparation and pressure, it also requires responsibility, as some candidates may be tempted to abandon their revision, engage in risky behaviour or make decisions that could jeopardise their safety and future.

Against this background, Adv. Haj. Kamulegeya Muhammed, the Team Leader, convened an assembly to address the candidates on the potential challenges associated with the examination break.

School outlines arrangements for candidates

Addressing the candidates, Mr Ismail Mawanda, the Deputy Headteacher briefed the candidates on the arrangements for the short break, particularly for boarding students who would be released to return home.

He explained that boarding students were expected to be picked up by their parents or guardians, who would confirm their commitment to bringing them back to school for their remaining examinations.

He further cautioned the day scholars against reporting to school during the break, advising them to return when their next examination papers were due.

The arrangements are intended to ensure that candidates spent the break under appropriate supervision and are able to return to school in time to complete their examinations.

Candidates cautioned against indiscipline

Similarily, the Team Leader Adv. Haj Kamulegeya reiterated the deputy headteacher’s communication on the break arrangements, emphasising the need for candidates to follow the school’s guidance.

He also cautioned them against treating the break as an opportunity to engage in activities that could jeopardise their education, personal safety and future prospects.

The Team Leader warned that time away from school usually exposes young people to temptations and risky behaviour, including theft, sexual abuse and other forms of criminal activity, with potentially serious consequences.

He thus urged the candidates to remain disciplined and make responsible decisions, reminding them that they are still young and needed to protect the future they are working to build through education.

Ad. Kamulegeya emphasised that completing their compulsory papers is not the end of their academic responsibility, but one stage in an examination process that requires continued commitment and focus.

Consistent revison 

The Team Leader also encouraged the candidates to use the short break to revise for their remaining optional subjects rather than becoming complacent after completing their compulsory papers.

He reminded the candidates that their final results could influence their next academic steps, including opportunities to join higher levels of education, gain admission to preferred institutions and qualify for scholarships.

The Team Leader therefore urged them to maintain a reading routine, revise what they had learnt and prepare adequately for the remaining examinations.

The message to the candidates was that the short break should provide an opportunity to rest and prepare, not an excuse to abandon their academic responsibilities.