Examination materials arrived safely around 1 a.m., escorted by security from Kitgum central police station.
From there, the papers were sent to seven schools across Kitgum and Lamwo districts, including Palabek Secondary School, Padibe Girls Comprehensive, Lukum, Madi-Opei, Kitgum Matidi, and Muchwini.
By 8 a.m., headteachers, security officers, and officials from the Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb) held a briefing to remind staff and candidates about discipline, honesty, and integrity.
By 8 a.m., headteachers, security officers, and officials from the Uganda National Examinations Board (Uneb) held a briefing to remind staff and candidates about discipline, honesty, and integrity.
The exams officially started with Geography Paper One, a mandatory paper for all UCE students.
At Kitgum High School, the first exam began at 9 a.m., without any problems. Christopher Opoka, headteacher of Kitgum High School and Uneb area supervisor for Station 039, said that most schools were well-prepared despite last year’s challenges.
At Kitgum High School, the first exam began at 9 a.m., without any problems. Christopher Opoka, headteacher of Kitgum High School and Uneb area supervisor for Station 039, said that most schools were well-prepared despite last year’s challenges.
He oversees 12 schools in the area, including YY Okot Girls Memorial College and Rev Jabloni Isoke Memorial College.
Opoka explained that teachers had completed the syllabus, conducted internal and external mock exams, and organised training sessions to prepare students.
Opoka explained that teachers had completed the syllabus, conducted internal and external mock exams, and organised training sessions to prepare students.
Guidance and counselling sessions were also held to encourage exam ethics and discourage cheating.
Lucy Oola, headteacher of YY Okot Girls Memorial College, said students had been thoroughly briefed on the consequences of exam malpractice.
Lucy Oola, headteacher of YY Okot Girls Memorial College, said students had been thoroughly briefed on the consequences of exam malpractice.
She noted that no incidents had been reported so far. Oola attributed the smooth start to renewed stability after last year’s disruptions, including a three-week teachers’ strike that affected learning.
She also recalled a past tragedy in which a student died in a lawn-mowing accident, which had affected student focus.
She also recalled a past tragedy in which a student died in a lawn-mowing accident, which had affected student focus.
“This year, the school is stable and focused. We expect at least 70 distinctions out of 150 students,” she said confidently.
This year, Station 039 has 92 candidates, including over 25 girls, showing an increase in female participation.
This year, Station 039 has 92 candidates, including over 25 girls, showing an increase in female participation.
Education officials said they are prioritising discipline, mental well-being, and fairness throughout the exams.
Opoka expressed hope that the results would improve compared to last year, reflecting the dedication of both teachers and students.
Opoka expressed hope that the results would improve compared to last year, reflecting the dedication of both teachers and students.
“With more training and guidance, we expect better outcomes this time,” he said.
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