MBALE CITY – Mbale City Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Lydia Wanyoto Mutende, who also serves as Minister for Public Service, has extended examination encouragement and lunch support to Primary Seven candidates in several schools in Mbale City ahead of the forthcoming Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday, November 3rd and 4th.
Through her representative, Hon. Auma Josephine, the legislator reached out to candidates at Mbale Police Wanyera Primary School, Nauyo Primary School, Mutoto Primary School, Zesui Primary School, Bulweta, Najja P/S, Nabweya P/S, Namanyonyi P/S, Namengo P/S and Namagumba P/S, delivering her message of success and providing lunch support to motivate the learners during their examinations.
Addressing the candidates, Hon. Auma encouraged them to remain calm, confident and focused, reminding them that the examinations should be approached like any other school assessment without unnecessary fear or panic.
On behalf of Hon. Wanyoto, she urged the pupils to work hard, remain disciplined and recognise that they are the future leaders whose contribution will be important to their communities and the country.
She also emphasised the importance of science subjects, noting that they provide practical knowledge, open up employment opportunities and equip learners with skills that can be applied in everyday life.
Hon. Auma further cautioned the candidates against engaging in activities that could put their safety at risk during the holidays, particularly the cultural circumcision activities associated with the Imbalu season. She encouraged them to stay home, help their parents, remain disciplined and pray for good examination results.
She later handed over the lunch support provided by Hon. Wanyoto and wished all the candidates success in their forthcoming examinations.
At Mbale Police Wanyera Primary School, Headteacher Madam Milly Namataka revealed that the school has registered 189 candidates, comprising 87 boys and 102 girls.
She appreciated Hon. Wanyoto for the timely lunch support, saying it would motivate the candidates as they sit their final examinations.
Madam Namataka also assured parents and other stakeholders that the school had adequately prepared the learners and expressed optimism that the candidates would achieve good results.
Speaking to NEWSWAVEUG, Madam Rebecca Muduwa Gididi, Headteacher of Nauyo Primary School, disclosed that the school has 140 candidates, comprising 80 girls and 60 boys.
She appreciated the encouragement extended to the learners and assured parents that the school had done its best to prepare the candidates, expressing confidence in their performance.
Meanwhile, Madam Babirye Madina, Headteacher of Zesui Primary School, revealed that the school has registered 66 candidates.
She thanked Hon. Wanyoto for remembering the learners during this important examination period and appealed to her to continue with such support, pledging to stand with her in her community engagements.
At Mutoto Primary School, Headteacher Madam Namukose Sarah, represented by Acting Deputy Headteacher Mr. Matanda Kefah, reported that the school has 73 candidates, comprising 35 boys and 38 girls.
He appreciated the support extended to the candidates, noting that such interventions encourage learners and demonstrate the importance of community involvement in education.
The initiative highlights the importance of supporting learners beyond classroom instruction, particularly during critical academic milestones such as the Primary Leaving Examinations.