Government
schools across the Lango sub-region on Monday registered a low turn up of
pupils.
In most schools visited in various districts, there were less than 100 learners
at schools.
At Angicakide Primary school in Alebtong District, only 8 pupils; all girls
reported to school on Monday. At Adwir Primary School only 103 out of the 855
pupils of the school reported on the first day.
In Okio
Primary School, Aromo Sub County in Lira District, only two pupils reported in
primary seven class bringing the total number of pupils who came on the first
day to 88. The school has a total enrolment of 816 pupils.
Kenneth
Aguma, the headteacher of the school attributed the low turn up to
anticipation by parents that the school might not open because the new
classroom blocks at the school have not been officially commissioned.
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In Alukot Primary
school, Otuke District out of the 695 pupils 85 reported. Florence Awino, the headteacher says her
biggest challenge is the parents’ attitude towards education.
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However, at Okum Primary School 285 pupils reported out of the 1,177. Grace
Auma, the headteacher is optimistic that the number of pupils will increase by
the day, and observing social distancing will be a big challenge.
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At Amolatar
SDA Secondary School where there are 562 students, 4 had reported while at Amolatar Primary School there were 2 out of the 800 pupils.
At Agwingiri Girls School 19 students had so far reported. A teacher at the
school told URN that parents are not sure whether or not schools will remain open for long, a reason why they are not bringing students back.
“The turn up is low and some parents are sending
their children without school fees and foodstuffs for fear that government may
again close schools.”
