Parents Urged to Play Active Role in Children's Education at Nyabiteete SS AGM

Parents at Nyabiteete Secondary School in Uganda have been encouraged to take a more active role in their children's education. The call was made at the school's annual general meeting in Buyanja Sub-county, Rukungiri District. According to Nuwamanya Topha, a schools inspector representing the District Education Officer, parents need to understand and be involved in their children's lives for them to achieve academic success.

The AGM also saw PTA Chairperson Beinomugisha J. Salary thanking the school board and staff for improved academic performance, discipline, and support for the school's scouts. The scouts are set to represent Uganda at East African competitions in Tanzania from 15 to 19 December. Salary emphasized that education requires commitment and is not solely about money, urging parents to support their children.

Board Chairperson Rev. Geoffrey Mutabaazi expressed gratitude to parents for enrolling their children and paying fees. He stressed that guiding children requires cooperation between parents and the school. Mutabaazi encouraged women to remain strong in supporting their families and urged parents to build friendly relationships with their children.

Headteacher Epaphras Sabiiti reported on several improvements made to the school, including the reconstruction of the gate and gatekeeper's house, increased staff houses, and a fenced school perimeter. The school has also repaired the kitchen, classrooms, and dormitories, and expanded its solar system. Additionally, 2,300 coffee and 4,500 eucalyptus seedlings have been planted.

Sabiiti outlined the school's future plans, which include rewarding subject teachers with UGX 20,000 for an A and UGX 10,000 for a B. The school also plans to recruit a tailoring and fashion-design trainer to skill children and acquire a bus. The completion of the girls' dormitory is another planned project.

Despite these developments, the school faces financial pressure, with only 14 of its 64 staff on the government payroll. The cost of salaries, which exceeds 83 million UGX, limits funds for other projects. Parents were urged to pay fees on time to help the school avoid borrowing to meet operating costs.

The AGM highlighted the importance of parental involvement in students' success. Key points emphasized include the need for parents to understand and support their children, cooperate with the school, and provide financial support to ensure the school's smooth operation. By working together, parents and the school can help students achieve academic success.

Key points

• Parental involvement is crucial to students' academic success.
• The school faces financial pressure due to limited government funding.
• Nyabiteete Secondary School has made significant improvements and has plans for future development.