Immaculate Heart Girls Nyakibale Prays for First New Curriculum S.6 Class Ahead of UACE Exams
Rukungiri: Immaculate Heart Girls School Nyakibale has held a dedication Mass for its first Senior Six candidates under the new curriculum as they prepare to sit their Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) examinations, which begin tomorrow, Monday.
The Mass was held on November 8, at the school chapel in Rukungiri Municipality and was led by Rev. Fr. Robert Ayebazibwe from Mbarara Archdiocese.
In his homily, Fr. Ayebazibwe encouraged the candidates not to allow their family backgrounds or challenges in life to stop them from achieving their dreams.
Fr. Ayebazibwe told the candidates that regardless of their circumstances, having a dream and working towards it makes success possible.
He described Immaculate Heart Girls School as a seat of wisdom and praised the sisters for their dedication to the learners.
Fr. Ayebazibwe also prayed for the candidates to perform well, reminding them that the world does not simply give people what they deserve but what they work hard to achieve. He urged the candidates to believe in their abilities, take advantage of the opportunities before them and work hard to become useful members of society.
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The school headteacher, Sr. Sabina Tumusiime, said the candidates are the first Senior Six class to sit their UACE examinations under the new curriculum.
Sr. Tumusiime expressed confidence in their performance, saying the teachers had worked hard to prepare them for the examinations. Sr. Tumusiime said the school had equipped the learners with good morals and values that would guide them even after leaving school.
Sr. Tumusiime encouraged the candidates to pray, work hard and continue being good examples to their families and society. She also thanked parents for trusting and choosing Immaculate Heart Girls School Nyakibale to educate their children.
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The former chairperson of the school council, Mary Arekaho, and former headgirl, Renitah Natukunda, also thanked the parents and school administration for their contribution to the learners’ education. They expressed confidence that the candidates would perform well in their examinations.
The dedication Mass concluded with the planting of fruit trees in the school compound, an activity aimed at promoting environmental conservation and encouraging the school community to care for nature.
