Kyamakanda Ss Students Urged To Prioritize Education As School Concludes Annual Sports Day

Rukungiri: Students of Kyamakanda Secondary School in Buyanja Town Council have been encouraged to value education and focus on reading books, with education described as the great equalizer between the rich and those from humble backgrounds.

The call was made on June 10, by the guest of honour, Moses Gumisiriza, popularly known as Moses AK, a former sports commentator, an Old Boy of Kyamakanda Secondary School, and currently working with the National NRM Secretariat. He was speaking during the closing ceremony of the school’s annual Sports Day held at the school playground in Buyanja Town Council.

Moses AK told learners that education can transform a person’s life from poverty to success. He urged students to work hard, stay focused on their studies, and aim to become important and responsible people in the future.

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The school headteacher, David Turyamusima Kapira, said the Sports Day activities are organized every second term to prepare students for district athletics competitions. He revealed that this year’s district athletics championship will be held on June 20, 2026.

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The Chairperson of the Parents Teachers Association (PTA), Henry Ngatireyo, said sports help learners stay physically fit, fight non-communicable diseases, develop talents, and prepare young people for successful futures.

The Rukungiri District Inspector of Schools and head of sports in the district, Solomon Arinetwe Kasigazi, thanked the headteacher for implementing the Ministry of Education and Sports policy of involving learners in co-curricular activities. He also praised students who participated and represented their respective houses.

Kasigazi noted that sports are not only about winning medals and trophies but also about promoting important values such as discipline, cooperation, teamwork, and respect.

The sports activities, which started last Friday, featured relay races and track events for both boys and girls, jumping competitions, dance sports, and other games.

For the boys’ category, participants competed under Moon, Mars, Earth, and Jupiter houses, while girls competed under Mercury, Star, Venus, and Sun houses.

Mercury emerged as the winners in the girls’ category, while Moon won the boys’ category. The overall paired house championship was won by Moon-Sun House.