MUKONO, Uganda — Religious leaders have called on parents and teachers to continue supporting students and giving them hope as they prepare to sit their final examinations.
The call was made by Fr Joseph Kamiza from the Archdiocese of Tororo during a special Mass held to pray for Senior Four candidates at Seeta High School Green Campus in Mukono.
Fr Kamiza urged the candidates to put their trust in God as they prepare for the examinations, reminding them that God remains the source of strength and guidance during challenging moments.
However, he cautioned the students that prayer alone would not guarantee success, saying they must also put into practice what they have been taught by their teachers.
He encouraged the candidates to remain focused on their studies, apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired over the years and approach the examinations with confidence.
Fr Kamiza also appealed to parents and teachers to provide the candidates with the support and necessities they need during this critical period.
He said students need encouragement and reassurance from the people around them so that they do not lose hope or develop negative attitudes towards themselves, which could affect their ability to perform well in the examinations.
The priest’s message comes as schools across the country prepare candidates for their final examinations, a period often associated with pressure and anxiety among students.
At Seeta High School Green Campus, the Mass brought together the candidates and members of the school community to pray for the students’ success and encourage them ahead of the examinations.
The school’s headteacher, Alibundi Paul, said the candidates have been prepared for the examinations throughout the four years they have spent at the school.
Alibundi said the school is confident that the students are ready to sit the examinations, attributing the confidence to the continuous preparation and the cooperation between the school and parents.
He said the relationship between the school and parents has enabled the institution to effectively support the candidates throughout their secondary education.
According to Alibundi, the school’s focus has been to ensure that the candidates are adequately prepared before they sit for their final examinations.
The Senior Four candidates are now set to sit their final examinations after completing their four-year secondary education, with the school leadership urging them to remain focused and put into practice what they have been taught.
