Religious leaders have called upon parents and teachers to play a leading role in restoring hope and confidence among learners as they prepare for their final Senior Four examinations, warning that students need continuous encouragement and support to overcome pressure and avoid negative thoughts that could affect their performance.
The call was made during a special prayer Mass held for Senior Four candidates at Seeta High School Green Campus in Takajjunge, Mukono, who are preparing to sit their final examinations administered by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB).
Rev. Father Joseph Kamiza from the Tororo Archdiocese, who led the Mass, urged the candidates to put their trust in God, whom he described as the source of their strength and guidance during the examination period.
Father Kamiza, however, reminded the learners that prayer must be accompanied by action, urging them to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired from their teachers over the past years.
He encouraged the candidates to remain focused, disciplined and confident, saying success requires both faith and personal effort.
The priest also appealed to parents and teachers to understand the pressure learners face during examination periods and provide them with the emotional, academic and practical support they need to remain focused.
He cautioned against situations that could cause learners to lose hope or develop negative feelings towards themselves, emphasizing that encouragement from adults can make a significant difference in a student’s confidence and eventual performance.
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The Headteacher of Seeta High School Green Campus, Mr. Alibundi Paul, said the school has spent the past four years deliberately preparing the candidates for their final examinations.
Alibundi expressed confidence in the learners, saying the school is satisfied with the level of preparation they have received and expects them to perform well when they sit their UNEB papers.
He attributed the anticipated performance to the strong cooperation that has existed between the school, parents and learners throughout the candidates’ four-year journey.
According to the Headteacher, the partnership has enabled the school to identify the learners’ needs, support their academic progress and prepare them adequately for the demands of the examinations.
The dedication Mass therefore provided more than a religious moment for the candidates; it also served as an opportunity for the school community to encourage the learners, strengthen their confidence and remind them that the examinations are part of a broader journey towards their future aspirations.
As the S.4 candidates prepare to enter the examination rooms, the message from both the Church and the school remains clear: they should trust in God, believe in their preparation, remain disciplined and put into practice what they have been taught.
