NTUNGAMO – Students have been encouraged to fully embrace Uganda’s competence-based curriculum, transforming classroom theory into practical innovation and lifelong skills.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The development was confirmed during the Ntungamo District’s inspiring annual science fair, hosted at Rwentobo High School, which brought together secondary school students from across the district.
The event, which showcased 66 innovative projects from 25 schools, served as a vibrant platform for young scientists to demonstrate their practical skills and creativity, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application.
Leonidas Natukunda, the chief guest at the event, rallied students to wholeheartedly adopt the new competence-based curriculum, emphasizing its potential to transform their educational journey.
“This curriculum is designed to build your confidence and help you translate what you learn in class into practical solutions,” Natukunda stated.
He commended the participating schools for their commitment to the annual science fair while encouraging those who were absent due to financial constraints to make every effort to join future events.
“Failure to engage in such educational modules can significantly affect a student’s scientific improvement,” he cautioned.
Highlighting Uganda’s current educational focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Natukunda called upon teachers to play a pivotal role in nurturing student innovations.
“Our teachers must guide and support learners to develop their innovative capacities,” Natukunda emphasized.
Rwentobo High School head teacher Vincent Barugahare described the annual science fair as a vital platform for sharpening students’ ability to turn theoretical knowledge into practical skills.
He further emphasized that the exhibition equips learners with lifelong competencies that can secure their future livelihoods and instills the confidence needed to transform their innovations into sustainable income-generating ventures.
Regional coordinator Agnes Tumuhaise reinforced the chief guest’s call for students to embrace the competence-based curriculum while making a heartfelt plea to schools that were absent from this year’s event.
She urged them to prioritize participation in future editions, stressing that such platforms offer invaluable opportunities for nurturing learners’ academic and practical growth.
Kyamate Secondary School students Prosper Ampamize Kakuru and Denis Twinomugisha impressed judges with their locally fabricated press machine, earning the honor of representing Ntungamo at the upcoming national science competition.
The young innovators described the fair as a transformative experience that equips them with practical skills and the confidence to turn their ideas into future careers and financial independence.
Following rigorous adjudication based on nine competences, five projects were selected from the 66 exhibited to represent the Ntungamo region at the national competition, scheduled for July 10–12, 2026.
The best performers were honored with certificates, celebrating their outstanding achievements and dedication to scientific innovation.
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