All 292 candidates registered at Ibanda Secondary School and Kagongo Secondary School reported for the opening day of the UCE examinations, with administrators confirming timely delivery of examination papers.
The Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) examinations opened smoothly in Ibanda District on Monday, with all candidates registered at Ibanda Secondary School and Kagongo Secondary School reporting for their first papers.
The candidates sat Mathematics Paper One in the morning before proceeding to Chemistry in the afternoon, marking the start of the national examinations administered by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB).
School administrators attributed the smooth start to timely delivery of examination materials and preparations completed ahead of the examinations.
Br Isaac Atandu, the deputy head teacher in charge of academics at Ibanda Secondary School, said all the school’s 186 registered candidates reported for the examinations.
“We registered 186 candidates, and all reported for the examinations. We completed the necessary preparations, and the examination papers were delivered on time, allowing the candidates to begin their papers as scheduled,” Atandu said.
At Kagongo Secondary School, the director of studies, Sr Christine Kabakama, also confirmed that all 106 registered candidates had turned up.
“We registered 106 candidates, and all of them turned up. Our preparations were completed in time, and the examination papers arrived as expected,” Kabakama said.
The two schools therefore had a combined 292 candidates reporting for the opening day, according to their administrators.
For the candidates, Monday’s examinations marked the culmination of months of classroom learning, revision and personal preparation ahead of the national assessment.
One candidate described the opening Mathematics paper as easy, saying personal revision had helped build confidence despite some examination pressure.
“I prepared by myself for the examination. Although I felt a bit of pressure, I am hopeful that I will perform well in the remaining papers,” the candidate said.
Another candidate described the examination experience as good and expressed optimism about achieving good results.
School administrators are expected to maintain supervision throughout the examination period and ensure candidates observe UNEB’s rules and regulations.
The smooth start at the two schools highlights the importance of adequate preparation and timely delivery of examination materials in facilitating the administration of national examinations.
Candidates in Ibanda now turn their attention to the remaining papers as they seek to maintain their performance throughout the examination period.