Amolatar District – Relief is on the way for Aninolal Primary School in Namasale Sub-county, Amolatar District, as the government has stepped in to construct new structures and relocate the school to a safer site. The intervention comes after severe flooding submerged the school, disrupting learning and endangering students and teachers.
A team from the Office of the National Chairman (ONC) NRM, led by Mr. Arafat Oyuku, yesterday visited the school to assess its challenges and progress. The team acknowledged the dire situation and welcomed the government’s swift response in constructing a new school facility on a safer site, ensuring pupils and teachers will soon have a better learning environment.
Aninolal Primary School has an enrollment of 921 pupils—445 boys and 476 girls—but only seven teachers, a shortage that has affected academic performance. The school, which should have 21 teachers, has struggled to maintain quality education, with last year’s examination results showing no candidates in Division I or II.
Despite these challenges, the ongoing government intervention is bringing renewed hope. The construction of new classrooms will provide a safe and stable environment for learning, preventing further disruptions caused by floods. Community members and school leaders have welcomed the initiative, expressing optimism about the future.
Under the Universal Primary Education (UPE) program, Aninolal Primary School received UGX 5 million last year, allocated to scholastic materials, curriculum activities, management, and administration. Parents also contribute UGX 15,000 per child under the development fee structure. However, funding constraints have made it difficult to address the school’s urgent needs.
Beyond infrastructure, other challenges remain, including lack of clean water, electricity, teachers’ houses, and a school fence. The ONC NRM team highlighted these concerns and assured stakeholders that more efforts are underway to provide additional support.
With government intervention and increased attention to the school’s needs, the future looks promising for Aninolal Primary School. The relocation to a safer site marks a new beginning for pupils and teachers, ensuring better learning conditions and improved academic performance.
The school community remains hopeful that more resources and support will follow, reinforcing the commitment to quality education in Amolatar District.
