Back To School

How Do Children Feel?

This article was first published in Toto Magazine on April 28, 2021

Children have been returning to school in phases. Some are in school and others are yet to report. Dalton Kigozi talked to children who are yet to start regular school again and those already back in school.

I really feel good because I want to get promoted to Primary Seven and then after, I go to high school. Ivy Keiko, Sunlight Primary School children

Home is very boring, I just want to return to school and study. Shamitah Murungi, Sunlight Primary School

The holiday has been very long. It is good for us to return to school and complete our studies. Jacinta Nabasan ga, Sunlight Primary School

I want to remain home and play because at school our teachers cane us a lot. Ian Abeine, Sunlight Primary School

I want to go back to school and play with my friends. Jayden Aisu, Sunlight Primary School

I think schools should be re-opened next year when there is no coronavirus because it will kill us. Daniel Ariho, City Hill Academy

I feel good because I will get the chance to meet most of friends that I have not seen for a very long time. Wisdom Kyagulanyi , Lohana Academy

I do no want to go back to school now because it is boring. Mariam Namitala, Kitante Primary School

I miss my teachers most especially Teacher Esther, I think it is good for us to go back to school such that I can see her again. Richard Asaba, Sunlight Primary School

I have really missed school. I think it is good that we are returning very soon, Keiko Haezeh Mwesigwa

I feel bad because I want to remain home and watch television. Alice Namawejje, Sunlight Primary School

Yes, I think we should go back to school because we have really had a long holiday. Merisha Mbabazi, Sunlight PS