Cutting string with the sun In this experiment, we shall see if we can use the sun to cut string. Adult supervision is required What you will need Instructions What is happening A magnifying glass is a convex lens that is used to make objects appear larger. The convex lens of the magnifying glass converges […]
Samuel Mwesigwa, Zigoti Primary School Cooking gas in its natural state has no smell. The foul smell characteristic of cooking gas is a chemical called ethyl mercaptan added to it. The chemical is added to the gas to make it easy to detect a leak. (Someone can easily smell it when it leaks). Cooking gas, […]
Daphne Mukankusi, Daystar Primary School A vegetarian is a person who does eat meat, fish or seafood. A vegan, on the other hand, is a more strict kind of vegetarian. Like a vegetarian, a vegan does not eat meat, fish or seafood. But in addition, a vegan does not eat animal products such as milk, […]
Make a Trumpet Blow a trumpet with this fun experiment What you will need Instruction What is happening? The wax paper vibrates as you hum into the trumpet to produce a buzzing sound.
(This article was first published in Toto Magazine on June 22, 2022) By Vision Reporter Pupils of Oruka Primary School, in Nwoya district (Northern Uganda) learnt how to make re-usable sanitary towels. The programme was sponsored by Save the Children, Uganda.
(This article was first published in Toto Magazine on June 22, 2022) One of the issues that affect children is road safety. Children get involved in a number of road-related accidents. To promote the safety of child road users, the pupils of Kitante Primary School received books about road safety recently. Fred Tumwine, the executive […]
(This article was first published in Toto Magazine on June 22, 2022) Pupils of Mothercare Preparatory School in Bunamwaya, Wakiso district held their career day recently. The event began with prayers led by aspiring clergy men Timothy Lubanga (P7) and Jordan Ssenyonjo (P2). Professionals in various fields mentored the children. Children also showcased, through dressing, […]
(This article was first published in Toto Magazine on June 22, 2022) Nakazibwe reaching for the sky Nine-year-old Condoleeza Nakazibwe Thembo is multi-talented. In 2019, she was involved in an accident on the Kampala-Entebbe expressway which left her with one arm. Nakazibwe accepted her situation and worked towards leading a normal life and achieving her […]
(This article was first published in Toto Magazine on April 20, 2022) By Mary Kansiime The incoming prefects of Tropical Nursery and Primary School in Najjeera, a Kampala suburb, recently took oath. The day started with prayer led by the Rev. Prossy Namuddu of St Mark Najjeera. Thereafter, the 19 prefects took oath before parents, […]
(This article was first published in the Toto Magazine on April 20, 2022) Over 10 Sir Apollo Kaggwa schools from Kampala and Wakiso districts recently participated in the second round of children’s sports competition. The competitions that are still at qualifier stage have five schools in group A and five in B. Schools in group […]