By Mathais Mazinga M-Lisada, a music-oriented non-govermental organisation that takes care of disadvantaged children, celebrated Christmas with a music extravaganza. This was at Angels Gardens, Nsambya in Rubaga Division. Children performed Christmas songs spiced with trumpets, trombones, the tuba and the saxophone. They also played the traditional drums. M-Lisada kids also performed dances such as […]
Compiled by Ritah Mukasa Pupils from Shekinah International School and Spring Hope Primary School were among the many that attended the 2022 National Science Week at Kololo Airstrip. The event featured public exhibitions showcasing Ugandan innovations in science and technology. There were innovations in aeronautics and space science. The children also learnt how to perform […]
By Emmanuel Ssekaggo Did you know that your gift or talent could pave way for you in future? Do not ignore it. If there is something you are interested in doing, ask your parents to help you develop it. This could be in fashion, art, sports, writing…the list is endless. Do something about it. Children […]
Can the Ocean Freeze? In this experiment, we are going to investigate if the ocean can freeze What you will need Instructions What is Happening? Fresh water freezes at 0 degrees Celsius. When salt is added to water, it lowers the freezing point of the water by several degrees. The salt water can still freeze, […]
By Francis Emukule Sexual abuse is the act of forcefully involving someone in sexual acts. Children are not supposed to get involved in any sexual acts. Unfortunately, many children go through this and they just keep quiet about it. What can you do to avoid sexual abuse?
By Simon Ssekidde Children in Mpigi district participated in the Afro Sabano Kids Arts Festival recently. The event that took place at SINA Academy in Mpigi town council, is organised twice a year by Innovation on Wheels, a non governmental organisation. Stellah Nakawuki Lukwago, one of the organisers, said the festival is intended to give […]
By Maureen Nakatudde The first thing Roses Kirabo, 13, does when she wakes up is open her tablet computer. She opens various websites and gets absorbed in digital media. “She wants to be online all the time,” Mary Namuddu, her mother, says. “When I assign her work around the house, she is always hesitant to […]
By Lawrance Mulondo It was a mixture of cultures at Tropical Nursery and Primary School Najjera, in Kampala as pupils celebrated South Sudanese culture, recently. The event was attended by pupils, parents, and well-wishers. Pupils were dressed in South Sudanese cultural attire. They performed traditional dances from South Sudan and Uganda. They also entertained guests […]
By John Odyek Many Ugandan parents want their children to excel in academics. Oftentimes, they reach out to the teachers to find out how their children are progressing with their studies. Yet some of these parents live with their children in homes which do not have study facilities to encourage the kids to read and do assignments […]
This article was first published in New Vision on January 29, 2014 By Owen Wagabaza Children who go to nursery schools when they are as young as two or three are likely to have up to a year’s head start over those who are exclusively cared for at home, according to research. Experts say early […]