Joshua Kirabo, Hillside Primary School A shark is a fish and, therefore, it breathes through the gills. The shark uses its gills to extract oxygen from water and expel carbon dioxide from its body. As water passes over the gills,small capillaries allow oxygen to enter the bloodstream. Unlike ordinary fish such as tilapia, a shark […]
Jane Natukunda, Zigoti Primary School No, a starfish does not have a heart. Not only does it not have a heart, it also has no blood and no brain. A starfish has a system which pumps seawater throughout its body. It is this water, instead of blood, which provides nutrients that enable its organs to […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on September 21, 2022) By Wilson Asiimwe Robinah Kabayaga fell in love with the teaching profession before she started school. Born in the 1970s, she met teachers and admired them because they dressed so smartly that they stood out in her community. Kabayaga developed the belief […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on September 14, 2022) By Agnes Kyotalengerire Ten-year-old Mary Alinda (not real name) used to look forward to school. But she has now lost interest in her studies after being bullied over the size of her body. Alinda, a Primary Four pupil at a high-end school […]
(This article was first published in Toto Magazine on September 14, 2022) By Godiver Asege Firm Foundation Primary School in Katabi, Entebbe, celebrated their sports day recently. Pupils participated in their various houses. Annet Namulondo, the head teacher, said sports activities develop children’s talent. She added that sports builds friendship and teamwork.
Roaring Balloon Carry out this experiment with the help of a trusted adult What you will need Instructions What’s Happening? As the six sides of the nut contact the balloon, it bounces and vibrates creating a roaring sound.
Why We Should Brush Our Teeth After Eating Food When it is almost 8:00pm, it is bedtime for children. However, before we go to bed, we must brush our teeth. Do you want to know why we must brush our teeth before going to bed? Here is why. We brush our teeth after every meal […]
(This article was first published in Toto Magazine on September 14, 2022) The career I want to pursue… Primary Seven pupils of Sir Apollo Kaggwa Primary School, Kisaasi in Kampala were urged to work now on what they intend to become in future. Pupils shared with Shamim Saad their drem careers. Anastasia Desree I want […]
(This article was first published in Toto Magazine on September 14, 2022) By Mathias Mazinga The Catholic Church has introduced a Christian association for children. Jesus the Loving Pelican Guild, was launched by the Bishop of Kasese Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Bishop Francis Aquirinus Kibira. This was during the celebration of the 143rd anniversary of […]
An Idle Mind Is The Devil’s Workshop There is an African saying that when children keep too long around the fireplace on a cold day, they end up burning one another. Meaning: Idle people are likely to break the law or do wrong. The ‘devil’ finds work for them. It is not advisable to spend […]