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CAREER GUIDANCE AT EAST HIGH SCHOOL NTINDA.
One of the most persistent criticisms of Uganda’s education system is that it does not prepare
students for the challenges of the future. Very often, employers complain that youth are not
only ill equipped with skills to deal with real issues, but also that they seem to be ignorant of
the available career options.
Therefore, in a bid to groom the future Rotaractors/ Rotarians into great and responsible
leaders, the Rotaract Club of Kampala South in partnership with the Interact Club of East High
school organized a guidance and mentorship programme at the school’s premises.
Coupled with a cultural gala, the main objective of this programme was to connect with the
students but most importantly share first hand experiences on how to be better leaders,
responsible and inspirational people in their school and the communities that the students
dwell in.
Various club members shared their experiences and challenges of life, how to deal with pressure,
defeat challenges, improve the self-esteem, leadership skills, character development, decision
on career growth, living impactful lives in the school and their various communities.
Club members Mr. Pius Emuli Wajega and Ms Racheal Rapunzell Niwagira talked to the students
during mentorship session moderated by Mr. Phillip Jessie Nabwiso who expounded on issues
like daily motivation, dreams and goals and the ability to wait patiently, make smart choices
and build a great future.
Motivating students to join
interact
As a way to motivate other students
to join interact, we organized a
cultural gala and encouraged
students, both members and non-
members of the Interact Club to
contest in the Mr. and Miss. Interact
2019-2020 pageant.
The gala helped us discover the
abilities of various students to
express themselves both in speech
and Art, enabling is us to judge
their intelligence and the future
aspiration as leaders. We eventually
selected the top two students based
on their confidence, intelligence,
expressional ability, creativity and
character.
On behalf of the Rotaract Club
of Kampala South, the President
Blessing Immaculate Owomugisha
put more emphasis on the
leadership skills. She encouraged
the involvement of members
in Club activities, exemplary
behaviour both in performance and
living within the school community.
Blessing also pledged continued
support from the Rotaract Club of
Kampala South.
Work without play…
But as the saying goes, “work
without play, made Jack a dull
kid.” To crown the day, the two
Clubs were involved a merry
making event which involved cake
cutting, dancing, and one on one
counselling.
The event came to a close at 6pm
in order to set a good precedent in
time management and to give room
to the interact members and other
involved students prepare for the
next day’s activities.
5 tips for being a better student,
as told by Pius Wajega.
1. God-fearing
God is the source of everything
we have, so having a personal
relationship with him will help
you not only at school even after
school. It doesn’t matter which
religion you are, having God on
your side will unlock all things you
have difficulty in.
2. Attitude, Open-mindedness &
Sleep.
Being open-minded and having a
positive attitude towards everything
you do, be it reading or discussing
for your friends.
This will help you have positive
energy thus making you like what
you are doing. Don’t underestimate
the importance of those eight hours
of sleep every night! Getting a good
night’s rest will sharpen your focus
and improve your working memory.
3.
Set a schedule
Find a reading schedule that works
for you, and stick to it. Research
shows that the human brain
comprehends better in the first
45 – 90 minutes. Divide up your
reading time in too small portions
i.e. when you are going for preps,
carry at least three books of
different subjects to read in the
small portions of 45 – 90 minutes.
After every 45 or 90 minutes
take and break by either walking
around or answering questions on
something you read a while ago.
This will help you be better by
practicing question approach and
answering.
4. Study
This one might be obvious, but did
you know that taking off 15minutes
after a lesson has ended to revise
helps you understand the concepts
one has just learned. This help
boosts your long-term memory.
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