Rwenzori bishop rebukes dishonest schools
Kisembo says when teachers aid learners to copy exams, they end up getting results that they have not worked for, cheat their potential to offer subjects where they can perform better.
Rwenzori Anglican Diocese bishop Reuben Bizarwenda Kisembo presiding over a service last week. He told parents to ensure that their children work during their vacation. (Photos by Samuel Amanyire Kachope)
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Rwenzori Anglican Diocese bishop Reuben Bizarwenda Kisembo has labelled all schools that aid cheating of national examinations as enemies of the country and unpatriotic.
Kisembo says when teachers aid learners to copy exams, they end up getting results that they have not worked for, cheat their potential to offer subjects where they can perform better.
As a result, the bishop says the learners end up doing professions which do not suit them and are not passionate about.
"That's why we are currently having many fake teachers, doctors, lawyers and leaders, among others, [which is] a very big problem to the country," Kisembo adds.
He also emphasized that schools should make sure they teach learners according to the scheduled curriculum and remain dedicated to their services by ensuring that all syllabuses are covered at the appropriate time to prepare the learners for any exam.
"At least let them fail but when they have done the exams on their own," Kisembo says.
He made the call late last week while presiding over a service involving the confirmation of 49 pupils and dedication of 54 P7 candidates of Excel Day and Boarding Primary School in Rwimi Town Council, Bunyangabu district.
About giving children work.
The bishop also urged parents to ensure that their children work hard, during the vacation before they join secondary school next year.
Central Bishop Reuben B Kisembo in group photo with pupils, staff and manager of Excel Day and boarding primary school. 
According to him, leaving the children free and redundant will expose them to various things that can easily ruin their future.
"Go with them in gardens and other work stations. Encourage them to plant fruit trees," he said.
Grow in faith
Upon confirming 49 pupils into the Anglican faith, the bishop urged them to remain and grow stronger in their religion.
"Do not be deceived by fake churches who promise you unrealistic miracles. Instead, work hard as the Bible says," Kisembo said.
Embrace skilling
School director Denis Willy Nkwasibwe urged fellow school owners and heads to put much emphasis on co-curriculum activities, especially teaching learners various skills since the new curriculum in secondary schools is more practical and requires hands-on skills.
"At first I was surprised realizing that we had children here of eight to 12 years who didn't know how to peal matooke," Nkwasibwe said.
Parents urged on being part of children's lives
Paul Rwamahe urged fellow parents to also be mindful and be part of the learning process of their children since their input including teaching good morals and early payment of school dues among others is paramount for their success while at school.
"Stop forcing teachers and heads to ensure that your children get good results when you have not done your part," Rwamahe said.