Lira, Uganda | Lira City education officials have urged students at Mentor St. Mary Magdalene Campus to take ownership of the revised national curriculum and uphold discipline, unity, and responsibility.
Delivering a message on behalf of the City Education Officer, Ogwang Andrew Oyang, Senior Education Officer Nixton Peter Ocen commended the school’s growth and legacy.
Ocen, a former teacher at the institution from 2011 to 2014, encouraged student leaders to lead by example and be agents of positive change.
He challenged learners to approach the new curriculum with curiosity and resilience, describing it as a vital tool for navigating the demands of the 21st century.
The remarks were made during the school’s Feast Day and Prefect Handover Ceremony, which also featured a Eucharistic Mass led by Rev. Fr. Francis.
The priest called on students to emulate the values of the school’s patron saint, Mary Magdalene.
Headteacher Grace Angom applauded the outgoing prefects for their service and urged the new leadership to demonstrate integrity and responsibility.
A representative from the Board of Governors hailed the student body for its discipline and leadership, particularly praising outgoing Head Prefect Tracy for her dedication.
The ceremony drew attendees from other Mentor campuses, including Akwayo and Gwengabara, and ended with the formal handover of leadership responsibilities.
