Education

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT PROFILE

RE:  UPTO DATE REPORT ON THE STATUS OF EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AS Of 1st JULY, 2020

1.  SUMMARY OF THE STATUS QUO:

Generally, the quality of both Primary and Post Primary Education in the Municipality is good. The Primary school leavers who qualified to join Post Primary Institutions in 2020 were about 92% while UCE leavers who qualified to join A’ level were approximately 78%. However, the A’ level leavers who qualified to join tertiary institutions was as low as 18%.

 This level of performance is supported by the followings:

  • All schools operate within the confines of Education laws and circulars issued from time to time by the Ministry of Education and Sports.
  • All government primary and secondary schools have adequate qualified teachers.
  • All teachers are paid their monthly salaries by the 28th day of every month.
  • All schools receive grants every term and within the first two weeks of the term (quarter) the money is warranted.
  • Many pupils (14,430) are enrolled in government grant aided primary schools.
  • There is high enrolment of students under taking skills development courses, most of whom are in private skills development institutions.
  • All primary and secondary schools have classrooms with fair structures.
  • Many schools have adequate desks except a few (Apac PS, Arocha PS and Awiri PS)
  • Many proprietors have opened private institutions to supplement government’s effort.
  • Sanitation in schools if fair. The average pupil ratio to stances of pit latrine is 50:1
  • Regular school inspection and submission of quarterly reports to council.
  • Government policies issued from time to time have been disseminated.

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Challenges

To mention but a few, some challenges in the provision of quality education includes:

  • Apac Secondary Schools lacks laboratories 
  • All secondary schools hane inadequate text books in their libraries.
  • Two divisions of Arocha and Agulu do not have secondary schools as per government policy. However, Arocha division is scheduled for a Seed SS in the budget for FY 2020/2021.
  • 9 wards lack government/grant aided primary schools ( Teibu, Awir, Barodong, Oyo, Ngec, Owang, Dam, Ayera and industrial ward)
  • All schools have inadequate staff latrines and staff houses.

2. STAFFING OF THE DEPARTMENT:

The department has three staff namely:

  • Municipal Education Officer                              Mr.OpilaFaustine    (HoD)
  • Ag. Senior Inspector of Schools                         Ms Akello Molly Grace
  • Inspector of Schools                                             Mr.Oneke Philips

Staffing gap

  • Sports officer

3. STAFFING IN GOVERNMENT GRANT AIDED SCHOOLS:

  • Primary: total number of teachers is 211.
S/NSCHOOLMALEFEMALETOTAL
1Olili Primary School7512
2Angayiki Primary School6612
3Apac Model Primary School8412
4Awiri Primary School12113
5Owang Primary School10414
6Atopi Primary School9514
7Arocha Primary School15823
8Apac Primary School12719
9Odokomac Primary School12214
10Atudu Primary School9312
11Alerwang Primary School549
12Awir Primary School11718
 Total11656172
  • Community schools
NoSCHOOL5MALEFEMALETOTAL
1Agulu (Arocha Annex) PS4610
2Olili Pioneer (Olili Annex)PS6410
3AmintengAtudu Annex) PS549
4Atopi Prison (Atopi Annex) PS6410
 TOTAL211839
  • Secondary Schools:
NoSCHOOLMALEFEMALETOTAL
1Apac SS21425
2Maruzi Seed SS191029
3St. Francisca Girls SS20727
 TOTAL602181
  • Apac Technical School
Local Gov’tVoteEMISSupplier NoSchoolOwnership
Apac Municipal7937085PF002Apac tech. Sch.Gov’t
  • Enrolment Apac technical School
SEXYEAR ONEYEAR TWOYEAR THREECRAFT ONECRAFT TWOTOTAL
BOYS4647700213178
GIRLS111110050239
TOTAL5768800715217

4. ENROLMENT IN GRANT AIDED SCHOOLS

  • Primary:
NoSCHOOL  TOTAL
1Arocha Primary School (main)  1.661
2Angayiki PS  826
3Apac Model PS  622
4Olili PS (main)  1,064
5Atudu PS (main)  1.124
6Odokomac PS  1,057
7Awir PS  1,518
8Alerwang PS  921
9Owang PS  1.747
10Awiri PS  1.592
11Atopi PS (main)  2.127
12Apac PS  961
 TOTAL (Main)  15,220
  • Community schools operating as annexes to the government grant aided schools.
NoSCHOOL  TOTAL
1Agulu (Arocha Annex) PS   
2Olili Pioneer (Olili Annex)PS   
3Aminteng9Atudu Annex) PS   
4Atopi Prison (Atopi Annex) PS   
  • Secondary Schools (Government)
NoSCHOOLMALEFEMALETOTAL
1Apac SS402382826
2Maruzi Seed SS288257845
2ST FRANSISCA GIRLS SS237232
 TOTAL6908761,903
  • Secondary Schools (Private)
NoSCHOOLMALEFEMALETOTAL
1Apac High SS211167378
3PAG Comprehensive6265127
 TOTAL (PPP schools)273232505

INFRASTRUCTURE

6. NUMBER OF CLASSROOMS

  • Primary
NoSCHOOLPERMANENTSEMI PERM.INCOMPLETEREMARKS
1Arocha P.S20008In fair conditions
2Angayiki PS0800014 Required
3Apac Model PS804Needs rehabilitation
4Olili PS08000004 Needed
5Atudu PS0900022 Needed
6Odokomac PS840016 needed
7Awir PS160000 
8Alerwang PS080000Needs Renovation
9Owang PS160002Still Inadequate
10Awiri PS001800Complete Them
11Atopi PS100005Needs Completion
12Apac PS164 needed
  • Community schools
NoSCHOOL    
1Agulu PS0800004 Needed
2Olili Pioneer PS8  In good conditions
3Aminteng PS0600002 more needed
4Atopi Prison PS080000In good conditions
  • Secondary Schools (Gov’t)
NoSCHOOL   REMARKS
1Apac S.S10000010 more needed
2Maruzi Seed S.S080000Iin good conditions
3ST Francisca Girl’s080000   -do-
  • Secondary Schools (PPP schools)
NoSCHOOL    
1PAG Comprehensive040000Need for Expansion
2Apac High10  Adequate

7. NUMBER OF DESKS

  • Primary
NoSCHOOLP.1P.2P.3P.4P.5P.6P.7TOTAL
1Arocha (Chairs)1231201872633636468
2Angayiki0012101620110675
3Apac Model12142526243035166
4Olili15101819181815113
5Odokomac21202221212115141
6Awir00000000007438112
7Alerwang26212224252216156
8Owang24292529283027181
9AWiri0000001010393999
20Atopi23242538242218174
11Apac PS18172426222519151
12Atudu80762427212219113
  • Community Schools
NoSCHOOLP.1P.2P.3P.4P.5P.6P.7TOTAL
1Agulu18193524211817152
2Olili Pioneer19242525312721172
3Aminteng30302520202320168
4Atopi Prison20202025202015140
  • Secondary Schools
NoSCHOOLS.1S.2S.3S.4S.5S.6TOTAL
1Apac SS121220821216154
 Maruzi Seed Sec School283030   88
 ST. Francisca Girls’ s.s.s30283233  123
 PAG Comprehenshive10101235  67

8. NUMBER OF LATRINE STANCES

  • Primary:
NoSCHOOLMALEFEMALEREMARKS
1Arocha Primary School1515Adequate
2Angayiki PS0510Enough
3Apac Model PS14105 Needed
4Olili PS101010 Needed
5Atudu PS050510 Needed
6Odokomac PS1314Inadequate
7Awir PS510Inadequate
8Alerwang PS1010Not Enough
9Owang PS155Inadequate
10Awiri PS1005Inadequate
11Atopi PS1109Adequate
12Apac PS1016Adequate
  • Community schools
NoSCHOOLMALEFEMALEREMARKS
1Agulu (Arocha Annex) PS5510 Stances Needed
2Olili Pioneer (Olili Annex)PS55Adequate
3Aminteng9Atudu Annex) PS0402Inadequate
4Atopi Prison (Atopi Annex) PS0205    -do-
  • Secondary Schools:
NoSCHOOLMALEFEMALEREMARKS
1Apac SS061014 Needed
2Maruzi Seed SS0505Good Condition

NB: Staff latrines within school compound not in place in all schools except a few at the staff quarters.

9. NUMBER OF TEACHER’S HOUSES

  • Primary
NoSCHOOLPERMANENTSEMI PERMANENTINCOMPLETEREMARKS
1Arocha P.S5100Some need repairs
2Angayiki PS00040114 Required
3Apac Model PS10012 Needed
4Olili PS02010410 Needed
5Atudu PS01000610 Needed
6Odokomac PS 6 & 5 temp. 17 Needed
7Awir PS03090415 Needed
8Alerwang PS010102More Needed
9Owang PS080006Not Enough
10Awiri PS000115Completion
11Atopi PS0406006 Needed
12Apac PS17510 needed
  • Community schools
NoSCHOOL    
1Agulu PS01010210 Needed
2Olili Pioneer PS01000010 good condition
3Aminteng PS00000011 Needed
4Atopi Prison PS00030011Fair Condition
  • Secondary Schools (Government):
NoSCHOOL    
1Apac SS04000242 Needed
3Maruzi Seed SS000000There is need
4ST. Francisca Girls00000020 Needed

10. i) EFFICIENCY RATIOS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS

S/NSchoolLatrine stance ratioPupil desk ratioDropout rate ratioPupil text book ratio% of repeaters
1Apac P/S84:17:11;11:55%
2Atopi P/S230:117:1103:11:510%
3Awiri P/S80:119:180:11:78%
4Owang P/S117:119:176:11:540%
5Alerwang P/S50:116:138:11:431%
6Awir P/S88:114:166:11:620%
7Olili P/S32:15:124:11:415%
8Odokomac P/S32:16:127:11:67.51%
9Atudu P/S80:16:140:11:120.8%
10Apac Model PS35:13:128:11:32.1%
11Arocha P/S123:115:1123;11:512%
12Angayiki P/S50:111:137:11:325%
13Olili Annex45:13:123:11:2511.7%
14Arocha Annex80:15:140:11:3013%
15Atudu Annex74:16:113:71:411%
16Atopi Annex75:15:137:11:101%

ii) THE SANITATION STATUS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS

SchoolEnr’tLatrine StancesHand Washing FacilitiesTrs’ latrinesGarbage mgtCompound Mgt
 MFMFMFMFVery GoodVery clean
Awiri PS737729570000PoorClean
Apac Model270282551111PoorClean
Alerwang408428590011Very GoodVery clean
Agulu PS300310550000Very GoodClean
Olili PS249285551122Very poorFairly clean
Arocha PS509541580000PoorFairly clean
Aminteng484460550000PoorClean
Apac PS649599550000Very GoodVery clean 
Owang PS692706990000GoodClean
Awir776811550000GoodClean
Atopi8551,153540000GoodClean
Atopi Annex385410250000GoodClean
Angayiki3473245100011GoodClean
Odokomac484456890011GoodClean
Atudu664734650000GoodClean
Olili Annex176197550000GoodClean

Source: data from Health dept (2018)

Thanks

OPILA Faustine

MUNICIPAL EDUCATION OFFICER

RE: REPORT OF COMPLETED SECTOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 2017/2018

Education department successfully accomplished the under listed projects in FY 2017/2018. The pictorial impression of the completed works and supplies are here below:

1. CONSTRUCTION OF A DRAINABLE FIVE STANCE PIT LATRINE AT AROCHA PS

Figure 1: Councillors and technical staff inspecting a drainable pit latrine at Arocha P/S constructed in FY2017/2018

2. SUPPLY OF 134 DESKS TO PRIMARY SCHOOLS  DETAILED AS FOLLOWS:

  • 60 desks supplied to Awiri PS .
  • 74 desks supplied to Awir PS
Figure 2: Councilors and technical staff monitoring 74 desks supplied to Awir PS in 2017/2018

3. PURCHASE OF ONE DESK TOP COMPUTER AND ONE PRINTER FOR EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Figure 3: One desk top computer and a printer supplied to Education department in 2017/2018 (seated working is the pool stenographer attached to education department)

4. PURCHASE OF ONE SOFA SET CHAIRS TO EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Figure 4: A set of sofa set chairs supplied to Education department in FY 2017/2018. Seated in front is the Education Officer Guidance and Counseling. Seated on the Sofa set chair is the Sports Officer.

5. PURCHASE OF THREE MOTOR CYCLES FOR EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Figure 5: Motorcycles supplied to education department in FY2017/2018

RE:  REPORT OF COMPLETED PROJECTS 2018/2019

INCOME

NoSOURCE OF INCOMEAMOUNTTOTAL
1Sector development grant
2School Inspection by MIS6,300,000=
MEO monitoring of school inspection10,048,000=16348,000=

ATTACHMENTS

REHABILITATIONOF FOUR CLASSROOMS AT ATOPI PS

Figure 2: Rehabilitation of Atopi PS classrooms in progress as of 14/12/2018

Engineer and Senior Internal Auditor inspecting four classrooms at Atopi PS.

HANDOVER OF FOUR CLASSROOM REHABILITATED AT ATOPI PS

Mayor and his team inspecting desks in the rehabilitation classrooms at Atopi P/S.

The Mayor thanked SMC/PTA for team work to improve academics. He thanked SMC/PTA and community for supervising the project. He said Atopi PS  is lucky to have this project because there was a change from constructing a Seed School to Atopi PS classroom rehabilitation. He thanked Headmaster and contractors for good work. He said he was happy that many departments have come to witness the handover. He then handed the facility to the SMC.

HAND OVER OF TWO CLASSROOMS AT ODOKOMAC PRIMARY SCHOOL

Team arriving at Odokomac P/S for monitoring.
Monitoring a two classroom block rehabilitated at Odokomac P/S
Inside Odokomac P/S classroom
Mayor addressing stakeholders at Odokomac P/S

The superintendent of Works explained that the construction work at Odokomac was successfully completed by CAPSTONE Company. He directed the Headteacher to begin using the classrooms.

The Mayor thanked Capstone Company for beating the contract period. He encouraged him to continue doing the same whenever he gets a contract whether in Apac MC or elsewhere. He thanked the Engineer, the Municipal Education Officer, the Environmental Officer and the MEO for monitoring the project work. He finally asked the SMC to maintain the new building and renovate the old classrooms. He finally handed over the keys to the classroom to the Headteacher.

HANDOVER OF SUPPLY OF 225 DESKS TO PRIMARY SCHOOLS (144 DESKS SUPPLIED TO AWIR PS AND 81 DESKS SUPPLIED TO ANGAYIKI PS)

A carpenter making final finishes and corrections on desks supplied to Awir P/S while a school pupil looks on.

AWIR PS received 54 desks in good working conditions. This brings us to a total supply of 144desks this FY 2018/2018.

Chairperson Education Committee discussing issues with Senior Inspector of schools while the internal auditor is writing.
P.3 pupils of Angayiki P/S seated on desks supplied to their school while the superintendent of works talks to them.

SPEECHES AT BOTH SCHOOLS OF AWIR PS AND ANGAYIKI PS

The MEO reported that AWIR PS received a total supply of 144desks this FY 2018/2018 while Angayiki PS received a total supply of 81 desks. The good news is that currently, all pupils in the two schools are now sitting on desks. The MEO advised the teachers to help children to improve their handwriting and personal cleanliness/hygiene.

The Mayor advised the Headteacher to maintain the desk and make repairs when necessary. He asked teachers to make children observe personal hygiene. He encouraged that parents should provide uniforms for their children. He finally handed over the desks to the respective Headteachers.

MONITORING SCIENCE LABORATORY AT MARUZI SEED SS

Apac Municipal Council, with the help of funds from sector development grant has completed a laboratory block. This building was part of the presidential pledge for the construction of Maruzi Seed SS in 2011. Unfortunately the project was not completed then.

The team arriving at Maruzi Seed SS for monitoring.
Councillors and technical staff inside the laboratory monitoring its completion.

The superintendent of Works explained that the work done is so far 95%. The work done includes: General renovation of the laboratory that includes constructing new floor, new work tops, wall shelves for re-agents, fume cupboard for preparing noxious gases, and fixing new internal doors, renovation of windows and old outer door shutters, blackboards and billboards, general painting. Other areas of work done includes: supply of a gas tank of 79Kg; supply of 12 working tables and 80 stools; 44 Bunsen burners; gas tubes 30m long etc. He said to a greater extent the work is well done.

The Mayor appreciated the work done by SANAA Company. He thanked the technical staff for supervising the work done. He asked the school to use the laboratory to teach students practical science. He anticipated that this will improve on the performance of students in UCE. Finally, he encouraged the school to maintain the building. The Laboratory awaits handing over.

RE: REPORT ON COMMISSIONING COMPLETED PROJECTS FOR 2019/2020

Apac Municipal Council with funding from Government of Uganda under Sector Development Grant successfully accomplished the projects which were planned for FY 2019/2020. The completed works and supplies were commissioned and handed over to the beneficiary schools on the 8th July, 2020. The Handover ceremonies were presided by the RDC Apac who was represented by the DISO Apac.

The team arriving at Atopi P/S for commissioning in Education department completed projects for FY 2019/2020.

COMMISSIONING A DRAINABLE FIVE STANCE PIT LATRINE CONSTRUCTED AT CONSTRUCTED AT ATOPI PS

The DISO who represented the RDC in his message advised people present that COVID 19m is real, that people should make efforts to observe SOPs like: putting on face masks, observing social distance and washing hands regularly with soap. He said it’s only through prevention that we can suppress the spread of the virus amongst us. He also emphasized that HIV/AIDS is real and is still amongst us. People should not under mind the presence of the virus in fear of COVID 19.

He said that government is committed to providing quality hygiene for all learners in the schools by constructing good pit latrines in schools. He said the project given to Atopi PS is a mile stone to make school pupils access good sanitation. He said the school must ensure proper use and maintenance to ensure a long life span of the facility. He then went to inspect the completed pit latrine and there after commissioned the facility for use by the school.

RDC addressing the school leaders and technical staff during commissioning of a pit latrine at Atopi P/S.
Mayor of Apac MC handing over keys to the headteacher of Atopi P/S.

COMMISSIONING A DRAINABLE FIVE STANCE PIT LATRINE CONSTRUCTED AT OWANG PS

The Guest of Honour similarly advised people present at Owang PS  that COVID 19m is real; people should make efforts to observe SOPs.  He also emphasized that HIV/AIDS is real and is still amongst us. People should guard against contracting diseases, adding that, a healthy population is more productive.

He reterated the commitment of government to providing quality hygiene for all learners in the schools by constructing good pit latrines in schools and providing desks. He said the school must ensure proper use and maintenance to ensure a long life span of the facility. He then went to inspect the completed pit latrine and there after commissioned the facility for use by the school.

DISO addressing school leaders at Owang PS during commissioning of pit latrine and desks at Owang PS.
Mayor of Apac MC handing over keys to the headteacher of Owang PS.

COMMISSIONING 88 DESKS SUPPLIED TO OWANG PS

DISO inspecting and commissioning 88 desks supplied to Owang PS.

COMMISSIONING 88 DESKS SUPPLIED TO ALERWANG PS

The Mayor stood in for the RDC because DISO left for another meeting. In his remarks, the Mayor said Alerwang PS benefitted from desks because they were needy. He said Apac Municipal Council is focused on supply of furniture because of limited resources. He advised the SMC to take care of the desks. The Mayor and the entire team was led to inspect the desk supplied to the school.

After inspection of the state of the supplies, the mayor handed over the desks to the school authority.

Mayor and stakeholders inspecting and commissioning 88 desks supplied to Alerwang PS.

COMMISSIONING A DRAINABLE FIVE STANCE PIT LATRINE CONSTRUCTED AT ATUDU PS

In his remarks the mayor thanked the technical staff for supervising the project upto it’s completion. He also thanked DON Millions, the company that constructed the latrine for finishing work within the contract period.

He reassured the management of Atudu PS for support from Municipal council. he advised them to observe O and M in the entire school. he said with good sanitation put up in the school, he expects good performance and reduction in girl child drop out of school.

After inspecting the pit latrine, the Mayor handed over the facility to the school authority.

Conclusion:

All the projects for FY 2019/2020 have been successfully concluded. The department waits to flag off the projects for 2020/2021.

Thank you,

OPILA Faustine

MUNICIPAL EDUCATION OFFICER

APAC MUNICIPAL COUNCIL

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED IN FY 2019/2020

1. DRAINABLE FIVE STANCE PIT LATRINE CONSTRUCTED AT ATOPI PS

PROJECT COST:………………

2. DRAINABLE FIVE STANCE PIT LATRINE CONSTRUCTED AT OWANG PS

PROJECT COST: UGX ……………

3.  88 DESKS SUPPLIED TO OWANG PS

PROJECT COST: UGX: 12,584,000=

4. 88 DESKS SUPPLIED TO ALERWANG PS

  PROJECT COST: UGX 12,584,000=

2. DRAINABLE FIVE STANCE PIT LATRINE CONSTRUCTED AT ATUDU PS

PROJECT COST: UGX ……………

NB: All the planned projects for FY 2019/2020 were successfully concluded.

OPILA Faustine

MUNICIPAL EDUCATION OFFICER

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