HEAVY DOWNPOUR DESTROYS CLASSROOM BLOCK IN NALOLO

A ONE by three Classroom Block at Namabunga Primary School, in Nalolo west bank has had its roof blown off after a heavy downpour.

Namabunga Primary School Teacher, MutumbiMukela, disclosed that the unfortunate incident occurred yesterday around 16:00 hours.

MrMukela expressed concern over the setback, as the affected classroom block at the school accommodates approximately 450 pupils.

“This is a setback for us because this was the only permanent block we relied on,” he said.

MrMukela further explained that with the roof blown off, learning will be disrupted as it will be challenging to accommodate all the learners, ranging from early childhood education to grade nine, in the remaining dilapidated pole and mud structure.

“Learning has been greatly affected, especially since we opened late due to the cholera epidemic. Instead of catching up, we will now face further delays, particularly for the examination classes,” he stated.

Nalolo District Education Board Secretary, Likezo Wamunyima also expressed concern that the blown-off roof of the classroom block will adversely affect the learners.

Mr Wamunyima disclosed that recently, strong winds also blew off the roof of a computer room at Muoyo Primary School, situated in the east bank of Nalolo.

“We have now recorded two incidents of roofs being blown off and both have disrupted the learning process,” he said.

Mr Wamunyima added that at Namabunga Primary School, learning has come to a halt as the blown-off classroom block was the only permanent structure available.

“The only temporary building on the premises is an old pole and mud structure, which is not conducive to conducting learning,” he said.

Mr Wamunyima has since appealed to well-wishers and the District Disaster Management to come to the aid of the two schools.