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Authorities in Lira City have banned holiday lessons and ordered an adjustment of nursery school hours, citing growing concerns over the mental health and well-being of young learners.
The directive was announced on Tuesday by the City Education Officer, Jane Obeny, following a stakeholders’ meeting held at Lira Primary School ahead of the close of the first term.
Under the new guidelines, nursery school classes will now begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 p.m., a shift from previously longer and often demanding schedules. Education officials say the move is intended to reduce fatigue and allow young children more time for rest, play, and social development.
According to Obeny, the decision was informed by increasing concern among education stakeholders about the pressure being placed on early learners through extended academic hours and additional holiday coaching sessions.
(video courtesy of Patrick Ebong via Daily Monitor)
“We are seeing children being subjected to very tight school programs at a very young age,” she noted during the meeting. “This is not healthy for their mental development and overall well-being.”
Education officials warned that schools found violating the directive risk facing administrative action, including possible sanctions. Authorities also emphasized the importance of adhering to national early childhood education guidelines, which prioritize holistic child development over academic intensity.
The directive aligns with broader conversations within Uganda’s education sector about the need to protect children from burnout and ensure that learning environments remain safe, supportive, and age appropriate.
Implementation of the new measures is expected to begin immediately, with school inspections likely to follow to ensure compliance.
Source - Daily Monitor
The directive was announced on Tuesday by the City Education Officer, Jane Obeny, following a stakeholders’ meeting held at Lira Primary School ahead of the close of the first term.
Under the new guidelines, nursery school classes will now begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 12:00 p.m., a shift from previously longer and often demanding schedules. Education officials say the move is intended to reduce fatigue and allow young children more time for rest, play, and social development.
According to Obeny, the decision was informed by increasing concern among education stakeholders about the pressure being placed on early learners through extended academic hours and additional holiday coaching sessions.
(video courtesy of Patrick Ebong via Daily Monitor)
“We are seeing children being subjected to very tight school programs at a very young age,” she noted during the meeting. “This is not healthy for their mental development and overall well-being.”
Education officials warned that schools found violating the directive risk facing administrative action, including possible sanctions. Authorities also emphasized the importance of adhering to national early childhood education guidelines, which prioritize holistic child development over academic intensity.
The directive aligns with broader conversations within Uganda’s education sector about the need to protect children from burnout and ensure that learning environments remain safe, supportive, and age appropriate.
Implementation of the new measures is expected to begin immediately, with school inspections likely to follow to ensure compliance.
Source - Daily Monitor
