Heads of primary schools have been urged to refrain from cheating ahead of the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) scheduled for next month. This appeal was made by Mayor Gumisiriza Kyabwisho of Mbarara City North Division during the release of the Primary Leaving Examination (PRE-PLE) results for schools in the division, an event sponsored by Hon. Kajubi Benon Maisho at the division headquarters today.

Kyabwisho emphasized that it would be embarrassing to discover that some schools are planning to engage in examination malpractice warning that such actions could tarnish the reputation of the division and lead to poorly prepared students.

Mbakureeba Jenkins, the coordinator of the examinations and head teacher of Katojo Primary School encouraged head teachers to utilize the remaining days effectively to enhance student performance.

Nathan Mugume, the chairperson of the head teachers in Mbarara City North Division and head teacher of Mbarara Junior, expressed appreciation for the support provided by Hon. Kajubi Benon in advancing education in the division and thanked the leadership for their collaboration.

In his remarks, Hon. Kajubi Benon Maisho, a former aspiring Member of Parliament for Mbarara City North Division and the sponsor of the exams, reaffirmed his commitment to continue supporting educational initiatives.

A total of 3,240 candidates from 55 schools both private and government participated in the examinations. The results included 658 students achieving Division One, 1,095 in Division Two, 314 in Division Three, and 263 in Division Four.

The top five candidates with an Aggregate of 4 were awarded bedsheets and a mathematical set, while those with an Aggregate of 5 received bedsheets as well as a goat for staff members.