Amlan Tumusiime
6 August 2008
Kampala — STUDENTS of Duhaga Senior Secondary School in Hoima celebrated their peace day recently. The day started with a march to the main hall, where the celebrations were held.
The students also acted a drama, where they featured drunkardness as one of the major causes of violence in homes.
In the 30-minute play, an irresponsible man drinks all his earnings and fails to pay school fees for his children. The drama ended with a pastor counselling the family and the father repents his mistakes and starts meeting his responsibilities.
The students also had a debate themed: Lack of parental guidance is the major cause of strikes in schools.
The opposition argued that strikes are caused by administrators who do not listen to students' demands. They also argued that some teachers dodge lessons, which annoy students and make them go on strike.The proposition side, however, blamed strikes on parents who fail to raise their children well.
The opposition led by Florence Atto, Senior Five ,won by 398 points while the proposition side led by Fredrick Murubya, Senior Five, got 336 points.
The chief guest, the headmaster, Mr Bulasio Kaziro asked the students to know the difference between rights, an obligation and a privilege.
"Sweeping your classrooms is an obligation, eating is your right, but eating meat is not your right it's a privilege. So if you don't eat meat don't strike," Kaziro said.
The school premises had placards reading "Peace is a right to every Ugandan".
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