Kagadi Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Benjamin Tumusiime has called on parents to ensure their children return to school without delay, following low student turnout despite schools reopening on Monday, September 16, 2024.

Tumusiime emphasized that academic activities now begin immediately on the first day of the term and dismissed the outdated belief that the first week is solely for cleaning. He urged parents to send children with all necessary supplies, warning that operations will be launched to arrest those who keep their children home for domestic chores.

Meanwhile, Kagadi Model Primary School headteacher Emmanuel Abigaba stressed the importance of the third term, noting that it is when learners sit for promotional exams. He expressed concern over the lack of urgency from some parents regarding this crucial academic period.