Ugandan students excell in Cambridge examinations (Vienna College Namugongo)
Following the adoption of the competence based curriculum, International schools have commended the government of Uganda for reviewing the old curriculum which is enabling learners adopt to both practical skills ,a new approach that gives a better future.
This was disclosed by the principal Vienna College Namugongo Dr Muhamed Kakiika as the released the A level examination results.
According to Dr Muhamed Kakiika the students registered a high percentage mark in chemistry, followed by 42 entries in Business scoring 12 A stars.
Mathematics had a record no of 145 candidates with an 82.1% pass rate.
Biology ,Economics with 81 entries.
Physics 86.5% pass rate.
Information, technology, Art and design.
The colourful event earlier today was preceeded by the Chris Kassami Memorial awards where students that obtained high grades were recognised by accolades and cash prizes of one million shillings each ,a sounding resolution of the school board initiated by the late Chris Kassami.
According to Jassie Kassami one of the directors at Vienna College Namugongo, the memorial prize awards are are meant to encourage excellence at Vienna College Namugongo but to also honour the life and enduring legacy of the Late Mr. Chris Kassami.
Kassami was a Chief Government Economist Secretary to the Treasury, and former Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and former board chair.
