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Early pregnancies are happening in our schools girls are dropping and out of school. What are you doing to stop this and increase retention. Tell us your stories. Write
Apio Doris, VH PS Lira says: Sex with your pupil is not accepted. Head teachers should have zero tolerance on that. We are role models to children. These children spend most of their time with us. Let us be good parents to them.
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Teacher Talk interviewed the Minister of Education and Sports, Namirembe Bitamazire, and she warns against defilement: "No teacher should involve himself or herself in a sexual relationship with a pupil. Your professional code of ethics is clear. Behave professionally and help students to learn and pass. When we establish that you are in a sexual relationship with your pupil, you will be interdicted and the case will be forwarded to
Delement is a crime
The teachers t code of Conduc says:
The teacher shall al not have a sexu h the relationship wit child/leaner A teacher shall of observe the law ly Uganda particular x, in matters of se marriage and all parenthood and times set a good ildren ch example to the
the Education Service Commission for further action. If the Education Service Commission establishes that it is true you have a sexual relationship with a learner, it will terminate your service. Your relationshiop with the pupil should be like that of a child and parent. Do not harm them.
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Some teachers lure girls into sex by promising them gifts and good marks or threatening them. Girls usually fear the likely consequences if they refuse to yield to sexual advances by teachers. One pupil says: "I had a boyfriend who was a teacher at my school. When he asked me to have sex with him, I refused. He said he would wait for me in a dark place and rape me." Headteachers, work with your teachers and pupils to create a defilement free school. Sex between a teacher and pupil is totally unacceptable. Have zero tolerance for sexual abuse in your school.
Create a support system to enable pupils to seek help and report sexual abuse. Pupils of Amuda PS, Dokolo, say they are staying safe from defilement
mechanisms to discourage defilement. Give information about its consequences to pupils and teachers. Speak to those who are suspected. If defilement occurs there should be no time to negotiate. The culprit should face the law." This helps pupils identify people they can go to for help and keep on telling someone until they get help. Bwonyo encourages you to get the girl child closer to the senior woman teacher. Where there is no female teacher, ask female parents to help. A pupil from Dokolo got help due to supportive system at school. She says: "There was a teacher who told me to take books to his home. When I entered the house, he told me to open my hands and he sees how clean they are. He wrote in my hand that I love you. I ran very fast to the senior woman teacher and showed her. The teacher was warned."
Write a school policy on sexual abuse. Share the policy with your staff and pupils.
Bwonyo Bosco, District Inspector of Schools, Lira says: "Put in place
Set a system where other teachers review exam papers. This will establish fairness
and reduce cases of gaining or being denied marks in case a teacher has issues with a given pupil.
Dear teachers, stick to your Code of Conduct. A sexual relationship with your pupil can lead to:
Imprisonment Loss of job Bad reputation for you and the school Loss of respect by the children and the community
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aturally we all have feelings. Feeling is a reaction of the mind towards different situations. These feelings eventually become obvious through what we see, hear, think and do. What is key to control our feelings.
Sexual feelings and admiration for your pupils does not mean you should have sex with them. Onyango Jackson a teacher in Amuca SDA, says: I admire pupils but I do not take advantage of them. Sometimes attractions may lead to feeling of love but you need to handle them carefully. Ongom Humphrey, teacher in Amuca SDA Lira says: There was a moment I had to exchange class with my colleague to avoid the temptation. I fear to be imprisoned and disowned. It is not right for me to relate sexually with my pupils. I am not ready to be disowned by the church.
Ronald Omara, a teacher, says accepting a pupils advances is an absolute risk. Many teachers have gone to jail over defilement while others are paying rent and even university fees because of an out of court settlement due to defilement. "When you say NO to the pupil, say it carefully in a way that will not damage the child's reputation and esteem. If you humiliate the pupil, she or he may never regain the courage to study," says Omara.
Teachers of Agwata PS, Dokolo, say a good teacher should look at a pupil as his/her child
starts from "You can control your sexual feelings. This ind yourself every morning that you the mind. Rem are going to meet your children and that their lives are in your hands." Write down principles that guide you. Keep your mind busy by reading books, playing games Avoid being alone with that pupil. Beatrice Bainomugisha, a counsellor and teacher
NEWS IN BRIEF
Law on Domestic Violence passed
In March 2010, President Museveni signed the Domestic Violence Act of 2009 into law. The new law is to punish promoters of domestic violence. It punishes a partner who injures or endangers the health of the other. It forbids repeated sending of abusive messages and letters to someone. Perpetrators of domestic violence are liable to a fine of up to Shs 910,000 or imprisonment for two years or both.
saying No to sex.
Active learning makes AIDS education fun. You can also use quizzes, games, or drama. When you organize sports
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otivation is stimulating someone's interest to work. There are different ways of motivation. It may be an award, appreciation, recognition certificates or money.
Head teachers, how do you motivate your teachers for a job well done? Some teachers complain that when children perform well, the success is attributed to the head teacher. And even when the community and the parents bring some gifts in appreciation, they are taken by the head teacher alone. Success should be attributed to the whole team. The head teacher should
share the little or have a small get together party with his staff. Aluma Catherine, Obiya West PS, Gulu, says: In my school the teachers are motivated in many ways. Those with extra lessons are given Shs 1,000 per day. If your subject was well done during PLE, a get together party is organized for the team.
Onyango Jackson, teacher, Obiya PS, Gulu, showing children what to do in class.
Ways of motivation
Give opportunity for further training Give job titles such as director of studies to build self esteem Have a good working environment where communication is free Praise someone on the spot with words like excellent Give leadership roles
No HIV entry
Your foreskin is normally wet. It has many cells where HIV easily enters the body. When the foreskin is removed, the skin of the penis tip becomes hard and drier. This makes
it hard for HIV to enter. Circumcision is best done in the hospital. Dr Christine Nalwadda, School of Public Health, Mulago
problem in Stigma is a big chChildren and tea schools. atised because ers are stigm ability, HIV or they have a dis ferent in use they are dif beca the or another from one way us stories of rest. Share with ing in your what you are do hool to make your sc school stigma free.
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Couple counselling and testing also helps you plan with your partner for your family and what preventive measure is best for both of you when it comes to HIV . Watante David the manager of the Aids Information Centre in Lira says, "It promotes positive living and enhances acceptance of Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission a among pregnant women." "When people come together for HIV testing with their partners, we counsel them together and this reduces cases of violence and abandonment." Couple testing also helps in the prevention of infections incase you are in a discordant relationship. It empowers couples to initiate and sustain communication around HIV/ AIDS It helps couples to adopt and maintain positive health practices, including risk reduction strategies and health seeking behaviours Links HIV positive couples to treatment , care and support.
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