UACE 2011 RESULTS RELEASED - 98% PASSED

Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) today released Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education results for 2011. Uganda National Examination Board secretary (UNEB) Mathew Bukenya handed over the results to education minister Jessica Alupo who released them to the public at Statistics House here in Kampala.

Head teachers of School are expected to pick results from UNEB offices at Ntinda a Kampala suburb later in the afternoon.
 
A total of 103,608 candidates sat for the examination. Get the detailed coverage of senior six examination results  FROM THIS SITE

Lydia A Gira - TMG PRESS
STATISTICS HOUSE KAMPALA
 

I WORK FOR THEM, SPENT MOST OF MY TIME WITH THEM, DEVELOP AND PRODUCE COMMUNICATIONS FOR THEM, BUT one thing i do not forget; I TAKE SOME TIME TO DISCOVER THEM, Learn more!

You've lived through 2 AM feedings, toddler temper tantrums, and the back-to-school blues. So why is the word "teenager" causing you so much anxiety?

When you consider that the teen years are a period of intense growth, not only physically but morally and intellectually, it's understandable that it's a time of confusion and upheaval for many families.

Despite some adults' negative perceptions about teens, they are often energetic, thoughtful, and idealistic, with a deep interest in what's fair and right. So, although it can be a period of conflict between parent and child, the teen years are also a time to help kids grow into the distinct individuals they will become.

Understanding the Teen Years

So when, exactly, does adolescence start? The message to send your kid is: Everybody's different. There are early bloomers, late arrivers, speedy developers, and slow-but-steady growers. In other words, there's a wide range of what's considered normal.

But it's important to make a (somewhat artificial) distinction between puberty and adolescence. Most of us think of puberty as the development of adult sexual characteristics: breasts, menstrual periods, pubic hair, and facial hair. These are certainly the most visible signs of puberty and impending adulthood, but kids who are showing physical changes (between the ages of 8 and 14 or so) also can be going through a bunch of changes that aren't readily seen from the outside. These are the changes of adolescence.

Many kids announce the onset of adolescence with a dramatic change in behavior around their parents. They're starting to separate from Mom and Dad and to become more independent. At the same time, kids this age are increasingly aware of how others, especially their peers, see them and are desperately trying to fit in. Their peers often become much more important, as compared with their parents, in terms of making decisions.

Kids often start "trying on" different looks and identities, and they become very aware of how they differ from their peers, which can result in episodes of distress and conflict with parents.

Butting Heads

One of the common stereotypes of adolescence is the rebellious, wild teen continually at odds with Mom and Dad. Although it may be the case for some kids and this is a time of emotional ups and downs, that stereotype certainly is not representative of most teens.

But the primary goal of the teen years is to achieve independence. For this to occur, teens will start pulling away from their parents — especially the parent whom they're the closest to. This can come across as teens always seeming to have different opinions than their parents or not wanting to be around their parents in the same way they used to.

As teens mature, they start to think more abstractly and rationally. They're forming their moral code. And parents of teens may find that kids who previously had been willing to conform to please them will suddenly begin asserting themselves — and their opinions — strongly and rebelling against parental control.

You may need to look closely at how much room you give your teen to be an individual and ask yourself questions such as: "Am I a controlling parent?," "Do I listen to my child?," and "Do I allow my child's opinions and tastes to differ from my own?"

Tips for Parenting During the Teen Years

Looking for a roadmap to find your way through these years? Here are some tips:

Educate Yourself

Read books about teenagers. Think back on your own teen years. Remember your struggles with acne or your embarrassment at developing early — or late. Expect some mood changes in your typically sunny child, and be prepared for more conflict as he or she matures as an individual. Parents who know what's coming can cope with it better. And the more you know, the better you can prepare.

Talk to Your Child Early Enough

Talking about menstruation or wet dreams after they've already started means you're too late. Answer the early questions kids have about bodies, such as the differences between boys and girls and where babies come from. But don't overload them with information — just answer their questions. If you don’t know the answers, help them find someone who does, like a trusted friend or your pediatrician.

You know your kids. You can hear when your child's starting to tell jokes about sex or when attention to personal appearance is increasing. This is a good time to jump in with your own questions such as:

• Are you noticing any changes in your body?
• Are you having any strange feelings?
• Are you sad sometimes and don't know why?

A yearly physical exam is a great time to bring up these things. A doctor can tell your preadolescent — and you — what to expect in the next few years. An exam can serve as a jumping-off point for a good parent/child discussion. The later you wait to have this discussion, the more likely your child will be to form misconceptions or become embarrassed about or afraid of physical and emotional changes.

Furthermore, the earlier you open the lines of communication, the better chance you have of keeping them open through the teen years. Give your child books on puberty written for kids going through it. Share memories of your own adolescence. There's nothing like knowing that Mom or Dad went through it, too, to put a child more at ease.

Put Yourself in Your Child's Place

Practice empathy by helping your child understand that it's normal to be a bit concerned or self-conscious, and that it's OK to feel grown-up one minute and like a kid the next.

Pick Your Battles

If teenagers want to dye their hair, paint their fingernails black, or wear funky clothes, think twice before you object. Teens want to shock their parents and it's a lot better to let them do something temporary and harmless; leave the objections to things that really matter, like tobacco, drugs and alcohol, or permanent changes to their appearance.

Ask why your teen wants to dress or look a certain way and try to understand how your teen is feeling. You might also want to discuss how others might perceive them if they look different — help your teen understand how he or she might be viewed.

Set Expectations

Teens will likely act unhappy with expectations their parents place on them. However, they usually understand and need to know that their parents care enough about them to expect certain things such as good grades, acceptable behavior, and adherence to the rules of the house. If parents have appropriate expectations, teens will likely try to meet them. Without reasonable expectations, your teen may feel you don't care about him or her.

Inform Your Teen - and Stay Informed Yourself

The teen years often are a time of experimentation, and sometimes that experimentation includes risky behaviors. Don't avoid the subjects of sex, or drug, alcohol, and tobacco use; discussing these things openly with kids before they're exposed to them increases the chance that they'll act responsibly when the time comes. Share your family values with your teen and talk about what you believe is right and wrong.

Know your child's friends — and know their friends' parents. Regular communication between parents can go a long way toward creating a safe environment for all teens in a peer group. Parents can help each other keep track of the kids' activities without making the kids feel that they're being watched.

Know the Warning Signs

A certain amount of change may be normal during the teen years, but too drastic or long-lasting a switch in personality or behavior may signal real trouble — the kind that needs professional help. Watch for one or more of these warning signs:

• extreme weight gain or loss
• sleep problems
• rapid, drastic changes in personality
• sudden change in friends
• skipping school continually
• falling grades
• talk or even jokes about suicide
• signs of tobacco, alcohol, or drug use
• run-ins with the law

Any other inappropriate behavior that lasts for more than 6 weeks can be a sign of underlying trouble, too. You may expect a glitch or two in your teen's behavior or grades during this time, but your A/B student shouldn't suddenly be failing, and your normally outgoing kid shouldn't suddenly become constantly withdrawn. Your doctor or a local counselor, psychologist, or psychiatrist can help you find proper counseling.

Respect Kids' Privacy

Some parents, understandably, have a very hard time with this one. They may feel that anything their kids do is their business. But to help your teen become a young adult, you'll need to grant some privacy. If you notice warning signs of trouble, then you can invade your child's privacy until you get to the heart of the problem. But otherwise, it's a good idea to back off.

In other words, your teenager's room, texts, e-mails, and phone calls should be private. You also shouldn't expect your teen to share all thoughts or activities with you at all times. Of course, for safety reasons, you should always know where teens are going, when they'll be returning, what they're doing, and with whom, but you don't need to know every detail. And you definitely shouldn't expect to be invited along!

Start with trust. Let your teen know that you trust him or her. But, if the trust gets broken he or she may enjoy fewer freedoms until the trust is rebuilt.

Monitor What Kids See and Read

TV shows, magazines and books, the Internet — kids have access to tons of information. Be aware of what yours watch and read. Don't be afraid to set limits on the amount of time spent in front of the computer or the TV. Know what they're learning from the media and who they may be communicating with online.

Teens shouldn't have unlimited access to TV or the Internet in private — these should be public activities. Access to technology should also be limited after certain hours (say 10 PM or so) to encourage adequate sleep. It's not unreasonable to have cell phones and computers off limits after a certain time.

Make Appropriate Rules

Bedtime for a teenager should be age appropriate, just as it was when your child was a baby. Teens still need about 8-9 hours of sleep. Reward your teen for being trustworthy. Does your child keep to a 10 PM curfew on weekends? Move it to 10:30 PM. And does a teen always have to go along on family outings? Encourage a reasonable amount of family time together.

Decide what your expectations are, and don't be insulted when your growing child doesn't always want to be with you. Think back: You probably felt the same way about your mom and dad.

Will This Ever Be Over?

As kids progress through the teen years, you'll notice a slowing of the highs and lows of adolescence. And, eventually, they'll become independent, responsible, communicative young adults.

So remember the motto of many parents with teens: We're going through this together, and we'll come out of it — together!

Gira Emmanuel
TMG-TEAM

AT SCHOOL they call me UNCLE EMMA, when i hold the MIcrophone, they are all quiet, i pause and do not talk for a while, when i say a word they all shout in cheers to the top of their voices, then all of a sudden, the room is silent and here is one of the many life skills i share with the girls....

Being a Self-Assured Teenage Girl

Adolescence can be a challenging time for young women. Your reactions to the physical and emotional changes occurring during puberty often depend on how you feel about yourself. If you have a strong self-esteem, you’re less likely to engage in socially unacceptable behaviors. While everyone makes mistakes, if you’re self-confident you will learn from those mistakes and adapt your behavior, rather than repeating the same mistake again. 

Despite an emphasis on equality, boys and girls in modern culture still tend to handle self-esteem issues differently. When teenage boys in our society are faced with a period of low self esteem, they continue on with most of their normal activities: they still take that hard math class, try out for the football team and interact socially with their female counterparts. Young women, on the other hand, react differently when faced with this challenge. They often become indifferent, withdrawn, quiet and depressed. 

Several large studies have shown girls aged 8 and 9 are confident, assertive and feel good about themselves. This is probably due to the more mature social interactions and skills that females have developed up to this time, especially when compared to their male contemporaries. Surprisingly, these same girls can emerge at the end of adolescence with a poor self-image, a narrowed view of their future, and less confidence about themselves and their abilities. 

What controls the development of a healthy self-esteem in teen girls? According to one study, physical appearance was the most important factor. If they are not attractive (by someone else's standards), many girls feel worthless and helpless. Popular culture floods young girls with images of the ideal female figure, personality, and social skills – all of which are mostly inappropriate and unobtainable. The result is not surprising...in order to maintain this ideal of perfection, girls become obsessed with their physical appearance. The extreme reaction in some unfortunate girls is a dependence on diet pills and the development of eating disorders. Young women see movie stars or situation comedy characters as models on which to shape their social interactions. Unfortunately, the behaviors of these "role models" are often biased toward the disrespectful and promiscuous. 

Another factor that can lower some teenage girls’ self esteem is the loss of community. Other changes in our society, such as divorce, drugs, and alcohol, seem to have negatively affected teen girls even more than boys.

It is therefore easy to understand why many teenage girls are more concerned about impressing or pleasing others rather than themselves. If you’re a female and feel like you’re lacking self-esteem, here are a few suggestions:

• Talk frequently with an adult you trust. Know that it’s OK to share your feelings, concerns or fears. Talking about things is one of the best ways to explore feelings.
• Participate in sports. The physical activity and team support is as helpful for girls as it is for boys.
• Volunteer your time for organizations you feel strongly about: for example, a local hospital, a local animal shelter, youth groups, charitable causes, etc.
• Try your best to succeed, but don’t get down if you meet challenges along the way. It really is true that we learn more from our failures than our successes, so try to look at everything as a learning opportunity.
• Interact with adults (parents, relatives, teachers) and feel confident about it – share in the conversations and maintain eye contact. Adults can often appreciate your strengths even more than your peers can.

Get a part-time job (if you’re old enough, it doesn’t interfere with your school activities and your parents approve). It can be a great way to add to your skills and sense of worth.

GIRA EMMANUEL

emmanafrica@gmail.com

JUST WATCH THIS VIDEO. THIS IS WAT WE TAKE TO THE TEENS AT SCHOOL

THE CREW - PERFORMING LIVE IN A DANCE PATTERN BEFORE STUDENTS IN ONE OF THE HIGH SCHOOL EVENTS!

WHITNEY HOUSTON'S LIFE IN PICTURES 1963-2012 - Read the Captions below the pictures to Identify the event and scene.

Whitney Houston in 1992 film The Bodyguard

  Whitney Houston with her mother Cissy Houston and cousin Dionne Warwick in NYC in 1987

 

1.  Whitney Houston with Yoko Ono, Liz Taylor, Liza Minnelli, Michael Jackson and Christie Brinkley in 1988

 

1.   Whitney Houston with US President George H. Bush in the Oval Office of the White House in 1990

1.   Whitney Houston and Stevie Wonder, who presented her with the outstanding contribution to the musical entertainment of the American public award at the 21st American Music Awards in LA in 1994

    Composer David Foster and Whitney Houston backstage with their Grammy Awards in New York in 1994

    Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown with their daughter Bobbi Kristina at the Arts Awards in Los Angeles in 1998

   Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Party in 1999

Whitney Houston and Mary J. Blige at VH1 Divas in Las Vegas in 2002

    Whitney Houston at the 16th annual World Music Awards in Las Vegas in 2004

 Clive Davis and Whitney Houston at the Carousel of Hope Ball at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in 2006

    Whitney Houston receiving the International Artist at the 37th Annual American Music Awards in Los Angeles in 2009

  Whitney Houston in concert at the Acer Arena Sydney in 2010

  Whitney Houston with her award at BET Hip Hop Honors in Washington in 2010

 Whitney Houston and her daughter Bobbi Kristina at the pre-Grammy Gala in Beverly Hills in Feb. 2011

   Whitney Houston performing at the pre-Grammy gala in Beverly Hills in 2011

 Whitney Houston performing at the pre-Grammy gala in Beverly Hills in 2011

AS Compiled by 

Gira Emmanuel for TMG Press.

WHITNEY HOUSTON FOUND DEAD IN BEVERLY HILLS HOTEL ROOM.

Whitney Houston, whose soaring voice lifted her to the top of the pop music world but whose personal decline was fuelled by decades of drug use, has died in a Beverly Hills hotel room.

She was 48.

Her death came on the eve of the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles and at the same hotel where her mentor, record mogul Clive Davis, was holding an annual pre-event party at which she was scheduled to perform.

A dramatic scene unfolded at the Beverly Hilton Hotel as music celebrities arriving for the party expressed shock at her death, while reporters swarmed the hotel and fans gathered to pay their respects. A Beverly Hills police officer told reporters they were called to the Beverly Hilton at around 3:20pm and that emergency personnel found Houston's body in a fourth-floor room. She was pronounced dead at 3:55 pm. Website TMZ says she was found in the bath. The cause of death is under investigation.

"She has been positively identified by friends and family (who) were with her at the hotel, and next of kin have already been notified," Lieutenant Mark Rosen told reporters. Police said there were no obvious signs of criminal intent.

Tributes poured in from around the world for a singer whose remarkable vocal range produced some of the most memorable music of her generation, including her signature hit, I Will Always Love You.

Neil Portnow, president of the Recording Academy, which runs the Grammys, said event producers were working on ways to honour the singer in front of her many friends in the audience. Standing on the red carpet outside the hotel, Portnow said they would "try to celebrate her life," and called Houston a "one of a kind singer" whose body of work was "staggering."

Throughout her decades in music, Houston won six Grammys, 30 Billboard awards and 22 American Music Awards. She released seven studio albums, sold some 170 million CDs, singles and videos that included smash hits Saving All my Love for You. She also appeared in the movies Bodyguard (1992), Waiting to Exhale (1995) and The Preacher's Wife (1996).

Houston was inspired to sing as a child by soul singers in her New Jersey family, including mother Cissy Houston and cousins Dionne Warwick and the late Dee Dee Warwick. Her godmother was Aretha Franklin.

"I just can't talk about it now," Franklin said in a statement. "It's so stunning and unbelievable. I couldn't believe what I was reading coming across the TV screen. My heart goes out to Cissy, her daughter Bobbi Kris, her family and Bobby (Brown)."

Stellar career, personal troubles

By the early 1990s, Houston reigned as the queen of pop, but her critical and commercial success on stage was accompanied by an increasingly troubled personal life. In 1992 she married singer Bobby Brown, who had a bad-boy reputation, and their tumultuous 14 years together were marred by drug abuse and domestic violence.

In 2000, she and Brown were stopped at an airport in Hawaii and security guards discovered marijuana in their luggage. In a 2002 TV interview, she admitted using marijuana, cocaine, alcohol and prescription drugs. The pair also starred in a reality TV series, "Being Bobby Brown," which painted an often unflattering portrait of the couple.

The last 10 years of Houston's life were dominated by drug use, rumors of relapses and trips to rehab. She launched a comeback tour in 2009, and in April 2010 she called media reports she was using drugs again "ridiculous." In May 2011, Houston enrolled in a drug and alcohol rehab program.

Despite her personal troubles she commanded great affection among her music industry colleagues, and emotional tributes flooded the media in the hours after news broke of her death.


THE TEENS WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU!   REST IN PEACE!

Gira Emmanuel - TMG PRESS

WHEN YOU HELP THEM CHEAT , YOU ARE DOING THEM NO FAVOUR! YOU ARE POISONING THEIR FUTURE!

UNEB is holding the results of over one thousand students because of alleged exam malpractice. No body knows the truth behind this allegation BUT to a greater extent it is true; some schools aid their students to cheat, REASON BEING  making newspapers headlines forgetting that they are preparing someone to suffer. How will the young person know that something is done the way people do if you do it for them? TEENS MEDIA GROUP has moved to schools, met students, teachers, directors and principals and shared the important of hard work with these stakeholders. MY OWN TESTIMONY: I studied in i don't know which world school because it is a hundred miles far away from even third world. But even from the dilapidated structure , i was able to raise aggregate seventeen only. What would i get if i was helped by an invigilator to write an answer? What will my aggregate be if my director served the invigilators with hot milk and send his teachers to the exam hall through the windows? Which news paper would fail to search for my un-noticed school if my teachers walked through the exam hall telling people..NUMBER 22......then  EVERYONE RUNS TO 22.

AND IF I MAY ASK. Would i be able to understand the concepts i am facing now. TEACHERS, DIRECTORS AND ALL YOU WHO THING you are doing those teens a favour by cheating for them, forgive those babies because they will grow up believing and worshiping the principal of hand to mouth. they will not know the value of hard work and above all they will kill you first to take away your hard earned gains. You will employ them and your companies will not get any contract, they will be marketeers and sale nothing, they will be doctors who will fail to operate you and finally they will be engineers who will build houses that will collapse and bury you! 

ALL I AM SAYING IS DON'T HELP THEM CHEAT! YES! Teach them how to prepare for exams, let them appreciate and adopt the culture of handwork, show them how to deal with exam questions; failure to do that parents will waste their money as teachers will waste their resources in training them to be the society's outcasts!

GIRA Emmanuel

TMG PRESS

UCE 2011 RESULTS RELEASED, BOYS ARE MEN!

Male candidates beat their female counterparts in all subjects, the just released 2011 Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) results show. Female candidates performed best in English language and literature in English. Education Minister Jessica Alupo Wednesday morning released the UCE results, indicating improved performance at all levels. Failure rate dropped from 6.5 percent to 4.2 percent.

A total of 273,157 candidates sat for Senior Four national examinations last year. Of these, 107,977 were under the Universal Secondary Education. A large number of candidates have obtained the UEC certificate, 254,220 against 241,456 in 2010. “It is pleasant to note that the failure rate has remained quite low despite the increase in candidates,” Uganda National Examinations Board, secretary Mathew Bukenya said.

Unlike the previous years, candidates, who will have passed, will have a chance of enjoying free education in Senior Five.  The education ministry has already selected 600 schools to roll out free A’ level education countrywide. These schools, according to the ministry’s permanent secretary, Francis-Xavier Lubanga, will partly accommodate 63,575 students. In total, 74,246 S4 leavers will in the next academic year have a chance to access free education in schools and other institutions.  Apart from those in A’level, 5,665 more students will be admitted at government technical and vocational.

 

The results were expected to be released last Friday but allegations of cheating are said to have delayed the announcement as UNEB was tasked to properly investigate the cases of alleged cheating before the release.

It is understood that over the last few days, the Ntinda based examinations body has interviewed several school administrators and teachers over the allegations.

Speaking to Daily Monitor on Tuesday, UNEB Executive Secretary Mathew Bukenya said the board was equally concerned that the release had been delayed a thing he said could affect the candidates preparing to join “A Levels.”

Sources say a number of “top” in Kampala and Wakiso were on a red-list to have their results withheld.

LANGO REGION RESULTS BY DISTRICT

LIRA	TOTAL
Division One Division Two Division Three Division Four Total	284 964 1242 1529 4231
APAC
Division One Division Two Division Three Division Four Division Total	38 23 365 534 1156
AMOLATAR
Division One Division Two Division Three Division Four  Total	8 43 99 196 284
OTUKE
Division One Division Two Division Three Division Four  Total	153 99 28 61 298
OYAM
Division One Division Two Division Three Division Four Division Total	19 174 231 303 764
DOKOLO
Division One Division Two Division Three Division Four  Total	9 61 120 174 373
ALEBTONG
Division One Division Two Division Three Division Four Total	12 74 144 190 436

Gira Emmanuel for TMG in Nakawa Vocational Institue