Pupils cheat death as classroom block collapses in Kagadi
The school, which has more than 500 learners, currently operates with only three permanent classroom blocks, creating congestion and pressure on the limited space available.
Kagadi: Pupils and teachers of Merryland Primary School in Kanyabebe Sub-county, Kagadi District narrowly escaped death on Tuesday evening after a heavy downpour accompanied by strong winds brought down an incomplete classroom block.
The affected three-classroom structure, which was under construction by parents, was being used to accommodate Primary Three and Primary Four learners. The Primary Three class has 47 pupils, while Primary Four has 36.
According to the head teacher, Alinaitwe Godwin Benon, the walls and roof which had been temporarily covered with tarpaulins collapsed during the storm, destroying desks, chairs, and tables.
Alinaitwe said learners and teachers acted swiftly when the rain intensified, evacuating the building and seeking shelter in Primary Five and Primary Six classrooms. Their quick response prevented injuries.
The school, which has more than 500 learners, currently operates with only three permanent classroom blocks, creating congestion and pressure on the limited space available.
The head teacher appealed to the government and local authorities to urgently intervene and support the construction of safe and permanent classroom facilities to ensure a conducive learning environment.
Pupils expressed shock over the incident and called upon both the government and parents to work together to improve the school’s infrastructure.
Parents who rushed to the school after the incident thanked God that no lives were lost. They urged Kagadi District local government leaders to prioritise the construction of safe classrooms for the learners.
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