BUDDO- With fast tracking and the recent developments taking shape orchestrated by the highly digital era. The conventional way of learning is becoming obsolete coupled with low concentration levels. This also spans in the teaching and learning of languages since now days students grasp best while having fun, playing , singing, watching vlogs and many other tools.
Over the weekend, as the students of Buddo Senior Secondary School celebrated the Francophonie day, it was a testament that learning a language is meant to be fun , likeable and enjoyable.
This was depicted as various schools took part in the celebrations with music , dance , poems, skits among others.
The hosts demonstrated that they were in charge and one could tell from the decoration of the stage with a touch of red , blue and white ( French National colors ) together with warm- white lights in that back ground which gave it a catchy vibe.
More to that, since the school is known for its talent in the composition and crafting of songs that make rotations on the air waves. It was so because they had a team that played musical instruments to back up their performances and others.
To some point, various schools did different acts but they had one trending song that most of them did for Stromae titled ” Papaoutai”.
It gave us the chance to gauge which school out did itself and one that took a lazy route since the audience chanted in favour of the best presentation.
Speaking at the event Dr. Agatha Tumwine, President Association of Teachers of French (APFO) said that learning is not meant for those who are teachers but even other professionals or dreams that they have such as being a doctor , engineers, accountants and many others.
” French is a media of communication so that you can speak even to other people from the Francophonie community.
It is not a subject but a skill for communication, entertainment, business and if you also aware it is a romantic language “
She also advised students not to neglect their local or indigenous languages so that they can be rooted and have that sense of identity.
Mr. Kwizera John Bosco, a French teacher and the Chief Coordinator for Kampala B Region thanked the various teachers and students for putting in time and resources to make it a success.
The day long event had 16 schools that included ; Buddo Senior Secondary school, St Mary’s College Kisubi, Namagunga and many others.
