By Walter okello I 3rd June 2026 I
Leaders from Ayer Sub-county in Kole District have conducted a benchmark visit to Adyel Boarding Primary School in Lira City to learn and share best practices aimed at improving education standards in their schools.
The visit brought together local leaders, education officials, and members of the school management committee who toured the school and held discussions on effective school management, academic performance, and the integration of technology in education.
Speaking during the visit, the Head Teacher of Adyel Boarding Primary School, Isaac Otoa, emphasized the need for schools to embrace technology to improve learning and administration. He expressed concern that many teachers and learners still lack the digital skills needed to effectively utilize modern technology despite its growing importance in the education sector.
Otoa noted that technological advancements present significant opportunities for improving education outcomes, but these benefits can only be realized if teachers, learners, and school administrators acquire the necessary knowledge and skills. He urged education stakeholders to invest in digital literacy and expose learners to technology at an early age to prepare them for future opportunities.
He further explained that Adyel Boarding Primary School remains committed to sharing knowledge and experiences with other institutions seeking to improve education standards, adding that collaboration among schools is essential for strengthening the quality of education across the region.
The Chairperson of the School Management Committee, Tobias Ebong Ocaa, challenged teachers to remain informed about developments within the education sector. He expressed concern that some teachers lack knowledge about key education leaders and institutions, arguing that such information is important in helping educators effectively perform their duties and contribute to the growth of the sector.
Ebong stressed that teachers who remain disconnected from developments in the education system risk limiting their effectiveness in guiding learners and supporting educational progress.
Meanwhile, the Community Development Officer for Ayer Sub-county, Jimmy Okello, commended Adyel Boarding Primary School for its openness in sharing knowledge and experiences. He noted that the lessons learned during the benchmark visit would help strengthen education management and improve learning outcomes in schools across Ayer Sub-county.
Ayer Sub-county LCIII Chairperson Thomas Ngole described the visit as a valuable learning opportunity that highlighted the importance of teamwork and collaboration among schools, parents, local leaders, and education officials.
Ngole said the findings and recommendations from the benchmark tour would be shared with relevant stakeholders to help address challenges affecting education in the sub-county. He reaffirmed his commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at improving education standards and called upon all stakeholders to work together in creating a conducive learning environment for learners.
The benchmark visit forms part of ongoing efforts by Ayer Sub-county leaders to identify successful educational practices that can be replicated in schools across the sub-county as part of broader efforts to improve academic performance and the quality of education.