They may not hear, but they too have dreams
Feb 29, 2008
DID you know that deaf children (those who cannot hear) can also study and become successful? At the Uganda National School for the Deaf in Ntinda, you find that deaf children also have goals in life just like other children. They come from different parts of the country.
By Joseph Ssemutooke
DID you know that deaf children (those who cannot hear) can also study and become successful? At the Uganda National School for the Deaf in Ntinda, you find that deaf children also have goals in life just like other children. They come from different parts of the country.
They are taught the same subjects children in other schools, like Mathematics, English, Science, Social Studies, Religious education and art. They also learn Sign Language, which helps them to communicate. Some of their teachers are deaf, while others can hear properly.
They also do music, dance and drama, play sports like football and volleyball and learn to do house work like washing clothes and cooking.
Some of them talked about their dreams and their special interests.
Kiggundu Dan in P.5, dreams of becoming a businessman with a large shop selling TVs. “That way I will become rich. My father will give me money to start the business, because he gives me everything I need,†says Kiggundu.
Barbara Katono in P.6, wants to be a nurse or a doctor. As head girl, I watch over other people’s movements and actions. This has enabled me to learn how to communicate well and how to help others.
Lwanga Vincent, P4,
I want to get a degree in agriculture, because I want to become a farmer, with a very large farm. I will study till I achieve it. I also love football, and I would like to play for the Uganda Cranes someday. I support Arsenal football club.
Nsabyera Alex, 11 years, P4
My dream is to study art in secondary school and at university. I would like to draw portraits (people’s faces). I spend my free time admiring other people’s drawings, if I am not busy drawing my own. I also love watching films.
Kaasi Abraham, Games Prefect
I love playing volleyball and represented Kampala district last year at the National Championships in Mityana. I was the only deaf person on the team. It was a big achievement. My dream is to become a pilot.
Nasasira Catherine, 13, P.5
I come from Mbarara and I have gained a lot of knowledge which I put to use at home. Back home I help with looking after our cows, milking them and preparing food. When I grow up I would like to become a cattle farmer.
Nabakibi Deborah, 11 years, P.4
I come from Mukono and I would like to work in a bank and earn some good money. People who work in banks have a lot of money. I will achieve it because I am good at Mathematics. I am also in the school drama team and I have acted in many plays.
Nabakooza Shakira, P.6
My mother works in a salon and I also want to work in a salon when I grow up. I am happy at school because I have learnt to read and write, especially English. I have also learnt to sew. Parents should send their deaf children to school. I play football and I support Manchester United.
DID you know that deaf children (those who cannot hear) can also study and become successful? At the Uganda National School for the Deaf in Ntinda, you find that deaf children also have goals in life just like other children. They come from different parts of the country.
They are taught the same subjects children in other schools, like Mathematics, English, Science, Social Studies, Religious education and art. They also learn Sign Language, which helps them to communicate. Some of their teachers are deaf, while others can hear properly.
They also do music, dance and drama, play sports like football and volleyball and learn to do house work like washing clothes and cooking.
Some of them talked about their dreams and their special interests.
Kiggundu Dan in P.5, dreams of becoming a businessman with a large shop selling TVs. “That way I will become rich. My father will give me money to start the business, because he gives me everything I need,†says Kiggundu.
Barbara Katono in P.6, wants to be a nurse or a doctor. As head girl, I watch over other people’s movements and actions. This has enabled me to learn how to communicate well and how to help others.
Lwanga Vincent, P4,
I want to get a degree in agriculture, because I want to become a farmer, with a very large farm. I will study till I achieve it. I also love football, and I would like to play for the Uganda Cranes someday. I support Arsenal football club.
Nsabyera Alex, 11 years, P4
My dream is to study art in secondary school and at university. I would like to draw portraits (people’s faces). I spend my free time admiring other people’s drawings, if I am not busy drawing my own. I also love watching films.
Kaasi Abraham, Games Prefect
I love playing volleyball and represented Kampala district last year at the National Championships in Mityana. I was the only deaf person on the team. It was a big achievement. My dream is to become a pilot.
Nasasira Catherine, 13, P.5
I come from Mbarara and I have gained a lot of knowledge which I put to use at home. Back home I help with looking after our cows, milking them and preparing food. When I grow up I would like to become a cattle farmer.
Nabakibi Deborah, 11 years, P.4
I come from Mukono and I would like to work in a bank and earn some good money. People who work in banks have a lot of money. I will achieve it because I am good at Mathematics. I am also in the school drama team and I have acted in many plays.
Nabakooza Shakira, P.6
My mother works in a salon and I also want to work in a salon when I grow up. I am happy at school because I have learnt to read and write, especially English. I have also learnt to sew. Parents should send their deaf children to school. I play football and I support Manchester United.