27/03/2026
End of Term 2 Examinations Underway in our Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centres
All our five ECD centres are currently conducting their end-of-term 2 examinations, marking an important milestone in the learning journey of over 650 young learners. The assessments, which began this week, are aimed at evaluating the children’s progress in key early childhood development areas, including literacy, numeracy, Life skills, and cognitive development.
Children can be seen seated attentively in their classrooms, carefully working through their tasks under the instruction and guidance of their caregivers. Despite their young age, many learners are demonstrating confidence and enthusiasm as they engage with the exam activities.
According to the caregivers at Tinyenyezi ECD Centre, the examinations are designed to be child-friendly, reflective, and focused on tracking each learner’s developmental journey. They serve as an evaluation of what children have absorbed throughout the term. The activities include writing numbers and shapes, drawing, object matching, and simple problem solving tasks. Beyond gauging academic knowledge, these assessments provide valuable insight into each child’s overall developmental progress. “Our goal is not just to test the children, but to understand how best we can support their growth,” said Elida Naluso one of the caregivers. “We are proud to see how much they have improved since the beginning of the term.”
Break times during the examination period remain lively, with children engaging in play and social interaction, reflecting the balanced approach to learning that ECD centres promote, as well as having a nutritious porridge. This blend of structured assessment and play-based learning is key to fostering a positive and supportive environment for early childhood education.
The centre looks forward to sharing the results with parents and using the insights gained to further enhance the quality of care and ECD services provided to the children in the coming term.
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