Assumptah from Uganda talks about his everyday life and leisure time
Listening Get to know Assumptah, a 9-year-old girl from Uganda. She tells you about her life, her school and what she does in her spare time. You can also read about what Henos and Ezekiel in Uganda do in their spare time.
Assumptah in Uganda
Assumptah is 9 years old and in the third grade. She lives with her mother in Western Uganda. In her spare time she likes to play, read and sing. She also helps her mother at home with everyday chores.
A day at school
At 6am, the alarm clock rings at Assumptah and her mom's house. Assumptah gets up and gets ready for school. If she has time, she reads a bit in her book before she has to leave.
At Assumptah's school, they serve breakfast. Breakfast consists of corn porridge, which Assumptah thinks is just fine. During the school day, she has classes in math, reading, English and religion. Assumptah's favorite subject is religion. When it's break time, she likes to play handball with her friends.
School is over at 4 o'clock. Then Assumptah goes home to her mom.
Assumptah at his school desk.
After school, Assumptah helps her mother with household chores.
Assumptah at his school desk.
After school, Assumptah helps her mother with household chores.
After school
When Assumptah comes home from school, she does her homework first. Then she helps her mom by washing dishes and sweeping.
Assumptah's home is just her and her mother. Assumptah has two brothers, but the brothers live with their father in eastern Uganda. The siblings usually see each other on weekends and holidays.
Assumptah's free time
In her spare time, Assumptah often plays with her neighbor Milton and his cousin Timothy. She also likes to go to church where she sings in Sunday school. Performing and singing is something Assumptah loves!
What do children in Uganda play in their free time?
According to the Convention on the Rights of the Child, all children have the right to play and have fun! Here you can read about Henos and Ezekiel from Uganda who tell us what they like to play.
Henos
Henos is 10 years old and lives in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. The city is full of asphalt and cars, so it's important for him to find games that fit into this environment.
Henos says he enjoys playing football with his friends in his spare time. He plays midfielder. The favorite team he follows and cheers for is called Gold Team.
Ezekiel
Ezekiel is 11 years old and lives on an island in Lake Victoria. Most people who live there are fishermen or farmers.
Ezekiel likes to play football and play with his friends after school. When he gets home, he eats, does the dishes and helps with the family cow. Then he does his homework. Sometimes he has time to play some more before bedtime.
This text was originally published on August 1, 2023.
Published: 15 November 2024
