(This article was first published in Toto Magazine on April 20, 2022) By Mary Kansiime The incoming prefects of Tropical Nursery and Primary School in Najjeera, a Kampala suburb, recently took oath. The day started with prayer led by the Rev. Prossy Namuddu of St Mark Najjeera. Thereafter, the 19 prefects took oath before parents, […]
(This article was first published in the Toto Magazine on April 20, 2022) Over 10 Sir Apollo Kaggwa schools from Kampala and Wakiso districts recently participated in the second round of children’s sports competition. The competitions that are still at qualifier stage have five schools in group A and five in B. Schools in group […]
New Vision compiled institutions where the new ministers studied, from primary school up to first university, to find out which schools gave the nation their harvests. A good school is usually reflected through the successful products. Hilary Bainemigisha and Umar Kashaka analysed the findings on which schools are the most represented. At primary school level, […]
By M.G. Katusabe Ssemwezi Something stood out recently when President Yoweri Museveni announced a new Cabinet; there wasn’t a school that dominated the Cabinet greatly. It was evident that traditional academic giants do not feature on the list of schools of the new ministers. From studies, it has been observed that the reputation of an […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on June 16, 2021) By Arnest Tumwesige Alice Drichuru is a multi-talented student whose performance in athletics and football earned her an O’level scholarship. While representing Kiryandongo district at regional level in both extra-curricular activities, little did she know that the same would apply in vocational […]
By Conan Businge Muhammed Kamulegeya is a headteacher whose name is synonymous with transformation wherever he goes. In just one year, he has transformed Kitebi Secondary School in Kampala from a day school with about 2,000 students, to a well-fenced institution, with a boarding section in the offing. The school, which has a population of […]
By Bob Kisiki If you are the “old skool” kind who decided that opening social media accounts is too “dot com” (which is often used with a hint of a sneer, making it derogatory), you might not know how much society adores and respects teachers. Oh, they do, as you will see when you read […]
(This articles was first published in the New Vision on June, 16, 2021) By Olandason Wanyama Creative thinking among learners in Karamoja is key if the sub-region is to transform, a district education official told dozens of teachers who attended a recent media in education training. Williams Abura Iwuala, the Nakapiripirit district education officer in […]
By Mathais Mazinga M-Lisada, a music-oriented non-govermental organisation that takes care of disadvantaged children, celebrated Christmas with a music extravaganza. This was at Angels Gardens, Nsambya in Rubaga Division. Children performed Christmas songs spiced with trumpets, trombones, the tuba and the saxophone. They also played the traditional drums. M-Lisada kids also performed dances such as […]
Compiled by Ritah Mukasa Pupils from Shekinah International School and Spring Hope Primary School were among the many that attended the 2022 National Science Week at Kololo Airstrip. The event featured public exhibitions showcasing Ugandan innovations in science and technology. There were innovations in aeronautics and space science. The children also learnt how to perform […]