A SCHOOL REPORT TO THE 27TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE PARENTS’ – TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION (PTA) HELD ON SUNDAY 20TH JULY 2025
- Introduction
Dear Chairperson of the Parents’-Teachers’ Association, Lugazi Diocesan Education Secretary; Rev. Fr. Dr. Gerald Bwenvu, P.T.A. Executive members, Class Committee members, parents, guardians and professional colleagues, I greet you all in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ. It is with profound joy and gratitude that I welcome you to this landmark occasion, the 27th Annual General Meeting which meaningfully coincides with our visitation day. Visitation Day is a vital opportunity for you our esteemed parents to check on academic progress and discipline of our children.
The Annual General Meeting on the other hand, is a moment set apart for collective reflection on God’s countless blessings upon our school community. It is also a time for us as key stakeholders to be accountable for the trust you have placed in us and re-commit to our shared responsibility in shaping the future of every learner entrusted to St. Joseph’s SSS Naggalama.
Exactly one year ago, on 21st July 2024, we gathered here to reflect on the milestones we had achieved then in the year 2023/2024 .Today we meet again grateful to God Almighty for the gift of our life, continuity of purpose, and the remarkable academic and institutional strides made in this past year. His grace has guided us in promoting academic excellence, nurturing faith, fostering holistic human formation, and upholding strong moral and social values the very pillars upon which St. Joseph’s thrives. May His mighty name be extolled forever.
We sincerely thank you, our dedicated parents and guardians, for your unwavering financial and moral support. Your sacrifices, your trust and shared vision have propelled this institution to greater heights registering noticeable and profound achievements and milestones. May the Good Lord continue to bless you and your families with long life and great accomplishments.
I bring you warm greetings from Bishop Christopher Kakooza, the Ordinary of Lugazi Diocese and Msgr. Dr. Richard Kayondo, the Chairman Board of Governors who have been represented by the Education Secretary. We thank them for their unwavering support geared towards shaping the academic future of our children.
Our theme for this academic year to guide all the activities of the school is: “Oh Lord, let me see again, I, your pilgrim of hope”, adopted from Lugazi Diocese. It is a timely call for renewed vision and steadfast hope.
- The Current P.T.A. Executive and Class Committee Members (2025)
(a) PTA Executive:
1. Mrs. Josephine Akellot Ocama- Chairperson – 0772 619 334
2. Mr. Christopher Kironde – Vice Chairperson 0712 950 839
3. Eng. Benedict Njuki – Member – 0772 407 576
4. Ms. Rosemary Nakasolya – Member – 0775 621 616
5. Mrs. Agnes Nsubuga – HM/Secretary – 0772 426 942
6. Mr. Vinansio Amone – Minute Recorder 0772 326 303
(b) Class Committee Members:
S.1 Executive Committee
- Eng. Julius Ceaser Kintu – Chairman – 0755 855 634
- Dr. Mugisha M. Mutabazi – Vice Chairman – 0781 886 651
- Ms. Namaganda Kasozi Judith – Secretary – 0772 331 959
- Dr. Tirisa C. Bonareri – Treasurer – 0702 320 061
- Dr. Josephine Katabaazi – Member – 0773 055 203
- Ms. Birungi Dorothy N. – Member – 0777 780 860
- Mr. Jude Thaddeus Kyobe – Member – 0782 458 764
- Ms. Lydia Tebekkanya – Member – 0772 582 822
- Dr. Mugejjera Emmanuel – Member – 0703 186 705
- Mr. Ogwal David Obia – Member – 0772 845 749
S.2 Executive Committee
- Ms. Nyakaisiki Rose Monica – Chairperson – 0782 951 393
- Dr. Baveewo Steven – V/Chairperson – 0772 341 403
- Eng. Kikomeko Joseph – Secretary – 0775 416 213
- Ms. Kalungi Rhona Nansikombi – Treasurer – 0781 837 784
- Mr. Mulumba Paul – Member-0701997019/ 0776 997 019
- Mr. Chillanyanga Cyprian – Member – 0772 446 620
- Ms. Mutonyi Angella – Member- 0772 916 234 / 0754 694 223
- Ms. Acen Sylivia – Member – 0774 185 614
- Dr. Mayende Godfrey – Member – 0702 943 834
S.3 Executive Committee
1. Dr. Okurut Joseph – Chairperson – 0772 244 747
2. Ms. Nalweyiso Olivia Mary – V/Chairperson – 0788 331 777
3. Mr. Oyet Godfrey Jomo – Secretary – 0777 367 393
4. Mr. Kintu Robert M. J. – Treasurer – 0752 460 354
5. Mrs. Gloria Katuleebe – Member – 0776 975 027
6. CPA Makubo Fred – Member – 0781 544 466
7. Ms. Mbayo Suzan – Member – 0782 645 885
8. Hon. Fred Baseke – Member – 0772 934 577
9. Dr. Peace B. Tumuheki – Member – 0775 855 550
S.4 Executive Committee
- Mrs. Suzzie B. Mukiibi – Chairperson – 0772 200 723
- Mrs. Evelyn Nantume Kavuma – Member – 0772 970 008
- Mr. Kitego Grace – Member – 0752 874 727
- Dr. Lydia Atuhaire – Member – 0782 141 265
- Ms. Mary Claire Awori – Member – 0701 922 280
- Mrs. Esther J. Murungi – Member – 0701 790 018
S.5 Executive Committee
- Dr. Prossy Isubikalu – Chairperson – 0772 345 398
- Mrs. Edith Ntege – V/Chairperson- 0772 457 265
- Col. Deus Taremwa – Secretary – 0782 335 404
- Mrs. Winnie Mwase – Treasurer – 0772 616 324
- Mr. Richard Aboke – Member – 0772 487 124
- Ms. Alice Yesko – Member – 0751 402 445
- Mr. Katumba James Ssekikubo – Member – 0772 093 578
- Mr. Kabagambire Ceophas – Member – 0778 031 301
S.6 Executive Committee
1. Mrs. Hannah Namuyomba Owot – Chairperson – 0772 400 657
2. Mr. Mudiima Peter – V/Chairperson – 0703 223 145
3. Mr. Adude Vincent – Treasurer – 0772 491 076
4. Ms. Nagawa Monica – Secretary – 0705 000 555
5. Mr. Ojilong Emmanuel – Member – 0703 682 113
6. Mr. Polly Kaddu – Member – 0772 497 440
7. Mr. Apollo Collins Luwangada – Member – 0772 444 162
8. Ms. Esther Muguzi – Member – 0702 790 017
PTA ACHIEVEMENTS
We thank the PTA Executive under the leadership of Mrs. Josephine Akellot Ocama, together with the parents, teachers, school administration and the Board of Governors, for the various registered achievements among which are:
- Mobilisation of parents to construct a modern swimming pool for our children. Swimming has remained one of the most enjoyable activity by our children.
- Establishment of a counseling department with three standby staff to do daily counseling of the children which has helped the students to overcome their psycho-social challenges.
- Organisation of several counselling camps on termly basis to address the mental health of the students.
- Bringing parents closer to the administration by organizing and attending class career meetings.
- Conducting PTA Annual General Meetings.
- Conducting counselling sessions for staff
- Motivation of student by giving them different forms of encouragement.
- Establishment of good working relationships with the Board and management of the school.
- Supporting needy students whenever deemed necessary.
- Mobilisation of parents to purchase the most advanced teaching equipment which have been installed in all classrooms from Senior one to Six. This has made the teaching – learning process simpler and enjoyable.
- Mobilisation of funds toward the construction of washrooms that are being used by parents.
- Praying an advisory role to the Board and management in decision making
- Obituary
We commiserate with the close-knit family members who lost their dear ones in the year under review.
We pray for all the souls of the deceased to rest in eternal peace through the Mercy of God, Amen.
- Notable achievements
We would like to thank God for the profound achievements obtained in the year 2024/2025. These successes reflect the collective effort and unity of purpose among our staff, students, parents and school leadership.
- Academic
(a) Teaching and learning
We intentionally implemented structured academic programmes that align with the Ministry of Education’s Competence-Based Curriculum. Routine assessments and interactive sessions helped to ensure that learners remained fully engaged. We therefore commend our teachers for their flexibility and dedication in adapting to the modern pedagogical approaches as required by the Ministry of Education and the National Curriculum Development Centre.
(b) Pedagogy and Curriculum Management
We teach to empower learners to develop the skills of critical thinking and application of knowledge as required by the new Competence Based Curriculum. Our teaching is therefore learner-centred with strong emphasis on leaving no child behind as recommended by NCDC and the Ministry of Education and Sports.
(c) Syllabi Coverage and Curriculum management
This term is being dedicated to syllabi coverage through accelerated teaching, aimed at giving our students a better grasp of content internalization. Currently, syllabi coverage stands at approximately 98% and we are hopeful that by the time the major mocks begin, we shall have completed the entire syllabi for both ‘O’ and ‘A’ levels. Our policy is to facilitate learning and guide our students to research and discuss in class.
(d) S.3 and S.6 Geography Study Trip to Western Uganda
The S.3 and S.6 Geography students went for a study tour to Western Uganda on Thursday 1st May 2025 and returned to school onMonday 5th May 2025. We appreciate you dear parents for havingfinancially supplemented the school’s financial contribution towards this excursion.
(e) Smart and White boards
It is extremely important to note that the school undertook the purchase of digital smart boards in preference to the manual smart classroom gadgets paid for by the parents with the contribution of Shs.80,000= per student in Term One 2025. The initial manual smart classroom gadgets were to cost Shs.6,000,000= per unit, totaling Shs.186,000,000= compared to the digital smart boards whose unit cost is Shs.13,000,000= hence totaling Shs.403,000,000=. It is against this background and basis that the Board and management decided to engage the parents to meet the cost of purchasing the digital smart boards by paying an additional Shs.80,000= per student in Term Two 2025. The main focus of the school was the installation of the smart boards in all the classrooms so that the students could optimally utilise them early.
I do appreciate the parents’ concern of the school having levied Shs.80,000= on every student again in Term Two 2025, contrary to the original arrangement of each student having had to pay it once in Term One 2025. The rationale is that the collected money was inadequate to purchase the requisite gadgets yet they were needed urgently. I apologise for the inconveniences caused. Albeit this, the gadgets have made it much easier to digest content, navigate through complex information besides making learning more interesting and enjoyable. This is one of the best gifts to our children and school. May the Lord reward you abundantly for your sacrifice and generosity. We thus account for this money as follows:
| DATE | Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
| Smart Boards | ||||
| 05/03/2025 | 31 active panel Boards | 31 | 13,000,000 | 403,000,000 |
| white Boards | ||||
| 10/07/2025 | Supply of 52pcs of white boards | 52 | 300,000 | 15,600,000 |
| Switches & Wiring | – | |||
| Installation of sockets in classrooms | 1 | 2,087,000 | 2,087,000 | |
| 27/05/2025 | double switched sockets | 1 | 150,000 | 150,000 |
| 10/07/2025 | Sockets for S.4 block | 1 | 723,000 | 723,000 |
| Internet | – | |||
| 12/06/2025 | Extending Data to smart boards | 1 | 2,730,000 | 2,730,000 |
| 23/06/2025 | 5G merchant subscription | 1 | 160,000 | 160,000 |
| 30/06/2025 | Airtel – Wi-Fi Subscription | 1 | 400,000 | 400,000 |
| Projectors | – | |||
| 05/03/2025 | Projectors and projector screens & Accessories | 2 | 3,100,000 | 6,200,000 |
| 05/06/2025 | projectors & Accessories | 3 | 2,975,000 | 8,925,000 |
| Grand Total | 439,975,000 |
(f) Students’ innovation and creativity
We have deliberately cultivated creativity and innovative skills among our students as required by the Competency Based Curriculum. Our students are undertaking impressive innovations such as: electric fans, groundnut shelling machines, electric door alarms, air conditioners, water purifiers, motorized/electric spray pumps, censor security lights, electrostatic precipitators, water fountains, micro banana tissue extraction for multiplication, green house projects, website designing, among others. Some were exhibited on Saturday 15th March 2025 as a showcase of our students’ innovativeness and creativity.
(g) The Competence-Based Curriculum and its implementation
We have been able to effectively implement the Competence-Based Curriculum (CBC) in all classes except the current S.6 class. We thank God Almighty that our first cohort of the CBC passed with flying colours. This has become a springboard to spur us to excellent performance. We therefore pray that even the current candidates perform very well. This therefore requires us to continuously train our staff so as to equip them with relevant skills to have an edge in teaching the CBC. In addition, we are obliged to purchase relevant text books for this purpose.
(h) The Adapted Competence-Based Curriculum
The Ministry of Education and Sports in conjunction with the National Curriculum Development Centre introduced an Adapted Competence-Based Curriculum at Advanced Level with the first cohort being the current Senior Five students. Our Senior Five students are being taught in line with this new curriculum.
(i) The Annual Academic Conference of 2025
The Annual Academic Conference is a major event contributing to teaching and learning strategies for the year. This year’s Academic Conference whose theme was: “Surpassing our current achievement for great results’ took place on Friday 11th July 2025, chaired by Dr. Ezra Nnunda, the Vice-president of SJNOSA.
It brought all the major stakeholders together namely: Board members, Parents’ representatives, Old students, staff, the Education Secretary and the students. It gave an opportunity to the students to air out their views and participate in planning for the academic programmes of the school. All classes were represented by their elected delegates. We thank the guest speaker, Dr. Ben Ssembajjwe from Makerere University, for the wonderful and inspirational presentation.
In consequence, new academic strategies were formulated and targets set as highlighted below:
Academic targets and strategies for 2025
Our target for the candidates is to obtain Grade A and B only as highlighted in the proposal below:
Proposed 2025 Academic Targets
| Total of UCE candidates | % in Grade A | % in Grade B | Subject minimum target | National ranking |
| 319 | 65 | 35 | B | Between 1st – 5th |
Achievement levels
| Grade | Achievement level | Mark range | Descriptor |
| A | Exceptional | 80 – 100% (D1, D2) | Demonstrates an extraordinary level of competency by innovatively and creatively applying acquired knowledge and skills in real-life situations |
| B | Outstanding | 70 – 79% (C3, C4) | Exhibits a high level of competency through effective application of knowledge and skills. |
| C | Satisfactory | 60 – 69% (C5, C6) | Shows an adequate level of competency in applying the acquired knowledge and skills |
| D | Basic | 50 – 59% (P7, P8) | Indicates a minimum level of competency in the practical application of acquired knowledge |
| E | Elementary | 0 – 49% Pass but with lower competency level | Demonstrates below the basic level of competency in applying the acquired knowledge and skills in real life situations |
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE 2025)
| Total of UACE candidates | % in 3 principles | % in 2 principles | Number in 20 points | Grade at subject level | % in 16 points & above | Grade at paper level | Class average | University intake | National ranking |
| 280 | 100 | 00 | 20 | B | 15 | C3 | 16 points | 50% | Btn 1th -5th |
Tabulation of the overview of the expected Internal and External (UNNASE)
UCE mock outcomes 2025
| Tot. of UCE candidates | % in Exceptional grade (A) | % in Outstanding grade (B) | % in Satisfactory Grade (C) | Subject minimum target | Ranking at UNNASE level |
| 319 | 10 | 30 | 60 | C | Between 1st – 2nd |
Internal and External (UNNASE) UACE mock examinations 2025
| Total of UACE candidates | % in 3 principles | % in 2 principles | % in 1 or 0 principles | % in 16 points & above | Grade at subject level | Grade at paper level | Class average | Ranking at UNNASE level |
| 280 | 30 | 60 | 10 | 15 | C | C4 | 14 points | Between 1st – 2nd |
Internal examinations for Non-candidate classes in terms of score ranges and points
| Class | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Promotion |
| S.5 | 16 Points | 14 Points | 12 Points | 10 Points |
| S.3 | Satisfactory and above | Satisfactory and above | Satisfactory and above | 1.65 – 2.49 (55% and above) |
| S.2 | Outstanding and above | Outstanding and above | Satisfactory and above | 1.65 – 2.49 (55% and above) |
| S.1 | Outstanding and above | Outstanding and above | Outstanding and above | 1.65 – 2.49 (55% and above) |
(j) A highlight of our 2024 U.C.E. and U.A.C.E. results is shown below:
U.C.E Results 2024
We competently prepared both U.C.E. and U.A.C.E. candidates for the final UNEB examinations of 2024. We thank God that our first cohort of the New Lower Secondary Curriculum posted exceptionally excellent performance. We presented 372 candidates and they all excelled with the lowest score being C. The class garnered 1,820 Grade A, 1430 B, 98 C. Among the 110 academic giants, we were the only school in the country which never had Grade D and Grade E scores. Nine of our candidates scored Grade A in each of their nine done subjects. All newspapers in thecountry ranked our school the 2nd in terms of the number of Grade A obtained by the candidates. This is a profound academic milestone.
Both The New Vision and Daily Monitor newspapers of Wednesday 12th February 2025, ranked our school the 2nd best Academic Giant in the country in view of the schools that posted big numbers of students who scored As. We are also the 2nd nationally basing on the percentage calculations of the best scores.
In a special way, we recognise the eleven studentswhoscored the much coveted maximum 9A in the 9 best done subjects. This is a rare achievement! In addition, thirty nine candidates scored 8A’s in the 9 done subjects. Many of our departments exceeded their targets. A comprehensive analysis by both the Daily Monitor and the New Vision newspapers gave our departments the following national rankings:
| No. | Subject | National Ranking |
| 1. | Mathematics | 1st |
| 2. | Agriculture | 1st |
| 3. | ICT | 1st |
| 4. | Geography | 2nd |
| 5. | CRE | 2nd |
| 6. | English | 2nd |
| 7. | Literature in English | 3rd |
| 8. | Biology | 3rd |
| 9. | Chemistry | 3rd |
| 10. | French | 3rd |
| 11. | Physics | 3rd |
| 12. | Fine Art | 3rd |
| 13. | History | 5th |
We thank the departments mentioned above for their exceptional performance and producing competitive results.
We congratulate & commend our best candidates (highfliers) who appear in the table below:
| No. | Name | 8’As in best 8 | 9’As in 9 | PLE |
| 1. | Acen Vivian Perepetra | 8 | 9 | 7 |
| 2. | Atuheire Edgar | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| 3. | Nabunya Claire | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| 4. | Mutesi Mary Rinnah | 8 | 9 | 6 |
| 5. | Ainebyoona Natasha | 8 | 9 | 6 |
| 6. | Kisule Mark | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| 7. | Were Owen Graham | 8 | 9 | 6 |
| 8. | Mirembe Patricia Gertrude | 8 | 9 | 6 |
| 9. | Kyolaba Mary Gorret | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 10. | Tekiba Divine | 8 | 9 | 8 |
| 11. | Anzoa Peace Akile | 8 | 9 | 7 |
| 12. | Womuhayi Conrad Leonard | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| 13. | Miiro Edwin | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 14. | Ndimukika Emmanuel Mukisa | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| 15. | Nannyonga Julian Joy | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| 16. | Basemera Pauline | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 17. | Katumba Patrick | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 18. | Kisaakye Catherine Namaganda | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| 19. | Akol Emmanuel Stephen | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| 20. | Ochwo Saul Absalom | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 21. | Nampiina Lynnette Byansi | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| 22. | Kavuma Hakim | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| 23. | Nalubega Lorine Drucilla | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 24. | Mongo Josephine | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| 25. | Okanya Patrick Felix | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 26. | Masaba Isaac Rogers | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| 27. | Kirabo Martha | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| 28. | Abalo Hope Condoleezza | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| 29. | Ayebale Nicole | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| 30. | Kirabo Candace Lwetabe | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 31. | Nakaye Rihana Irene | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| 32. | Pimungu Mariana Laura | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| 33. | Kwagala Jenovah Genavieve | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| 34. | Enyuk Silvana | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| 35. | Nakalungi Teddy | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| 36. | Ayebare Joseph Kato | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| 37. | Namagembe Ethel | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 38. | Matovu Jeremiah | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| 39. | Nalukwago Betty | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| 40. | Ndibalekera Catherine Shalom | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 41. | Aaca Daniella Ongelech | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| 42. | Asiimwe Joselyn Josephine | 8 | 8 | 6 |
| 43. | Kagoya Daniella | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 44. | Kawuma Nicole Olivia | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| 45. | Awori Leticia Hannah | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| 46. | Nambuya Esther | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| 47. | Anyanzo Emmanuel | 8 | 8 | 5 |
| 48. | Nambozo Flavia | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| 49. | Mugagga Jeremiah Nzalambi | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| 50. | Kalungi Nicholas | 8 | 8 | 5 |
U.A.C.E. Results 2024
Our 2024 U.A.C.E. candidates equally posted very good results. We presented 194 candidates. Out of these 99.2% obtained the requisite two principal passes to qualify for university entry. We are happy to report that 8 of these candidates: Auk Phillip, Omoding Ernest, Okoche Elvis, Taisi Laura, Lyadda Ivan Gareth, Mayengo Brian, Among Elizabeth and Nakayenga Leaticia obtained the much coveted 20 points while 19 others obtained 19 points.
The class average performance stood at 14.1 points reflecting a slight decline from the previous 14.8in 2023. It is also crystal clear that there is a lot value addition if you compare students’ scores at entry and exit points. Below is a summary of the highfliers:
| No. | Name | Combination | Score at U.A.C.E | Score at U.C.E |
| 1. | Auk Phillip | PCM/ICT | 20 | 8 |
| 2. | Omoding Ernest | BCM/ICT | 20 | 8 |
| 3. | Okoche Elvis | PCM/ICT | 20 | 8 |
| 4. | Taisi Laura Lucky | HED/SM | 20 | 12 |
| 5. | Lyadda Ivan Gareth | HED/SM | 20 | 12 |
| 6. | Mayengo Brian | HEG/SM | 20 | 18 |
| 7. | Among Elizabeth Joy | HED/SM | 20 | 22 |
| 8. | Nakayenga Laeticia Jjuuko | LENTD/SM | 20 | 30 |
| 9. | Lukwata Leute | BCM/ICT | 19 | 8 |
| 10. | Ssentamu George William | BCM/ICT | 19 | 8 |
| 11. | Seprio Colline | BCM/ICT | 19 | 8 |
| 12. | Omoding Stephanie Kapisa | BCM/ICT | 19 | 9 |
| 13. | Isingoma Ronald | BCM/ICT | 19 | 9 |
| 14. | Mpagi Joseph Hope | BCM/ICT | 19 | 10 |
| 15. | Abwang Abraham | BCM/ICT | 19 | 15 |
| 16. | Nasinyama Kevin Terry | PCB/SM | 19 | 8 |
| 17. | Awor Amelia Lakony | PCM/ICT | 19 | 10 |
| 18. | Muyagwe Allan | PCM/ICT | 19 | 11 |
| 19. | Kalungi Joseph | PCM/ICT | 19 | 15 |
| 20. | Matsiko Godwill | PEM/ICT | 19 | 18 |
| 21. | Katongole David | HENTD/SM | 19 | 18 |
| 22. | Kaqueen Cicilia Akwiya | GEA/SM | 19 | 19 |
| 23. | Kyewajja Vivian Zirimenya | HENTL/SM | 19 | 22 |
| 24. | Olonde Hawi Kirabo | HENTL/SM | 19 | 23 |
| 25. | Kemigisha Mary Esther | HEA/SM | 19 | 24 |
| 26. | Asiimwe Stacey Sonia | HENTL/SM | 19 | 26 |
| 27. | Kiisa George Willima | HENTA/SM | 19 | 28 |
Reward for Excellent Performance
We commend the Board of Governors for having kept their promise and commitment of rewarding the staff for producing stellar performance and the students who score the maximum points. Consequently, all the eight students will receive their reward of one million shillings (Shs.1,000,000=) accordingly. The best of the best have been recalled to serve as teaching assistants to motivate their peers.
(k) Public University Admissions on National Merit 2024/2025
| No. | Name | Sex | Course Name | University |
| 1 | Omoding Stephanie Kapisa | F | Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery | Makerere |
| 2 | Omoding Ernest | M | Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery | Makerere |
| 3 | Isingoma Ronald | M | Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery | Gulu |
| 4 | Ssentamu George William | M | Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery | Gulu |
| 5 | Lukwata Leute | M | Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery | Soroti |
| 6 | Nabadda Doreen Patience | F | Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery | Makerere |
| 7 | Aguti Emily | F | Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery | Makerere |
| 8 | Nasinyama Kevin Terry | M | Bachelor of Pharmacy | Makerere |
| 9 | Seprio Colline | M | Bachelor of Pharmacy | Mbarara |
| 10 | Kirabo Santa Sherelle | F | Bachelor of Pharmacy | Makerere |
| 11 | Auk Philip | M | Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering | Makerere |
| 12 | Okoche Elvis | M | Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering | Mbarara |
| 13 | Awor Amelia Lakony | F | Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering | Mbarara |
| 14 | Mpagi Joseph Hope | M | B. Veterinary Medicine | Makerere |
| 15 | Lyadda Ivan Gareth | M | B. Architecture | Makerere |
| 16 | Muyagwe Allan | M | Bsc. Land Surveying & Geometrics | Makerere |
| 17 | Kalungi Joseph | M | Bsc. Quantity Surveying | Makerere |
| 18 | Nyole Darius Douglas | M | B. Information Systems & Technology | Makerere |
| 19 | Taisi Laura Lucky | F | B. International Business | Makerere |
| 20 | Nakayenga Laeticia Jjuuko | F | Bachelor of Applied Psychology | Makerere |
| 21 | Asiimwe Stacey Sonia | F | Bachelor of Applied Psychology | Makerere |
| 22 | Kiisa George William | M | Bachelor of Art And Industrial Design | Makerere |
| 23 | Kiisa George William | M | Bachelor of Art And Industrial Design | Kyambogo |
| 24 | Kyewajja Vivian Zirimenya | F | Bachelor of Entrepreneurship | Makerere |
| 25 | Mayengo Brian | M | Bachelor of Geographical Sciences | Makerere |
| 26 | Kaqueen Cicilia Akwiya | F | Bachelor of Geographical Sciences | Makerere |
| 27 | Matsiko Godwill | M | Bachelor of Science (Economics ) | Makerere |
| 28 | Mayega Daniel Kyegombe | M | Bachelor of Statistics | Makerere |
| 29 | Kemigisa Mary Esther | F | Bachelor of Industrial Art & Applied Design | Makerere |
| 30 | Abwang Abraham | M | Bachelor of Science In Food Processing Technology | Kyambogo |
| 31 | Karungi Caroline Pretty | F | Bachelor of Demography And Reproductive Health | Kyambogo |
| 32 | Kebirungi Cecilia | F | Bachelor of Demography And Reproductive Health | Kyambogo |
| 33 | Musalwa Graham Zephania | M | Bachelor of Environmental Science Technology & Mgt | Kyambogo |
| 34 | Kawooya Rodney Vincent | M | Bachelor of Environmental Science Technology & Mgt | Kyambogo |
| 35 | Ilukwol Stephen | M | Bachelor of Environmental Science Technology & Mgt | Kyambogo |
| 36 | Adeke Amase Treasure | F | Bachelor of Engineering In Environ. Eng. and Mgt. | Kyambogo |
| 37 | Wabwire Prince Noble M. | M | Bachelor of Science In Textile And Clothing Techn. | Kyambogo |
| 38 | Wanyana Maria Tendo | F | Bachelor of Visual Communication, Design $ Multme | Makerere |
| 39 | Among Elizabeth Joy | F | Bachelor of Business Computing | MUBS |
| 40 | Ampaire Tracy | F | Bachelor of Science Education(Biological) | Mbarara |
(l) Evaluation of U.C.E. and U.A.C.E. performance
We held two meetings to candidly assess our performance in the U.C.E. and U.A.C.E. examinations of 2024. This enabled us to identify our profound milestones and performance gaps in detail. The staff therefore came-up with a new strategic academic direction so as to consolidate and surpass our current academic achievements in order to remain among the best five national academic giants. This led to the generated 24 strategies to guide our day -to- day operations and transactions. I would like to assure you dear parents that we have stuck to them until they yield the requisite dividends.
(n) Termly Assessments
The teachers subject learners to Activities of Integration, project work and other forms of continuous assessments items as required by the Competence-Based Curriculum. This is normally crowned with the end of term assessments. So, the termly summative performance is reflected on the report cards issued to the learners at the end of term.
(o) On-line zoom teaching in the S.5 class
We thank the Science teachers under the leadership of Mr. Katwere Tony Lule; head of the Chemistry department and Class Director of the current S.6 class, for having responded positively to the students’ request to have zoom lessons during the December 2024 – January 2025 holidays. The students benefited immensely out of this programme and we thank their parents for having sponsored this programme.
We commend the teachers of the S.6 candidates for having retaught what they had covered through online teaching for the benefit of the rest students who had not attended these lessons.
(p) Bench marking
We thank God that our school has become a hub of academic activities and benchmarking. The following schools came to our school for benchmarking:
- Trinity College Nabbingo, came on Tuesday 18th March 2025.
- Mt. St. Mary’s High School – Kamengo, came on Monday 24th March 2025.
- Kangole Girls – Karamoja, ca/me on Friday 28th March 2025 with a team of 52 teachers.
- Naalya SSS came on 17th April 2025.
- St. Maria Gorrett Katende came on Friday 11th April 2025.
- St. Joseph’s Girls’ Senior Secondary School Nsambya on 1st July 2025.
All this is a vote of confidence in our school. To God be the glory.
(q) Mocks and other examinations
The candidates will be subjected to several sets of mock examinations. Our internal and pre-mock examinations were done and the results are available. We request you to support our candidates and guide them accordingly.
- Students’ health
We thank God that our students’ health is generally good except a few special cases that require extra appropriate care which the school provides accordingly. The students are normally subjected to termly medical examination conducted by the staff of St. Francis Naggalama Hospital. The main health ailments which our children suffer from are; eye defects, dental cavities, ulcers, delayed replacement of the braces, malaria and allergies. The sick students are normally treated by the medical staff in the infirmary. Those who do not improve after getting treatment for three days are normally referred either to Naggalama Hospital or home for further management. We therefore appreciate you dear parents for your prompt response whenever contacted.
However, we are deeply concerned about those parents who dump their children at school when they obviously know that they are sick, without even informing the medical personnel. Dear parents you are reminded that before returning to school children who were referred home for further health management, ensure that they have fully recovered. You are therefore requested to always officially handover your children to the school authority upon returning them to school.
- Human resource development and management
We are blessed with a team of committed, God-fearing, and hard-working staff who have remained loyal to the vision and mission of St. Joseph’s. Their sacrifice, diligence, and professionalism are at the heart of our academic and moral achievements
The school has a deliberate programme of offering continuous professional development to train the teachers so as to build their capacity, enhance professionalism and develop better opportunities for them to facilitate learning. This has helped to bridge the gap created by the Competence-Based Curriculum which still has some grey areas, like tailored lesson planning, Item writing and new assessment framework.
The acquisition of the smart boards has generated need for intensive teacher training sessions in digital education so as to support the students to also effectively utilise these gadgets in various learning activities such as; discussions, research, presentations, and making their own notes.
Capacity building workshops for staff recalibration
A number of capacity building workshops were held to train staff in the implementation of the Competence-Based Curriculum at both Ordinary and Advanced levels.
Mr. Mpaga Nathan, a Physics /Mathematics teacher, class director of S.2, project coordinator and Assistant Director of Studies, attended a Science Workshop on Astronomy and Astro-physics; the new areas in space Science. These have been incorporated in the Ordinary Level Physics syllabus. The workshop was held at Berlin Hotel Bulenga between Thursday 27th and Friday 28th February 2025.
The ratio of our current staff to the students is 1:23. This is ideal and it is meant to ensure effective teaching, proper management of the learners and increased teacher-support through consultation. They are focused on the realisation of the set targets of both their departments and the institution, besides executing their responsibilities with commitment, passion and zeal.
The Board of Governors and management have continued to provide support systems and motivational packages through substantial staff salary increment, conducive working environment and building trust. Among others, staff members are offered food basket, competitive salaries, housing and transport refund to the commuting teachers with the intention of motivating and retaining competent staff.
We are also grateful to the Board of Governors and the PTA Executive for ensuring that teachers are motivated, well-supported, and appreciated. Let us continue working together to keep the spirit of dedication alive.
We recruited seven staff members to expand our family so as to plug the human resource gaps and strengthen performance in the key areas indicated below.
1. Mr. Kigudde Bernard – Biology/ Chemistry
2. Mr. Kimata Andrew – Chemistry
3. Mr. Anikuru Amos – Physical Education
4. Mr. Laganyi Ambrose – Physics
5. Mr. Kirumira Ashiraf – Physics
6. Ms. Nantambi Juliet Claire – Procurement Officer
7. Mr. Ssengendo Allan – Mathematics
(c) Teaching Assistants and tutorials
We have temporarily engaged our former Advanced level students who excelled in the 2024 U.A.C.E. examinations to do tutorials, peer to peer teaching and discussions besides inspiring their fellow students to work hard. They are being guided by the senior teachers and heads of department. They are undoubtedly a great inspiration to the current students and are doing a commendable job. These are:
- Muyagwe Allan
- Isingoma Ronald
- Abwang Abraham
- Auk Phillip
- Taisi Laura
- Among Elizabeth
- Nakayenga Leaticia Jjuuko
- Nasinyama Kevin Terry
- Kaqueen Cecilia Akwiya
- Infrastructure Development
We sincerely thank you, dear parents, for your generous support towards school development. Through your contributions, we have made significant progress in improving our facilities.
Key development projects being:
7.1 Our Lady Tower of Ivory
This magnificent building was constructed and completed in a record time of 36 months. It is being occupied by 1088 girls who sleep in an ambiance environment. We thank Bishop Christopher Kakooza for having supported us to complete this dormitory through borrowing money from Centenary Bank and the Board of Governors too is appreciated for the meticulous planning and making key decisions in the architectural design changes which made the dormitory to be more utilitarian.
We thank Bishop Christopher Kakooza for having blessed and commissioned “Our Lady Tower of Ivory”on Saturday 15th March 2025. It was then that this dormitory was opened for use to its occupants who are currently enjoying its comfort.
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to you dear parents for having contributed towards the construction of this State of the Art girls’ dormitory.
7.2 The Adoration Chapel
We thank the Board of Governors for having enabled the school to construct a magnificent Adoration Chapel and Sacristy. We are optimistic that this will intensify our prayer life.
7.3 Other projects
It has been a custom over the years for parents of a particular class to finance a project. The following projects are still available for financing for the good of our children.
- Bakery project; 250 million shillings.
- Furnishing and equipping the new dining hall and the kitchen; 450 million shillings.
- Tarmacking the ‘Prince Charles’ drive; 680 million shillings.
- Constructing a pavilion at the sports field; 430 million shillings
- Human formation
We thank God for the overall exemplary discipline amongst our students. Through the combined efforts of staff, parents, and student leaders, we have maintained a peaceful and focused learning environment. In addition to consistent counseling, CCTV camera surveillance, deliberately designed religious programmes, peer to peer mentoring, staff vigilance to ensure the prevalence of self and exemplary discipline among the students and staff.
However, we do not take this for granted. A few isolated cases of misconduct have been dealt with firmly but fairly, with a focus on correction and guidance. Our Prefects’ Body plays a central role in maintaining order and upholding school values as well as the students’ general responsibility of neighbour. This has been achieved through our prefects’ training and engagements (mentorship programmes) which have transformed their outlook on leadership. We thank the current Benedict-Pauline cabinet for having tremendously assisted our children to be spot-on. We urge parents to remain actively involved in the moral upbringing of our children. Let us keep reinforcing the values of respect, honesty, prudence, hard work, and faith both at home and at school.
We are also increasingly attentive to the mental and emotional well-being of our students through the engagement of counsellors. In today’s world, academic pressure, peer dynamics, and personal struggles can affect learners silently. As a school, we are committed to fostering an environment where students feel seen, supported, and spiritually grounded. In this spirit, students are also encouraged to be vigilant and take responsibility for one another, promoting a culture of mutual care, respect, and early support. We equally call upon parents to remain vigilant and involved in our children’s emotional development, reinforcing faith, resilience, and open communication at home.
As we continue to cultivate self-discipline among our students, there are some vices which students frequently breach. Therefore, punishments are normally meted out to the culprits after giving them a hearing as a way of exercising natural justice by the Disciplinary Committee on whose recommendation the administration takes appropriate action after a thorough evaluation. The chance to appeal to the administration for a second hearing before the Board’s final decision is always granted to the offender.
8.1 P.T.A Chairperson’s counseling Services
We recognize and appreciate the PTA chairperson, for her efforts in providing counselling services and offering psychiatric remedies to our students, parents and staff who suffer from mental health and anxiety. Her timely intervention together with her team of counsellors whenever emergencies and need arise has helped us to overcome a number of the-would be tragedies. She is also a pillar in mobilizing the parents to play a role in the development of their school.
- The Sixteenth Annual Lugazi Diocesan Catholic Students’ Workshop
Lugazi Diocese Education Department has organized the Sixteenth Annual students’ leadership workshop scheduled to run from Friday 22nd August 2025 to Tuesday 26th August 2025, at Mt. St. Mary’s College Namagunga. The purpose of this workshop is to equip the youths with leadership and administrative skills. Each participant is required to pay Shs.60,000/= (Sixty thousand shillings) to the chaplain to meet the costs of running the programme. We request you dear parents to facilitate your children to attend this important workshop.
- Lugazi Diocese animated the 2025 Uganda Martyrs’ Day celebrations
Lugazi Diocese successfully animated the Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations on Tuesday 3rd June 2025. Our students and staff were actively involved in the preparations. The students made a pilgrimage to the Uganda Martyrs Shrine for prayers on Friday 30th May 2025, a day designated for schools. We are grateful to God that everything went on well. We heartily thank the staff, students and parents who participated. We thank Bishop Christopher Kakooza for having organised the first students’ national pilgrimage.
- The Second Inter-universities Exhibition and Symposium 2025
We held the second edition of the Inter-university Exhibition and Symposium on Saturday 14th June 2025. It attracted twenty universities both private and public and eight secondary schools. We are grateful to Prof. Anthony Muwagga Mugagga; the Principal of the College of Education and External Studies, Makerere University for having accepted to be the Guest of Honour on this symposium.
- St. Joseph’s Naggalama Old Students Association (SJNOSA) Activities
SJNOSA under their vibrant leadership of Her Worship, Naume Sikhoya have continued to support school activities materially and morally. Her Worship Naume Sikhoya is doing a commendable job of mobilising the former students in a robust manner to actively participate in the school activities.
We thank them for their active participation during St. Joseph’s day celebrations of 2025 by donating offertory gifts.
SJNOSA is running an award programme to motivate students to competitively work hard in all classes. They also have a programme to sponsor the most needy but talented students to go through the school system by paying their fees.
Her Worship, Sikhoya Naume, the SJNOSA President made a personal contribution of two million shillings (Shs.2,000,000=) to be shared by the U.C.E. candidates who scored 9As in the 9 best done subjects. We thank her for this generosity and encouragement of the learners.
The African Union Summit Mock Debate:
We are also grateful to Dr. Justine Nakimuli Nakigozi, SJNOSA 1998, for having presided over the African Union Summit Mock Debate as the Guest of Honor held on Sunday 23rd March 2025 in Fr. Ssempala Hall. She works in a hospital in Liverpool – UK and handles patients with mental health issues. The Mock Debate focused on how to handle students with mental health issues on the continent of Africa. Dr. Nakigozi is temporarily attached to Lacor hospital in Gulu. She was incredibly impressed with the current status of the school.
- Games and Sports Competitions
We strongly believe in nurturing all-round students. Our learners have continued to excel in sports, music, debate, and other co-curricular activities.
The Annual Sports Day is slated for Saturday 2nd August 2025, marking the finals for the 2025 Inter-house Competitions. Currently, a number of games like Volleyball, Basketball, Wood ball, Chess, Table Tennis among others are being competed for.
Our debate team competed in the East African Debating Championship held in Nairobi, Kenya and emerged the 3rd best. They are currently participating in the School Cross Fire Debates and are progressing well.
- Joint PTA and Class Committee Meeting
We successfully held the 12th Joint PTA Executive and Class Committee Meeting on Monday 9th June 2025. We heartily thank the class representatives for having turned up for this meeting and for having competently discussed crucial issues concerning their classes.
- Achievements
We thank God for being at the helm of our profound achievements and accomplishments reflected in the different spheres of our life. I would like to highlight
- We have remained a top performing school by excelling in both the U.C.E. and U.A.C.E. 2024 examinations and majority of our best performers at U.C.E came back for Advanced level education.
- The school purchased one thousand and two hundred beds to furnish our Lady Tower of Ivory dormitory at a cost of Shs.422,205,000/.
- We purchased a new Prime rated generator of 250KVA with a Canopy, three phased, 240/415, 50HZ, 1500rpm powered by Perkins Engine at a cost of Shs.180,970,000/=
- The remaining part of the compound was paved next to the Basketball court and the compound of “Our Lady Tower of Ivory” girls’ dormitory at a cost of 27,514,500/=
- Three new classrooms were created from the old girls’ dormitories and are being used by the Senior Five students, at a cost of 16,600,000/=
- We thank God that our school has become a destination for bench-marking by many schools. We pray to God to remain humble and avoid complacency which normally impacts negatively on the steady growth of institutions and companies.
- We purchased a new SBS mega water tank with complete body liner, 130.47m3 = 130.470 in addition to LT 11-03,130, (7.51 dia. X 2.95m) accessories, at a cost of Shs.99,847,360/=
- We have continued to enroll academically good students in S.1 and S.5 classes after a very stringent and competitive selection exercise within three days after the release of P.L.E and U.C.E examinations.
- We purchased and installed three water pumps from Davis and Shirtliff in addition we bought a fire pump for Our Lady Tower of Ivory at a cost of Shs.96,080,000/=
- Challenges
Like any growing institution, we continue to face several challenges which include:
- Rising operational costs amidst economic pressures.
- Rising cases of student indiscipline and peer pressure related behaviour.
- External pressures affecting learners including exposure to unregulated technology, social media, and thirst for unrealistic lifestyles.
- The urgent need to shield children from harmful addictions that are increasingly accessible like drugs, alcohol and other substances
- Many students need psycho-social support. They are challenged by issues emanating from their home besides they have a lot of emotional challenges. They need intensive counselling and support.
- We are still seriously challenged by the intermittent power supply by Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited. (UEDCL) which disrupts the normal operations of the school. This raises the challenge of high cost of running the school on the generator because fuel is very expensive. Likewise, the school bought its own transformer in 2022 after realising that the community transformer was overloaded which consequently used to affect the availability of electricity in our school. However, the school transformer recently got spoilt and we were reverted back to the community transformer with all its associated problems. We have been inviting the staff of UEDCL to rectify this problem but all in vain. They normally procrastinate by deferring the problem. We are therefore stuck with this quagmire.
- The carelessness of some of our students is also problematic. For instance, our S.1 students have been noted to be very careless with their personal property. Dear parents, you are advised to encourage our children to be more responsible with their property. Please, desist from rushing to replace whatever they report lost or stolen.
- Outlook
Our outlook to 2025 is premised on the school’s commitment to continue exceling in all our domains by executing our mandate in teaching and learning. We shall also endeavour to maintain and improve our academic standards by consolidating current academic good practices and adopting new teaching approaches in alignment with the Competence-Based Curriculum. Additionally, we will leverage our strength in the integral formation of disciplined students.
- Upcoming Events of Term Two 2025
Please mark on your calendars/diaries the following events which require your attention.
| NO | DAY/DATE | CLASS | EVENT | TIME |
| 1. | Saturday 2nd August 2025 | All | Annual Sports Day | 10:00am |
| 2. | Friday 22nd August 2025 | All | End of Term Two | 8:00am |
| 3. | From Friday 22nd August 2025 to Tuesday 26th August 2025 | Catholic Students’ Conference begins at Mt. St. Mary’s College Namagunga | 2:00pm |
- Appreciation
We appreciate the Ministry of Education and sports for overseeing and guiding the education system, at various levels by ensuring quality standards, and providing support to schools. It is equally recognised for managing resources, monitoring performance, and promoting the overall development of the education sector.
We thank Msgr. Richard Kayondo, for steering an effective, committed and devoted Board of Governors. We are grateful to the Board for their meticulous planning, monitoring and facilitating the decisions they make.
We appreciate the following stakeholders for their hard work to ensure that our school excels in all spheres: the PTA Executive, under the leadership of Mrs. Josephine Ocama, is recommended for outstandingly representing the parents on the Board of Governors, the staff, for their commitment and zeal, the NOSA members for their involvement in the activities of the school and the students for their exemplary discipline.
We wish to acknowledge the spiritual nourishment, moral guidance and exceptional dedication of our chaplain; Rev. Fr. Vincent Wasswa. His love, efforts and principles serve as invaluable assets in shaping the character of our students and staff.
We appreciate Rev.Fr. Dr. Gerald Bwenvu for coordinating the Diocesan education programmes in schools and for attending this meeting.
Dear parents, we thank you for the financial support that you render to the school through prompt fees payment and positive response to the school programmes.
We would like to appreciate Mr. Mwesigwa Duncan for relentlessly making timely interventions whenever we have issues with the electricity supply in our school. For example when a rotten electricity pole fell on the students hang lines and burnt the students’ clothes. He organised for the replacement of this pole immediately, yet this happened at the time when there was an impasse between UMEME transfer to UEDCL. We thank God that there was no loss of life.
Conclusion.
Dear parents, we empathize with you because of the ever-increasing financial demands of the current economic times. Your tireless effort to make ends meet cannot be disputed. However, we humbly urge you to strike a balance between material provision and offering spiritual and moral guidance to these young souls. It is evident that the very vices we battle with at school are being groomed at home behind the parents’ backs. It is therefore important for us as parents to always be vigilant and keenly watch the conduct of our children so as to rule out any deviant behaviour among them.
We give glory to God for the steady growth and tremendous success of our school. We pray that He grants us the grace to journey again as pilgrims of hope.
We wish you fruitful deliberation.
“Disciplined we Succeed”
Agnes Nsubuga (Mrs.)
Headmistress
